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FamilyMart’s new “Sweet Pan” collection adds a touch of gourmet

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

“Yaki-imo” or “roasted sweet potato” is the spotlight seasonal good every autumn in Japan. Here are the top 5 treats released as of 2024!

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

Family Mart is Japan’s hub for delicious snacks you won’t find anywhere else in the world. These are my top 5 must-try Family Mart snacks!