7-Eleven Japan has announced a limited-time sale, offering a 20 yen discount on all of its warm “Chukaman” (steamed buns), a classic winter snack. This special offer is available for just five days, from Wednesday, January 7th, to Sunday, January 11th, 2026, at 7-Eleven locations all across Japan.
As the weather grows colder, the steaming cases that appear next to the registers at Japanese Konbini are a classic sign of winter’s arrival for many. A quintessential part of this experience is the Chukaman, a warm and convenient steamed bun. This sale presents an excellent opportunity to enjoy this staple of Japanese winter cuisine for a better price.
20 Yen Off All Buns! Chukaman Sale Details
This campaign was created with the hope of easily fulfilling that craving for “something warm to eat” during the harsh cold. During the campaign period, all Chukaman sold at 7-Eleven can be purchased for 20 yen off the regular price (before tax).
It’s a great chance not only for regular customers but also for travelers visiting Japan to try various types of Chukaman.
A Look at the Featured Lineup
In this sale, all items are discounted, from the classic Nikuman to the unique Pizza Bun and the sweet Anman. Here is an introduction to some of the featured items in the lineup.
Fluffy & Chunky Nikuman
“Nikuman” is the most standard type of Chukaman, a savory bun with a filling of minced pork and vegetables. 7-Eleven’s Nikuman features a dough made with rice flour, achieving an even fluffier texture than before. Inside, you’ll find chunky pieces of aged pork, which enhances its umami, along with onions and bamboo shoots that retain a satisfying texture, making it very substantial. The sale price will be 136 yen (146.88 yen including tax).
Chewy, Fluffy & Gooey Pizza Bun
A prime example of the creative menu items born from Japanese Konbini is the “Pizza Bun.” The combination of a ripe tomato sauce and gooey cheese is truly like “eating a pizza.” For this latest version, the amount of Gouda cheese has been increased, further enhancing the umami and flavor of the cheese. It pairs perfectly with the chewy and fluffy dough and is loved by people of all ages, from children to adults. The sale price is 138 yen (149.04 yen including tax).
Fluffy & Oozing Rich Sesame Anman
“Anman” is a dessert-style Chukaman filled with sweet paste. This “Rich Sesame Anman” uses a generous amount of freshly ground and roasted fragrant sesame. The rich sesame flavor and the smooth, oozing texture of the paste are irresistible. The rich flavor wrapped in a fluffy dough will warm your heart on a cold day. It will be sold at a sale price of 129 yen (139.32 yen including tax) across Japan, excluding the Kinki area.
Chewy, Fluffy & Chunky Tsubuanman
This is an Anman with “tsubuan” (coarse red bean paste), where you can enjoy the texture of the adzuki beans, sold exclusively in the Kinki area. By making it less sweet, the original flavor of the adzuki beans is enhanced. The balance with the melt-in-your-mouth, chewy, and fluffy dough is exquisite. It would be interesting to try this regional specialty. The sale price is 110 yen (118.80 yen including tax).
Chewy & Hearty Large Butaman
“Butaman” is another name for Nikuman, but it’s a term particularly common in the Kansai region. This “Large Butaman,” as its name suggests, is a very hearty item. It’s packed with large, chunky pieces of aged pork, and its substantial weight adds to the satisfaction. The chewy dough, blended with rice flour, firmly encases the juicy filling. It is offered at a sale price of 212 yen (228.96 yen including tax) across Japan, excluding the Kinki area.
Chewy & Juicy Special Butaman
Sold in the Kinki area is this “Special Butaman.” By revising the meat ratio in the filling, the juiciness and umami of the pork have been further improved. The chewy dough, with its natural sweetness, catches all the overflowing meat juices. It’s interesting to see the different regional approaches to the same Butaman. The sale price is 175 yen (189 yen including tax).
Japanese Winters and Konbini Chukaman
In Japan, Konbini Chukaman are more than just a simple snack. When the temperature drops, the sight of them steaming in the glass cases by the register becomes a classic sign of winter’s arrival. Office workers on their way home and students after school warding off the cold with a warm Chukaman in hand is a common, everyday scene in Japan.
Part of the appeal is the ability to choose from various types depending on your mood, from savory options like Nikuman and Pizza Buns to dessert types like Anman. The person in charge of this sale also commented, “We want customers to experience that feeling of being warmed from the inside out with every bite, filling them with satisfaction.”
This short five-day period is a great opportunity to try new flavors you might not usually choose. If you’re in Japan, why not stop by your nearest 7-Eleven and experience this small, warm piece of Japanese food culture?
Source (Japanese): セブン‐イレブンの「中華まん」が全品20円引きになるおトクなセールを開催！1月7日（水）～11日（日）の5日間限定
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