7-Eleven to end "oden" sale

Photo taken on Sept. 20, 2019, shows a notice at a 7-Eleven store in Tokyo saying it will stop selling "oden" hot pot dishes. Many outlets of the convenience store chain will follow suit as "oden" sale is unprofitable, with many unsold ingredients being discarded, in addition to there being a manpower shortage. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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