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…
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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…
From today, March 16th, 2022, souvenir sweets brand “Tokyo Banana World,” operated by GrapeStone Inc., will start selling a panda-themed version of Tokyo Banana, the…
In Japan, it’s not unusual these days to find stores where only one employee does all the work. This kind of operation, known in Japanese…
For some time now, Japanese convenience store chain Lawson’s original series, “Uchi Café,” has been releasing delicious desserts made in collaboration with various sweets brands….
Every major convenience store in Japan has its own signature fried chicken that highlights their hot food section, and for Lawson, that’s Karaage-kun. Karaage-kun is…
Onigiri, or rice balls, are one of the most popular snacks enjoyed in Japan. With a variety of fillings that includes tuna and mayonnaise, sour…
Whatever reservations one may have about the quality of convenience stores in their home country, it doesn’t take a very long trip throughout Japan to…
“KOEDA” is a popular chocolate snack shaped like small tree branches from Japanese sweets maker Morinaga. Sugar coated almond pieces form the outer layer and…
Bagel & Bagel is the top bagel provider in Japan, accounting for 83% of all bagel sales in the nation. With 29 locations throughout Japan…
“A self-portrait I drew the day after the first time I was yelled at by a customer at my convenience store part time job.” CateShimizu…
Turning twenty is a big deal in Japan. The age marks the transition from childhood to adulthood and is celebrated with a coming-of-age ceremony hosted…
One of the prized hot food treats of Japanese convenience store Lawson is Karaage-kun–fried chicken nuggets that come in a variety of flavors (including ramen…
In Japan, there are about a million convenience stores in every major urban center. These places of business don’t offer gasoline, but numerous snacks and…
Japanese convenience store pastries are popular and known to be high quality with a wide selection these days. Many consumers purchase these desserts to enjoy…
If you’re a tea fan, the chilled section of a Japanese convenience store can be a surprising paradise, filled with wondrous cold tea options. This…