The Convenience Store by the Sea by Sonoko Machida
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- ISBN 10 8217045437
- ISBN 13 9798217045433
- Published Jul 15 2025
- Format Hardcover
- Page Count 304
- Language English
- Countries United States
- Publisher G. P. Putnam
Publishers Text
The quirky, charming Japanese sensation with over half a million copies sold worldwide."An unexpected treasure." —Laurie Gilmore, bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe
"The uplifting, soul-cleansing experience we all need." —Kirsten Miller, author of Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books
Welcome to Tenderness!
A quaint seaside town in Kitakyushu, Mojiko is full of hidden delights. And one unexpected treasure is the 24/7 convenience store, Tenderness.
Sure, it's a bit odd that the incredibly handsome manager has his own fan club. And perhaps the customers are somewhat eccentric, if not entertaining. But there's a warmth about the store that draws you in.
The truth is, Tenderness is different. Operating only in Kyushu, Tenderness stands firm and proud by its motto “Caring for People, Caring for You”, no matter the cause. And for Mitsuhiko, dishing out delicious food is simply the appetizer to his unsolicited but hearty wisdom on the town’s shenanigans.
An international bestseller with over half a million copies sold between Japan and South Korea, The Convenience Store by The Sea tells the delightfully quirky and heartfelt stories of the store’s customers and employees, offering us all a unique recipe for a good, fulfilling life.
