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Lawson, 7-Eleven and Family Mart go head-to-head in this konbini battle but there can only be one winner.
This steaming hot showdown between Family Mart, Lawson and 7-Eleven produces a very surprising result.
Family Mart? 7-Eleven? Or a dark horse contender? Join us on this steaming hot konbini odyssey.
We visit Japan’s big three combini, plus one dark horse contender, on our search for nikuman bliss.
Mr Sato gives us his verdict, and stumbles upon the Onigi Remix — a new way to combine them and eat them all!
Häagen-Dazs Japan rolls out a perfect, leveled-up mitsuimo sweet treat for this autumn season.
Lawson throws its hat into the ring with a new fried chicken, but how does it fare against the offerings from Family Mart and 7-Eleven?
Nitamago are an overlooked treasure of Japanese convenience stores, but which is the right one for you?
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Japanese-style afternoon tea in this Japanese manor house outside downtown Tokyo is something special
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
Almost all Japanese women say they dislike random gacha/blind-box toys in survey
Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Police in Japan warn of scam artists posing as cops to collect fines for breaking new bike rules
Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Dove ad slams Japanese beauty ideals, backfires with complaints from public instead
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
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- Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan- Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
Injuries on stairs in Tokyo highlight an overlooked design flaw- Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roughly triple in 10 years, but are they crazy?
Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
Japan’s popular bead bonsai kit is as beautiful as it is gruelling to make
Starbucks Japan releases FIVE new Frappuccinos in a day, and we try them all in 90 minutes
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Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events- Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]- Japan’s best conveyor belt sushi restaurant of seven years ago has now, finally, come to Tokyo
- Brand-new Pokémon manhole covers coming to help the recovery of a disaster-stricken part of Japan
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday- Japan’s awesomely beautiful Alpen Route snow corridor is now open
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Studio Ghibli croquettes not to eat, but to keep your stuff in, going on sale in Japan[Photos]
Move aside, convenience store egg sando – there’s a better version of the iconic sandwich in Japan
Dove ad slams Japanese beauty ideals, backfires with complaints from public instead
Wisteria season starts early with blooming of Japan’s Great Wisteria in its beautiful garden
We try an unusual buffet of dishes made from wild game at a roadside stop in Chiba
Guangdong would rank as the world’s 12th most populous nation, and other fun with China’s census
Japanese Godzilla looks set to attack New York in teaser for Godzilla Minus Zero[Video]
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Crazy Tokyo cheeseburger turns concept inside-out with cheese on the outside, bread on the inside
“Denki Anma”: The Japanese traditional torment that you’ll be glad stays in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils epic Frappuccino hunt with five to find in new Star birthday campaign
Asuka’s official underwear sells out quickly on Evangelion’s online store
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