Did Japanese Convenience Stores Just Get MORE CONVENIENT?

Japanese convenience stores (Conbini) are known as the finest in the world. Offering unparalleled levels of customer service and, as the name implies, convenience! There soon set to get even more convenient though, as popular chain Family Mart launches the first in a new line of 'Unmanned Conbini.' JapanPro visited the first store opened on April 1st near Tokyo Station to check it out and see what shopping in the future is really like!
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[@grnamin]

Next level walk-in vending machine

[@Astran0th]

That is straight up amazing, I did not expect the AI-System! I thought you'd have to scan your selected items yourself at the counter, but this is truly next level.

[@JapanGo]

Aha, yea it's pretty impressive. Even if you put items back on the shelf it keeps track! - Julian

[@JapanGo]

Absolutely. I was actually guessing it would get some items wrong, but it was super fast & accurate. You don’t even need to use any app either - Yasu

[@novanine]

Pretty cool. I think it would be a shame if all conbinis ended up like this though. I often enjoyed the human element of interacting with the conbini staff, especially at my local ones, where they recognised me. Also, think of the jobs that will ultimately be lost.

[@JapanGo]

Ah, yeah. Although such system should help Japanese society (which needs more labor) in the long run, interactions with local staff would be lost. So I know what you mean! - Yasu

[@Zero1979]

Super fast, convenient, and no dealing with people - it's a 👍🏻 from me! Amazing use of technology

[@JapanGo]

Especially during this pandemic, the idea of contactless shopping sounds more and more appealing! - Julian

[@erich7852]

Keep up the good work. Could do a video on fast food chain in Japan

[@JapanGo]

Thanks! Appreciate the suggestion, maybe in the future :)

[@asterlofts1565]

This is strange and funny at the same time...

[@JapanGo]

Haha, kind of 😉

[@StudyingJapanese101]

I'm almost a day late! Anyway, this store looks amazing!

[@JapanGo]

Yeah, it’s pretty cool!

[@andydomanski2876]

Whilst this is great from a technology and consumer point of view you have to wonder about the affect this will have on peoples jobs. Another informative video guys, thank you.

[@JapanGo]

Yea that's definitely the instinct reaction of a lot of people I think. Maybe what you don't know though, is that Japan currently faces a labour shortage of around 1.2 million people. It's even estimated that this could reach as high as 6 million by the year 2030 due to Japan's large, aging population. I feel these kinds of systems will become essential as part of the solution to this is this issue.

[@mattfazio997]

This reminds me of an old commercial, and I don't even remember what it was for. this guy walks into a store and the POV switches to the CCTV cameras, showing him sticking things in his jacket. He goes to leave and this uniformed guy stops him. You think, "oh, an anti-shoplifting ad"; but no. The uniform simply hands him his receipt and says 'have a nice day, sir'. Man, I cannot wait for the proliferation of this tech. beats out nuclear warheads anyday.

[@koostory1776]

Bye bye entry level employees, good luck finding a job....

[@AzureStarline]

Wow this is really something 👀

[@JapanGo]

Yeah, it really was so convenient 😁

[@yujinyujin7276]

L❤️ve from the PHILIPPINES🇵🇭

[@makotokashihara9573]

why would you want more of this... there's going to be less people working at conbini's if japan moves in this direction, and it's already hard to find a job in that country

[@JapanGo]

Actually as far as I'm aware, there's actually a labour shortage in Japan (currently around 1,200,000 people), not a job shortage. In fact, I've even seen numbers to suggest that Japan could face a shortage of 6,000,000+ workers by the year 2030. So if anything, these kinds of automated services will become a necessity, not just a luxury.

[@lucmahoux]

It's not hard to find a job in Japan, I see everywhere shops looking for vacant people

[@devanshpratapsinghparmar7433]

Great video 👍👍 👍👍 Can you please make a video on best colleges in Japan 😀

[@JapanGo]

Thanks for the idea!

[@alexantran]

This kind of store won't work in other countries due to theft.😂

[@gnemelf]

Pretty cool!

[@mrdjent8856]

idk fubuki work at convenience.

[@Multi2794]

Wow so cool!

[@SavedSnake]

O...k....so.....less social interaction...I don't like it.

[@JapanGo]

Interesting you mention it. I think this allows people to focus more on interactions outside conbinis? 🤔 - Yasu

[@SenorMoody]

They Terk our Jerbs!!

[@28Cazo]

My Golly, that´s amazing!!!

[@JapanGo]

Yes, the future is already here! - Yasu

[@NessieMay]

Very futuristic 👍

[@meg_dances6235]

What's great about the robot is, they won't workers can control from afar and not break their back lifting things to stock

[@glitchsister]

cool food library, I'll be sure to stop by and grab a free meal and a pen

[@jackrandom4893]

An extra secure store with reinforced windows and doors and members only requirement will be the only way to stop the issues going on in bigger cities.

[@joemenezes6763]

Nothing new. I saw this kind of store in Brazil a couple of years ago. I think the name was Zaitt

[@eikooowiesnowyowlchannels1921]

Aku sudah pernah family mart dan seven eleven slurpie untuk minum biar gak overheat

[@Fumi1602]

I love the 'DERU' (get the he** out) part. I am not sure if this works in other countries. Will they get out of a store after shopping?

[@gabzpot]

I still didn't found one of these stores.

[@JapanGo]

There is only this one at the moment. More will be opening across the country over the next few months and years.

[@gabzpot]

@@JapanGo Oh okay. Thank you!

[@mrbig891]

I can imagine this in UK lolololololol

[@thebittenmac]

To test the system I suggest some Italian places where the store could be emptied without AI noticing it 😀

[@JapanGo]

🤣

[@KingAsa5]

They just opened one up here in Dallas, Texas about a month ago

[@carlossousa24]

Is it still around? I can't see most people liking that

[@Chris_yes]

and why are they stil masking? that makes me sick. asia is driving the dehumanisation of humanity.

[@Chris_yes]

this is lame. what do the humans do? I miss my time in Japan, and chatting with random people at family mart. why wouldnt the dang human just work in the store? why would he man a robot? its an unnecessary step!

[@lizzy4827]

Think if someone had a disability where they couldn't walk, this is a great option for them.

[@DavidCruickshank]

I wonder how good it is at things like, putting back things, putting them back in the wrong places, picking them up from the wrong place, switching things between people etc.