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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Cute panda-themed Tokyo Banana sponge cakes now available at Japanese convenience stores
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…
Late-night visitor to Japanese convenience store finds no clerk and worrisome note on counter
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…
Gâteau Biscuit Chocolat is latest heavenly collab between Godiva and Lawson convenience stores
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….
Japan’s favorite convenience store fried chicken nuggets get a delicious garlic butter upgrade
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…
7-Eleven Japan explains how to open the onigiri rice balls that have puzzled Olympic media
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…
Canadian Olympics reporter falls in love with 7-Eleven in Tokyo, charms Twitter with convenience store odyssey
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…
Ice cream bar version of popular Koeda chocolate snack has a surprise (Japanese learners take note!)
“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…
Popular Japanese bagel brand Bagel & Bagel comes to NewDays convenience stores
Bagel & Bagel is the top bagel provider in Japan, accounting for 83% of all bagel sales in the nation. With 29 locations throughout Japan…
Convenient store worker commemorates her first time getting yelled at with death glare self-portrait
“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…
“Almost twenty!” 290,000 people laughed at what happened at this convenience store
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…
Lawson offers new delivery for popular Karaage-kun and other goods for 50% off in price
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…
They only come out at night: peculiar customers who come to a convenience store [manga]
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…
7-11 Japan’s new Italian Pudding is a mouthwatering delight
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…
Green tea infused with little-known Japanese fruit is Lipton’s new convenience store summer beverage
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…