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Japanese convenience store releases a new bento sandwich, but is it better than a bento rice ball?

“Built-in” bentos are currently transforming the konbini food scene.

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7-Eleven “Cream Box” is Japan’s newest must-try convenience store sweet

A unique local specialty, set to become a nationwide comfort food. 

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Are Family Mart’s new “exquisite” rice balls worth the high price tag?

Japanese convenience store chain teams up with esteemed restaurants for a new type of onigiri.

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7-Eleven combines two Japanese convenience store sweets into one for an epic treat

New dessert is heaven for lovers of cream puffs and Japanese puddings.

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7-Eleven Japan now sells fresh-fried doughnuts, but are they any good?【Taste test】

A new release set to shake up the Japanese convenience store food scene.

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Family Mart bartender robot Milly is here to serve you coffee…but not in Japan

After meeting Milly, we want to take her home with us.

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Nuisance foreigner climbs onto Family Mart roof in Shibuya, yells “I did it!” before police step in

Bad behaviour by foreigners sees a new term being coined in the Japanese media.

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The top 5 ice creams you should try at Family Mart convenience stores in Japan this summer

Recommendations from staff reveal some unusual icy treats. 

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Family Mart’s cold ramen is the hottest convenience store meal in Japan right now

Made by the restaurant that created the first chilled noodles in Japan.

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5 reasons why this new 7-Eleven ice cream is amazing

A sweet convenience store tip-off from a local.

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Lawson adds UFO Catcher crane games to convenience stores in Japan

New machines are proving to be popular with foreign tourists.

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10 things you should buy at 7-Eleven in Japan

Celebrate 7-Eleven Day with these surprise finds at the convenience store.

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Pokémon Sleep x Family Mart collaboration hits stores in Japan…with 20,000 life-sized Pikachus!

Only available in very limited numbers, these goods are worth skipping sleep for.

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Family Mart stationery takes Japanese “stationary” to new levels

Exclusive new collection focusses on convenience with interesting design details. 

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Pokémon Sleep x Family Mart collaboration brings us new drinks and goods for a limited time

Japanese convenience store chain makes Pokémon dreams come true!

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Family Mart makes matcha dreams come true with new lineup of strong green tea sweets in Japan

Convenience store chain dials up the green tea content with a super rich matcha collection.

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Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball

Bento ingredients taste different when they’re eaten with one hand.

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7-Eleven opens “next generation” SIP convenience store in Japan

An even more convenient way to shop, with surprising brands inside.

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Japanese convenience store chain now sells Sakura Lattes!

A konbini way to hanami.

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Japanese ramen chain elevates convenience store food with new microwaveable noodles【Taste test】

Over a year in the making, these noodles bring the taste of Japan’s most popular ramen chain into your kitchen.

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