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 cola drinks you can only get in Japan
We all love a good can of cola every now and then, and while you can still get Coca-Cola and Pepsi in Japan, there’s so much more to explore!
5 yaki-imo (baked sweet potato) treats for autumn in Japan
Autumn in Japan is yaki-imo season, that is, the delicious time of year when baked sweet potato goods are in high-flying abundance!
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!
Ranking Lawson’s parfait flavors from worst to best
Convenience stores in Japan are known for their incredible range of delicious goods. Here are my rankings for Lawson’s parfait desserts!
Pepsi Nama – Japan’s exclusive variant of Pepsi with a “raw taste”
I’ve spoken about Japan’s exclusive Pepsi Refresh Shot before, but I was surprised to find another Japan-only variant known as Pepsi Nama!
Top 5 combini refreshers to survive the Japanese summer
Summer in Japan is like a never-ending battle against exhaustion and sweat, but these 5 combini refreshers are sure to get you through!
5 Japanese desserts you’ll find at any convenience store
You don’t have to go to a fancy cafe to enjoy the delicious taste of Japanese desserts. Here are my top 5 choices from Lawson combinis!
Combini combinations – my recommended dinner set
Known for their cheap and delicious food conveniently accessible from anywhere in Japan, it’s easy to put together a tasty combini dinner!
5 must-try snacks from Lawson Japan
Lawson is considered one of the “big 3” convenience stores alongside Family Mart and 7-Eleven. Here are my 5 must-try snacks from Lawson!
Seicomart – Hokkaido’s exclusive convenience store
Hokkaido milk is the name of the game at Seicomart, the exclusive convenience store chain you’ll find only on Japan’s northern island!
Japan’s phenomenon of dirt-cheap lunch packs
With easy access to delicious lunch packs at the lowest prices, living frugal in Japan isn’t as difficult as one may believe.
