Combini Archives - Have Ya Seen Japan

Top 5 anko (sweet red bean paste) desserts in Japan

“Anko” refers to a sweet red bean paste that is made using Japanese azuki beans. Here are the 5 best anko desserts I’ve tried so far:

Ohayo is a premium brand of milk in Japan and the producer of the most delicious dairy products that the country has to offer!

From coffee-flavored ice cream to drinkable tiramisus, these are my top five favorite coffee treats in Japan!

Crafted by famous Japanese pastry chef Yuji Ajiki, FamilyMart’s “Sweet Pan” campaign adds fancy new delicacies to the baked goods section.

For a Dragon Ball fan, Japan is a shopping paradise, offering all kinds of merchandise from figures to clothing to accessories and more!

Coolish is a brand of “drinkable ice cream” sold at Japanese convenience stores. With an abundance of flavors to pick from, here are my top 5!

FamilyMart is one of the giants of Japan’s convenience store chains. Known for their gourmet desserts, here are the top 5 FamilyMart frappés!

It’s no surprise Japan is the home of green-colored delicacies. However, matcha green tea isn’t Japan’s only green dessert!

I’ve said before that Japan is an anime society and I stand by my claim. FamilyMart’s stacks of collectible anime cards are living proof!

Japan has a plethora of potato chip brands you won’t find elsewhere, some of which offer unique tastes and flavors that just hit different!

Daily Yamazaki is the baked goods specialist of the convenience store world. Here are 5 exclusive items you won’t find at other combinis!

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