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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: The Legend Of Famichiki
May 22

May 22 Konbini Kinyoubi: The Legend Of Famichiki

As Seen In Japan
Food, Konbini Kinyoubi, Learn About Japan, Products

We tried three kinds of Famichiki, the famous Family Mart fried chicken!

McDonald's Visit, Featuring Bacon Potato Pie, Milky McShake, and Samurai Burger
May 16

May 16 McDonald's Visit, Featuring Bacon Potato Pie, Milky McShake, and Samurai Burger

Gregg Maxwell Parker
Food, Restaurants, Sweets

We tried the newest offerings from McDonald’s, including a savory pie, soy sauce burger, and Milky shake.

Konbini Kinyoubi: Milk Tea Taste Test
May 14

May 14 Konbini Kinyoubi: Milk Tea Taste Test

As Seen In Japan
Drinks, Konbini Kinyoubi, Learn About Japan, Products

Bottled milk tea is a refreshing mid-day treat. We tried two of the best kinds in an epic showdown.

The Kobe Trick Art Museum
May 12

May 12 The Kobe Trick Art Museum

As Seen In Japan
As Seen In Kobe

The Trick Art Museum in Kobe is full of optical illusions where you can be part of the art!

Review: Maple Kit Kat!
May 10

May 10 Review: Maple Kit Kat!

Gregg Maxwell Parker
Candy, Food, Products, Sweets

We tried Maple Kit Kats and reviewed them for science.

Konbini Kinyoubi: Makizushi, Sushi Hand Rolls (Plus Bonus Black Thunder)
May 7

May 7 Konbini Kinyoubi: Makizushi, Sushi Hand Rolls (Plus Bonus Black Thunder)

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

We tried three kinds of sushi hand rolls from Lawson, plus a new kind of Black Thunder!

Eriko Explains: What is Golden Week?
May 4

May 4 Eriko Explains: What is Golden Week?

As Seen In Japan
Holidays, Learn About Japan, Life in Japan

This week is Golden Week, the biggest week of holidays in Japan. Eriko will explain everything!

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.

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