Japanese convenience stores

Japanese convenience store chain has beer and sake dispensers that few people know about

Shhh…don’t let anyone know we told you about the secrets you can find inside New Days.

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What’s in a Lawson fukubukuro lucky bag?

Japanese convenience store chain tempts us with a good time. 

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7-Eleven Japan’s aged brown rice onigiri reveals a different side to convenience store food

If you’re worried about additives in convenience store food, this rice ball set is for you.  

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7-Eleven Japan offering sakura extract lipstick blessed by 300-year-old Kyoto temple

Sakura Veil plumpers make a stop at temple in the Kyoto foothills before making their way to convenience stores.

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Kirby mochi arrives at Family Mart, but is it as sweet to eat as it is to look at?【Taste test】

Nintendo star’s latest transformation is into Tabemasu sweets.

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Nintendo’s Kirby zooms into Japanese convenience stores Family Mart’s Super Satisfied Fest

Kirby is making a combini run ahead of the launch of his new game.

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Starbucks Japan releases new Christmas drink that can be topped with whipped cream

Japan-exclusive beverage promises to be a feast for the eyes this holiday season. 

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Starbucks Japan releases new latte containing an unusual floral ingredient

Limited-edition release turns a Japanese autumn flower into a beverage.

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7-Eleven smoothie gets perfect reviews but we find a flaw in the viral convenience store drink

New konbini find becomes a hit with locals and overseas tourists alike, but is it really worth the hype?

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How much Japanese convenience store chicken can you eat before you feel ill?

All-you-can-eat Famichiki campaign teaches us a very important lesson. 

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Starbucks releases a Kyoto Matcha Latte in Japan for a limited time

Japan-exclusive Starbucks drink will transport you to Kyoto… then Seattle, if you’re lucky.

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How to try the viral 7-Eleven smoothie hack in Japan

This convenience store trend takes an already popular drink to new heights of deliciousness.

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Lawson’s exclusive sparkling sake in a can is filled with surprises

Summer Fall’s Yuzu Bubbles blends California sun with Japanese tradition for an unusual beverage. 

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7-Eleven Japan introduces extra large size coffees at stores… but how big are they?

We discover the truth behind Japanese portion sizes.   

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What’s inside a Family Mart Grand Opening Lucky Bag?

We join the party at a new convenience store opening in Japan. 

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Starbucks Japan releases a Joyful Mango Earl Grey Tea Latte at 7-Eleven

A summer drink that can only be found at select locations.

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Family Mart is giving away free socks for your ice cream in Japan

Testing the convenience of Convenience Wear.

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7-Eleven Japan releases new must-try sweets that are a hit with customers

Convenience store chain has frozen surprises waiting for you this summer.

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How to have a 1,000-yen senbero at 7-Eleven Japan

Can you still get tipsy on a budget using just convenience store goods?

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Lawson changes its iconic egg sandwich, makes it bigger but smaller at the same time

Japanese convenience store icon gets a whole new look.

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