Japanese drugstore Welcia sells onigiri (rice balls) at prices significantly lower than convenience stores like 7-Eleven. Travelers can enjoy a budget-friendly and tasty snack, with Welcia's onigiri costing half the price of 7-Eleven's.

Japanese convenience store onigiri prices have surged, making Welcia, a discount drugstore chain, a surprising alternative. Welcia offers standard onigiri varieties like salmon, tuna mayo, and ume (Japanese plum) for just 108 yen (116 yen after tax). This is significantly cheaper than 7-Eleven, where a basic salmon onigiri costs 232 yen.