Tokyo’s sweets souvenir king Tokyo Banana transforms into curry filled steamed buns
Tokyo Banana is often touted as the number one souvenir when it comes to sweets to bring back for those visiting Tokyo. The crowd-pleasing treat’s…
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Family Mart’s “Cinque Formaggi” Nikuman is a hearty meat and cheese lover’s delight
On cold winter days like these, many people in Japan find comfort and a quick way to placate their hunger pangs by darting into a…
Don’t miss Japanese convenience stores’ new chūkaman flavors
Chūkaman（中華まん）is the Japanese word for “Chinese steamed buns” and in this category, we also have the pork buns, known as nikuman (肉まん) in Japanese. The…
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…
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…