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We are Gregg and Eriko! We live in Japan. We’re here to teach you all about Japanese life and the fun stuff there is to see here.

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Konbini Kinyoubi: Wasabi Shoyu Doritos and Sichuan Pringles
Apr 30

Apr 30 Konbini Kinyoubi: Wasabi Shoyu Doritos and Sichuan Pringles

As Seen In Japan
Food, Konbini Kinyoubi

Japan has some unique chip flavors. Let’s taste test two of them.

Nara Koen, the Nara Deer Park
Apr 26

Apr 26 Nara Koen, the Nara Deer Park

Gregg Maxwell Parker
Animals, Learn About Japan

Meet the 1,200 tame deer of Nara’s famous deer park.

Konbini Kinyoubi: Karaage-kun Turns 35
Apr 23

Apr 23 Konbini Kinyoubi: Karaage-kun Turns 35

Gregg Maxwell Parker
Food, Konbini Kinyoubi

Meet Karaage-kun, juicy chicken bites from Lawson Station.

Popcorn Granola? Popcorn Granola.
Apr 19

Apr 19 Popcorn Granola? Popcorn Granola.

As Seen In Japan
As Seen In Kobe, Food, For Sale In Japan, Products, Sweets

A new cereal combining two things that do not go together, Kellogg’s Popcorn Granola, caramel flavor.

Konbini Kinyoubi: Mochi Chocolate and Mont Blanc Pancake Sandwich from 7-11
Apr 16

Apr 16 Konbini Kinyoubi: Mochi Chocolate and Mont Blanc Pancake Sandwich from 7-11

Gregg Maxwell Parker
Candy, Food, Konbini Kinyoubi, Sweets

We try a Mont Blanc pancake sandwich, a matcha flavored mochi chocolate, and the new hazelnut Black Thunder, along with a cafe latte.

Eriko Explains Sakura, Japanese Cherry Blossoms
Apr 13

Apr 13 Eriko Explains Sakura, Japanese Cherry Blossoms

As Seen In Japan
As Seen In Kobe, From The In-Laws, Learn About Japan

Learn all about sakura, Japanese cherry blossoms that bloom in the spring.

Konbini Kinyoubi: Chocolate-Covered Potato Chips?
Apr 9

Apr 9 Konbini Kinyoubi: Chocolate-Covered Potato Chips?

As Seen In Japan
Candy, Food, For Sale In Japan, Konbini Kinyoubi, Products, Sweets

Potato chips dipped in chocolate may not be a common snack everywhere, but they should be.

TV Time: Is This the Greatest Video Game Commercial of All Time?
Apr 6

Apr 6 TV Time: Is This the Greatest Video Game Commercial of All Time?

As Seen In Japan
TV

Japanese TV has some great commercials, none better than the one for the video game ChuChu Rocket!

Konbini Kinyoubi: Coffee from Family Mart
Apr 2

Apr 2 Konbini Kinyoubi: Coffee from Family Mart

As Seen In Japan
Cafe, Drinks, Konbini Kinyoubi

A nice hot cafe latte from Famima, for when you don’t want to do that thing you have to do.

Seeing the Doctor in Japan
Mar 30

Mar 30 Seeing the Doctor in Japan

Gregg Maxwell Parker
Life in Japan

I fractured a rib last week. Let’s explore how seeing a doctor works in Japan!

Konbini Kinyoubi: Mille-Feuille and Chocolate Drink
Mar 26

Mar 26 Konbini Kinyoubi: Mille-Feuille and Chocolate Drink

As Seen In Japan
Drinks, Food, Konbini Kinyoubi, Sweets

Gregg is injured, so Eriko is writing this week’s post! She tried mille-feuille and a strange chocolate drink from 7-11!

Konbini Kinyoubi: Tongari Corn, Japan's Answer to Bugles
Mar 19

Mar 19 Konbini Kinyoubi: Tongari Corn, Japan's Answer to Bugles

As Seen In Japan
Food, Konbini Kinyoubi, Products

Introducing Tongari Corn, crunchy snacks from Japan similar to Bugles. We taste and review these delicious treats.

Strong Magma Super One Pound Beef Burger from Burger King
Mar 17

Mar 17 Strong Magma Super One Pound Beef Burger from Burger King

Gregg Maxwell Parker
As Seen In Kobe, Food, Products, Restaurants, For Sale In Japan

Burger King Japan introduced a one-pound spicy burger, and I tried it. The burger won.

White Day!
Mar 15

Mar 15 White Day!

As Seen In Japan
As Seen In Kobe, Candy, Cookies, Food, Holidays, Mascots, Sweets

White Day, one month after Valentine’s Day, is when boys give treats to girls. Let’s see what we got!

Konbini Kinyoubi: C.C. Lemon
Mar 12

Mar 12 Konbini Kinyoubi: C.C. Lemon

Gregg Maxwell Parker
Drinks, Konbini Kinyoubi, Products

Get to know C.C. Lemon, a Japanese soda containing 40 lemons’ worth of vitamin C. It’s delicious and cures hangovers. It’s also increasingly rare at the convenience store!

The Magic of Oshiri Tantei
Mar 9

Mar 9 The Magic of Oshiri Tantei

As Seen In Japan
Books, Products, TV

Meet Oshiri Tantei, a classic Japanese children's book and TV character whose name means “Butt Detective.” It’s exactly what it sounds like.

Konbini Kinyoubi: Non-Refrigerated Pizza??
Mar 5

Mar 5 Konbini Kinyoubi: Non-Refrigerated Pizza??

Gregg Maxwell Parker
As Seen In Kobe, Food, For Sale In Japan, Konbini Kinyoubi, Products
Guess The Price Of This Sweatshirt
Mar 2

Mar 2 Guess The Price Of This Sweatshirt

As Seen In Japan
As Seen In Kobe, Clothing, For Sale In Japan, Products
Konbini Kinyoubi: Pastries From Family Mart
Feb 26

Feb 26 Konbini Kinyoubi: Pastries From Family Mart

Gregg Maxwell Parker
As Seen In Kobe, Food, Konbini Kinyoubi, Sweets
Video Store Adventures: The World of "New Releases"
Feb 23

Feb 23 Video Store Adventures: The World of "New Releases"

Gregg Maxwell Parker
As Seen In Kobe, Video Store Adventures
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