Is this Blue Box convenience store spot easy to access by train?

Yes. The easiest approach is from Naka-Itabashi Station on the Tobu Tojo Line, followed by a short walk through a residential area.

Can I take photos freely at the Seven-Eleven used for this scene?

You can usually photograph the exterior from public roads, but avoid blocking entrances, customers, or cars in the parking area. Do not film inside without store permission.

What should I use to match the anime angle before visiting?

Google Street View is very helpful for checking the corner layout and sign placement in advance. It makes it much easier to identify the best roadside angle when you arrive.

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Blue Box

Tokyo

Episode

Ep. 1

Time

0m 19s

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35.7538, 139.6972

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Nearest Station: Naka-Itabashi Station (Tobu Tojo Line)
Walk: about 8 minutes on foot
Best time to visit: Early morning or late afternoon on a clear day for a calmer neighborhood look similar to the anime
Crowd level: Moderate

A quiet neighborhood Seven-Eleven exterior is shown as an establishing cut in Blue Box episode 1.
This shot uses the exterior of a neighborhood convenience store on a residential street corner to establish the everyday atmosphere at the start of Blue Box. Rather than focusing on a close-up of any character, the anime first lets viewers feel the ordinary living area and school commute environment where the story unfolds. That calm, almost empty street view matches the early emotional tone of the series, when affection and anticipation are still unspoken but steadily growing. The scene is clearly based on the area around the Seven-Eleven Itabashi Nakamachi store in Itabashi Ward, and the store position, corner layout, and surrounding building volumes are all very close to real life. The easiest matching points are the convenience store signage, the direction of the intersecting roads, and the rows of low- to mid-rise residential buildings nearby. At the same time, the anime simplifies many real-world details such as dense sign text, roadside markings, overhead wires, parked vehicles, and some storefront items, making the animated version look cleaner and more softly stylized than the actual location.

Is this Blue Box convenience store spot easy to access by train?: Yes. The easiest approach is from Naka-Itabashi Station on the Tobu Tojo Line, followed by a short walk through a residential area.
Can I take photos freely at the Seven-Eleven used for this scene?: You can usually photograph the exterior from public roads, but avoid blocking entrances, customers, or cars in the parking area. Do not film inside without store permission.
What should I use to match the anime angle before visiting?: Google Street View is very helpful for checking the corner layout and sign placement in advance. It makes it much easier to identify the best roadside angle when you arrive.