Tokyo civil servant reported for eating ice cream in front of convenience store
“A (civil servant) is eating ice cream in front of the MINISTOP (convenience store)” Such was the nature of a complaint recently submitted to a…
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Japanese convenience store’s ‘drinkable soft serve’ makes a comeback in new summer flavour
Japan’s summers are sweltering hot. But when it comes to beating the heat, there’s a few innovative products you can try out. For example, this…
Japanese convenience store switches from plastic spoons to edible spoons for ice cream
Like most Japanese convenience stores, MINISTOP has quite the selection of hot treats, like cream cheese-stuffed fried chicken, but it’s really built up its fanbase…
Ministop brings Okinawan cuisine to Japanese convenience stores with Okinawa Fair
Okinawan cuisine is often overlooked by Japanese food enthusiasts, but it boasts a distinct and varied lineup of goodies thanks to the island’s history and…
Japanese convenience store MINISTOP launches sakura ice cream desserts at MINISOF locations
The temperatures here in Japan are finally warming up and it feels like Spring is around the corner. If you’re a fan of soft-serve ice…
Japan’s Mini Stop’s fall sweets lineup highlighted by sweet potato and soft serve delight
In addition to their new “drinkable soft serve ice cream”, Japanese convenience store Mini Stop has unveiled a fall lineup of sweets called the Guru…
Japanese convenience store releases new rich and sweet drinkable soft serve ice cream
Of all the myriad of beverage options found Japanese vending machines and convenience stores, one of the most eye-catching can be the “drinkable” version of…
Japanese convenience store chain MINISTOP to offer its sustainable iced coffee in large size
Starting on Friday, May 28th, 2021, Ministop Ltd. will launch its popular freshly-ground coffee (also available hot) in a large size, approximately double the volume…
Ministop releases Kanjuku White Peach Parfait
Ministop is a konbini (convenience store) chain in Japan, well-known for its seasonal fruits’ parfaits and delicious desserts. There is always an exclusive item on…
Japanese convenience store creates science defying hot ice cream drink!
With summer over and chillier weather creeping in, ice cream’s out as consumers seek warmer offerings to wrap their hands around. Well, Japan’s outlier convenience…
Tongue-tingling green Sichuan peppercorn chicken now at MINISTOP convenience stores
Stuck in self-imposed (or company-mandated) isolation due to the novel coronavirus, many of us are trying to find ways to compensate for the lack of…
Potent “Garlic Punch” potato chips help you practice social distancing
An ode to garlic Garlic lovers can sometimes wax poetic about the object of their desire. With its beautiful white bulbs and pungent aroma, the…
Chicken nuggets with Kiri cream cheese centers now at MINISTOP convenience stores
If you’re mostly staying at home these days in Japan, apart from the occasional trip to the store to stock up on food and supplies,…
Sticky Rice Cake In a Can To Be Sold At MINISTOP Convenience Stores
Japanese convenience store chain Mini Stop has surprised us before with unconventional taste combinations. For example, Chinese-style steamed buns filled with whole custard puddings and…