Japanese “Asteroid Jelly” Brings Otherworldly Sweets To Convenience Stores
In the world of wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets, looks can be just as important as taste. In recent years, the aesthetic appeal of some…
Convenience Stores
Japanese Convenience Store Snack Review: Potato Chip Surprise
Welcome to our fourth round of our Japanese convenience store roundup, where we find bizarre and unusual snacks, candy and drinks in the aisles of…
The Best Onigiri You Can Buy In Japanese Convenience Stores
Onigiri: A popular Japanese snack Onigiri, or rice balls, are one of the most popular snacks or light meals enjoyed by Japanese people as well…
Melon Bread Ice Cream Is A Dream Come True For Japanese Convenience Stores
You can find just about anything in Japanese convenience stores, including training gyms, although it’s their armory of limited edition sweets and treats that often…
Family Mart Convenience Stores Opening 24-Hour Fitness Clubs In Select Locations
While Japanese convenience stores are known to offer a boatload of delicious seasonal treats, bento, and an increasing variety of hot food, they also have…
Japan Celebrates Kirby’s 25th Anniversary With These Awesome Kirby Meat Buns!
Japanese convenience stores certainly live up to their name, providing services beyond consumables that include concert ticket pick-up, shipping, and even paying your bills. They…
Why Japanese Convenience Stores Won’t Give Out Plastic Knives
Anyone who has visited Japan or lived here for a while knows that Japanese convenience stores are truly wonderful. Not only are they miracles of…
Japanese Convenience Stores To Carry First-Ever Canned Hot Sake
Whether it’s from dangerously convenient self-serve vending machines, sweet and savory cream puffs, or even Kit Kats, there are a plethora of ways to enjoy…
Chinese-style Steamed Buns Filled With Whole Custard Pudding Hitting Japanese Convenience Stores
Among the many treasure troves found in Japanese convenience stores, the hot food section may rain supreme. There you can find adventurous items like sukiyaki…
Yakuza 6 Means The Return Of The Most Cathartic Experience In Video Games
Anyone who has spent the time and effort it takes to get invested into the worthwhile Yakuza series knows the simple joy of a bizarre…
Japanese Convenience Store Merger Results In Unfortunate Logo
By now, it’s common knowledge that Japan is a primary source of Engrish slogans and menu mishaps. This happens for a number of reasons–lack of…