This year marks the 15th anniversary of Japanese convenience store FamilyMart’s popular fried chicken Famichiki, a chunk of fried chicken that’s been such a hit…

Although sometimes a bit difficult to open for both visitors from abroad and residents alike, onigiri, or rice balls, are a fan favorite of those…

While many might consider the idea of a convenience store meal to be largely junk food, 7-Eleven Japan has been known to impress and surprise…

If you’ve ever found yourself wandering the streets of Tokyo with a rumbling tum, the chances are that you’ve satisfied that little grumble with a…

Unless you’re way out in the inaka, you can never be too far away from a convenience store in Japan. Selling everything, from freshly made…

“The latest craze in Japan” is a phrase often delivered with some questionable hyperbole, but in the terms of how the Roman sweet maritozzo has…

Japanese convenience stores live up to their name by allowing customers to handle quite a bit of errands such as paying utility bills, buying concert…

Conditions caused by the ongoing pandemic have seen a drastic decrease in travel throughout Japan. To offer a small measure of relief for those hoping…

Between falling in love with the treasure trove of treats found at Japanese 7-Elevens and being mystified by the “proper” way to open a rice…

Rice balls, or onigiri, are somewhat of a traditional classic in Japan, but their wide variety of fillings and delicious flavors have made them a…

Japanese convenience stores offer quite the plethora of refreshing beverage options, but Lawson’s Machi Cafe seems to always have an exciting new option, such as…

A dessert with a variety of colors and toppings could always be a great pick-me-up, and simply brighten up your day. Especially during the rainy…

Wagashi (traditional Japanese confectionery) are enjoyed all year round, but when the hot and humid days of summer approach, warabimochi becomes the seasonal treat of…

The shelves of Japanese convenience stores are often lined with much more than standard drinks and snacks, with a constant slew of limited edition treats…

If you have been looking for the cutest, sweetest dish of the season, then this may just be it. As Sanrio’s popular pudding-resembling dog, Pompompurin,…