Family Mart Archives - Have Ya Seen Japan

Top 5 coffee flavored treats you’ll find only in Japan!

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.

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

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!

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

As a foreigner in Japan, making a sophisticated beverage like a frappé at a convenience store may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be!

You could call it the “Oreo of Japan,” because Black Thunder is a Japanese chocolate brand that’s taking the world by storm!

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

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!

Mt. Rainier may be named after a mountain near Seattle, but it’s also a Japanese brand of coffee inspired by American brewing practices.

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