Japan By Mia GarciaMay 25, 2026Toshifumi Suzuki, Visionary Leader Who Transformed 7-Eleven in Japan, Dies at 93 Toshifumi Suzuki, the visionary mastermind behind 7-Eleven’s rise to retail dominance in Japan, has passed away at 93. His trailblazing leadership transformed convenience shopping forever, leaving a lasting legacy on the industry.