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FamilyMart oden brings convenience to Japan’s iconic comfort food
Autumn / Combini / Family Mart / Food / Winter

FamilyMart oden brings convenience to Japan’s iconic comfort food

Posted on: October 17, 2023October 17, 2023

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!

Bikkuri Donkey serves up the best hamburger steaks in Japan!
Food / Restaurants

Bikkuri Donkey serves up the best hamburger steaks in Japan!

Posted on: October 12, 2023July 30, 2025

The concept of hamburger steaks has been popularized in Japan since before WWII times. Today, Bikkuri Donkey is keeping the tradition alive!

Kohnan is the all-inclusive department store chain of Japan
Food / Kyoto / Shopping

Kohnan is the all-inclusive department store chain of Japan

Posted on: October 7, 2023July 30, 2025

As Kmart is to Australians or Walmart to Americans, Kohnan is Japan’s all-inclusive retail store that has everything you need for your home!

Soup curry is the pride and joy of Hokkaido
Food / Hokkaido / Restaurants / Sapporo

Soup curry is the pride and joy of Hokkaido

Posted on: September 30, 2023July 30, 2025

Known for its comforting aroma and mildly spicy taste, soup curry is the signature dish of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido.

Sukiya provides 24/7 access to delicious gyudon (beef bowl) sets
Food / Restaurants

Sukiya provides 24/7 access to delicious gyudon (beef bowl) sets

Posted on: September 23, 2023July 30, 2025

“Gyudon” (beef rice bowls) are the fast food of Japanese cuisine, but much healthier! Sukiya is the largest gyudon chain open 24 hours a day!

McDonald’s Tsukimi menu honors Japan’s autumn moon festival
Autumn / Food / McDonald's / Restaurants

McDonald’s Tsukimi menu honors Japan’s autumn moon festival

Posted on: September 20, 2023July 29, 2025

In light of Japan’s annual autumn moon festival in September and October, McDonald’s has released the Tsukimi menu with lots of unique feeds!

Mister Donut offers unique Japanese-inspired treats for indulgence
Cafe / Food

Mister Donut offers unique Japanese-inspired treats for indulgence

Posted on: September 15, 2023July 29, 2025

Dunkin’ Donuts and Krispy Kreme “donut” compare to Japan’s Mister Donut when it comes to authentic doughnuts that keep things exciting!

5 yaki-imo (baked sweet potato) treats for autumn in Japan
Autumn / Combini / Food

5 yaki-imo (baked sweet potato) treats for autumn in Japan

Posted on: September 14, 2023July 29, 2025

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
7-Eleven / Combini / Family Mart / Food / Lawson

Top 5 onigiri (rice balls) from Japan’s convenience stores

Posted on: September 9, 2023July 29, 2025

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!

Uber Eats in Japan – easy to use, incredible variety, and low costs!
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Uber Eats in Japan – easy to use, incredible variety, and low costs!

Posted on: September 7, 2023July 29, 2025

Uber Eats is really something else in Japan, offering a Japanese-dominant food menu with amazing variety and affordable prices!

Torikizoku is the best yakitori (grilled chicken) chain in Japan!
Food / Restaurants

Torikizoku is the best yakitori (grilled chicken) chain in Japan!

Posted on: September 2, 2023July 29, 2025

Torikizoku is one of Japan’s most popular chains for delicious grilled chicken skewers on demand, a favorite for locals and tourists alike!

Ranking Lawson’s parfait flavors from worst to best
Combini / Food / Lawson

Ranking Lawson’s parfait flavors from worst to best

Posted on: August 30, 2023July 29, 2025

Convenience stores in Japan are known for their incredible range of delicious goods. Here are my rankings for Lawson’s parfait desserts!

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