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!
Japan vs Korea – convenience store differences?
In this edition of my “Japan vs Korea” series, I go over the 5 most notable differences between Japan and Korea’s convenience stores.
How to make a delicious iced coffee frappé at FamilyMart
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!
FamilyMart’s Black Thunder series pays homage to a local favorite
You could call it the “Oreo of Japan,” because Black Thunder is a Japanese chocolate brand that’s taking the world by storm!
Top 5 cup noodles from Japan’s convenience stores
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
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!
Top 5 Mt. Rainier coffee drinks from 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.
Amazing printing services at Japan’s convenience stores
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
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
Japan’s milk pudding culture is a truly potent phenomenon that sees these little delicacies sold everywhere from convenience stores to cafés!
FamilyMart oden brings convenience to Japan’s iconic comfort food
As the year enters the colder seasons of autumn and winter, combinis such as FamilyMart begin boiling up hot steaming oden to keep us warm!
Top 5 onigiri (rice balls) from Japan’s convenience stores
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!