A surprising new-and-improved contender from Lawson might just steal your heart this year.
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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.
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With all the flavors of a pot sticker in the perfect portion size, you can’t go wrong with the Gyoza Dog!
Heat and humidity are as much a part of a Japanese summer as festivals and fireworks. With the threat of dehydration always looming, it’s a smart idea to always carry a cool, rehydrating beverage with you, but if you’re sweating profusely, you can bet the plastic bottle your drink is in is doing likewise.
To keep the rest of the contents of your bag from getting damp, you could wrap the bottle in a hand towel. A more effective alternative, though, is to slip a specially designed cover over it, and if you’re going that route, why not use one of these cool Sailor Moon costume covers that you can get for free with a bottle of Japanese tea at Mini Stop convenience stores?
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