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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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As Seen In Japan
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Doubutsuenmae, The Osaka Butt Train Station
Aug 12

Aug 12 Doubutsuenmae, The Osaka Butt Train Station

As Seen In Japan
Animals, Learn About Japan, Osaka

The best train station in Osaka is adorned with pictures of animal butts.

Konbini Kinyoubi: BOSS Coffee Taste Test
Aug 6

Aug 6 Konbini Kinyoubi: BOSS Coffee Taste Test

Gregg Maxwell Parker
Drinks, For Sale In Japan, Konbini Kinyoubi, Products

I tried every kind of Boss coffee at 7-11 because I need help.

The Strange World of Japanese Rice Krispy Making Videos
Aug 1

Aug 1 The Strange World of Japanese Rice Krispy Making Videos

Gregg Maxwell Parker
Food, Learn About Japan, Products

The way Rice Krispies are made in Japan is awesome, and there’s videos to prove it.

Money in Japan: Exchanging Currency and Japanese ATMs
Jul 7

Jul 7 Money in Japan: Exchanging Currency and Japanese ATMs

Gregg Maxwell Parker
Learn About Japan, Life in Japan

How to get the best rates when exchanging currency and using ATMs in Japan.

Konbini Kinyoubi: Lemonade Coffee, Lychee Water, and Other Strange Combinations
Jul 2

Jul 2 Konbini Kinyoubi: Lemonade Coffee, Lychee Water, and Other Strange Combinations

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

We tried UCC Cold Brew & Lemonade, Lychee Water and two new Black Thunders!

Konbini Kinyoubi: Family Mart Waffle Taste Test
Jun 29

Jun 29 Konbini Kinyoubi: Family Mart Waffle Taste Test

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

Three different kinds of waffles from Family Mart, plus a frozen contender.

Review: Charcoal-Roasted Coffee from Japanese Coffee Co.
Jun 24

Jun 24 Review: Charcoal-Roasted Coffee from Japanese Coffee Co.

Gregg Maxwell Parker
Drinks, Products, Learn About Japan, Cafe

We tried rare charcoal-roasted Sumiyaki coffee from Japanese Coffee Co. Spoiler alert: it’s good!

Konbini Kinyoubi: Nippon Cider Candy & Vanilla Cream Crackers from Family Mart
Jun 18

Jun 18 Konbini Kinyoubi: Nippon Cider Candy & Vanilla Cream Crackers from Family Mart

Gregg Maxwell Parker
Candy, Cookies, Food, Konbini Kinyoubi, Sweets, Products

Fizzy fruity hard candies and delicious Ritz-style sandwich crackers from Family Mart.

Money in Japan, Part II: Paper Money
Jun 16

Jun 16 Money in Japan, Part II: Paper Money

As Seen In Japan
Learn About Japan, Life in Japan

The different types of Japanese paper money and why you should have a bunch in your wallet.

Konbini Kinyoubi: Lemon & Vitamin Coca-Cola and Donuts from 7-11
Jun 11

Jun 11 Konbini Kinyoubi: Lemon & Vitamin Coca-Cola and Donuts from 7-11

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

We tried a new flavor of Coke and a big package of donuts from 7-11!

Money in Japan, Part I: The Coins
Jun 9

Jun 9 Money in Japan, Part I: The Coins

Gregg Maxwell Parker
Learn About Japan, Life in Japan

Kicking off our guide to Japanese money with an explanation of the various coins and their uses.

Konbini Kinyoubi: Sweets from Daily Yamazaki
Jun 4

Jun 4 Konbini Kinyoubi: Sweets from Daily Yamazaki

As Seen In Japan
Food, Konbini Kinyoubi, Sweets

We celebrated our anniversary with some fancy treats from the konbini.

The Funny T-Shirts of Osaka
Jun 2

Jun 2 The Funny T-Shirts of Osaka

Gregg Maxwell Parker
Clothing, For Sale In Japan, Products

The Kansai area is home to lots of funny shirts. Here are a few.

Konbini Kinyoubi: Daily Yamazaki
May 28

May 28 Konbini Kinyoubi: Daily Yamazaki

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

We explore Daily Yamazaki, one of the less-heralded Japanese convenience stores.

BONUS TREAT POST: Loacker Tortina Hazelnut Chocolates
May 25

May 25 BONUS TREAT POST: Loacker Tortina Hazelnut Chocolates

Gregg Maxwell Parker
Candy, Food, For Sale In Japan, Konbini Kinyoubi, Products, Sweets

A line of fancy hazelnut chocolate wafer snacks, Loacker is the cream of the supermarket crop.

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.

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