omusubi
Lawson, 7-Eleven and Family Mart go head-to-head in this konbini battle but there can only be one winner.
We try eight of the new Omusubi sweets that people in Japan are going crazy for right now.
The Japanese words omusubi and onigiri are usually translated as “rice ball,” but there’s no rule that they have to be round. Walk into any convenience store or supermarket in Japan and you’ll find the shelves stocked with triangular versions, plus plenty that look closer to a soft-edged hockey puck than a perfectly spherical ball.
What we’re saying is that when it comes to omusubi design, your options are wide open, and with this kitty-shaped omusubi kit, they’re adorable as well.
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