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The best sakura treats to celebrate Japan’s cherry blossom season
7-Eleven / Cherry Blossom / Food / Gion / Sakura / Spring

The best sakura treats to celebrate Japan’s cherry blossom season

Posted on: April 10, 2024April 10, 2024

Seasonal snacks are one of my favorite things about Japan. During spring, the theme is sakura treats! Made using REAL cherry blossom recipes.

Japan vs Korea – convenience store differences?
7-Eleven / Combini / Drinks / Family Mart / Food / Korea / Lawson

Japan vs Korea – convenience store differences?

Posted on: March 25, 2024March 25, 2024

In this edition of my “Japan vs Korea” series, I go over the 5 most notable differences between Japan and Korea’s convenience stores.

Top 5 cup noodles from Japan’s convenience stores
7-Eleven / Combini / Family Mart / Food / Lawson

Top 5 cup noodles from Japan’s convenience stores

Posted on: February 20, 2024February 20, 2024

Cup noodles are the cheapest form of food you can get in Japan, responsible for keeping the nation alive when times are tough.

5 best types of ice cream from Japan’s convenience stores
7-Eleven / Combini / Family Mart / Food / Lawson / Summer

5 best types of ice cream from Japan’s convenience stores

Posted on: February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

From sweet potato soft serve to ice cream in a tube, here are the best types of ice cream you’ll find at Japan’s convenience stores!

Amazing printing services at Japan’s convenience stores
7-Eleven / Combini / Family Mart / Lawson

Amazing printing services at Japan’s convenience stores

Posted on: January 31, 2024January 31, 2024

Japan is no doubt the land of convenience, with over 50,000 convenience stores nationwide offering ATMs, mailing, and printing services!

The best egg sandwiches from Japan’s convenience stores
7-Eleven / Combini / Family Mart / Food / Lawson

The best egg sandwiches from Japan’s convenience stores

Posted on: December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

Japan’s always done great things with eggs, from okonomiyaki to omurice and the most accessible of them all, the common egg sandwich!

Top 5 milk pudding brands from Japanese convenience stores
7-Eleven / Combini / Family Mart / Food / Lawson

Top 5 milk pudding brands from Japanese convenience stores

Posted on: November 25, 2023March 22, 2024

Japan’s milk pudding culture is a truly potent phenomenon that sees these little delicacies sold everywhere from convenience stores to cafés!

What you can get at Japan’s 7-Eleven for under 10 dollars (US)
7-Eleven / Combini / Food

What you can get at Japan’s 7-Eleven for under 10 dollars (US)

Posted on: October 24, 2023October 24, 2023

Making a living in Japan might seem difficult as wages tend to be quite low, but not when you factor in how cheap it is to eat at 7-Eleven!

Top 5 onigiri (rice balls) from Japan’s convenience stores
7-Eleven / Combini / Family Mart / Food / Lawson

Top 5 onigiri (rice balls) from Japan’s convenience stores

Posted on: September 9, 2023September 9, 2023

Onigiri or “rice balls” are the cornerstone of Japan’s on-the-go foods. In stock at all convenience stores, here are my top 5 onigiri choices!

Combini combinations – my recommended dinner set
7-Eleven / Bento Box / Combini / Family Mart / Food / Lawson

Combini combinations – my recommended dinner set

Posted on: June 9, 2023February 23, 2024

Known for their cheap and delicious food conveniently accessible from anywhere in Japan, it’s easy to put together a tasty combini dinner!

The 5 best combini coffee in Japan
7-Eleven / Combini

The 5 best combini coffee in Japan

Posted on: February 26, 2023February 26, 2023

When it comes to coffee at your convenience, Japan can’t be beaten. Here are the 5 best combini coffee I recommend for your next Japan trip!

Combini combinations – best lunch items!
7-Eleven / Combini / Family Mart / Food

Combini combinations – best lunch items!

Posted on: December 28, 2022December 28, 2022

Putting together one of my recommended combini combinations will not only leave you feeling satisfied but will also help you save money!

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