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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: Tough Gummy, the Hardest Gummies Around
Jan 27

Jan 27 Konbini Kinyoubi: Tough Gummy, the Hardest Gummies Around

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

If normal gummies aren’t enough of a challenge for you, Tough Gummy is here to rip out your fillings.

Kaldi Coffee Farm
Jan 4

Jan 4 Kaldi Coffee Farm

As Seen In Japan
As Seen In Kobe, Candy, Cookies, Drinks, Food, For Sale In Japan, Holidays, Life in Japan, Products, Sweets

Kaldi is where you can get coffee and snacks from all over the world, including America!

Konbini Kinyoubi: Strawberry Thunder
Dec 10

Dec 10 Konbini Kinyoubi: Strawberry Thunder

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

There’s a new Black Thunder in town, so you know we had to try it.

Strawberry Milk Kit Kat!
Dec 4

Dec 4 Strawberry Milk Kit Kat!

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

Just in time for Thanksgiving (well, close enough), a new flavor of Kit Kat has arrived.

Birthday Special: Holiday in New York Sweets Buffet at the Conrad Osaka
Nov 26

Nov 26 Birthday Special: Holiday in New York Sweets Buffet at the Conrad Osaka

Gregg Maxwell Parker
Cookies, Food, Drinks, Holidays, Restaurants, Sweets

We went to the Holiday in New York Sweets Buffet at the Conrad Osaka and ate ourselves stupid.

Konbini Kinyoubi: Caviar Potato Chips
Nov 14

Nov 14 Konbini Kinyoubi: Caviar Potato Chips

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

We tried potato chips flavored with caviar… or artificial caviar… or something.

Eighth Beef: The Search For Japan's Best Burger Continues
Nov 10

Nov 10 Eighth Beef: The Search For Japan's Best Burger Continues

As Seen In Japan
As Seen In Kobe, Food, Restaurants

We tried Eighth Beef Steak and Hamburger on our quest to find the best burger in Japan.

Seeing A Movie In Japan
Nov 1

Nov 1 Seeing A Movie In Japan

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

Japanese movie theaters are just a little bit different.

Halloween Snacktackular: Apple Cinnamon Kit Kat
Oct 24

Oct 24 Halloween Snacktackular: Apple Cinnamon Kit Kat

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

Just in time for Halloween, we tried Apple Cinnamon Kit Kats!

Restaurant Review: Adastra Los Angeles Bakery & Coffee Shop
Oct 21

Oct 21 Restaurant Review: Adastra Los Angeles Bakery & Coffee Shop

Gregg Maxwell Parker
As Seen In Kobe, Cafe, Drinks, Food, Restaurants

We tried a new Kobe eatery, Adastra Bakery & Los Angeles Coffee at Harborland Umie Mosaic.

Snack Review: Hunter's Black Truffle Hand Cooked Potato Chips
Oct 17

Oct 17 Snack Review: Hunter's Black Truffle Hand Cooked Potato Chips

Gregg Maxwell Parker
Food, For Sale In Japan, Products

We sample quite possibly the fanciest potato chips in the whole wide world.

Bike Trip to Grateful's at Suma Beach
Oct 9

Oct 9 Bike Trip to Grateful's at Suma Beach

As Seen In Japan
As Seen In Kobe, Cafe, Food, Restaurants

We rode our bikes to Suma Beach for a great meal at a place called Grateful’s

Konbini Kinyoubi: Choco Monaka Jumbo and Butter Ice Cream
Sep 29

Sep 29 Konbini Kinyoubi: Choco Monaka Jumbo and Butter Ice Cream

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

We tried two kinds of ice cream because shut up that’s why.

Restaurant Review: Ebisu Sushi in Kobe
Sep 5

Sep 5 Restaurant Review: Ebisu Sushi in Kobe

Gregg Maxwell Parker
As Seen In Kobe, Food, Holidays, Restaurants

We went out for an anniversary lunch to Ebisu Sushi!

Konbini Kinyoubi: Eriko Reviews Pudding, Mont Blanc, and Big Coffee Milk
Aug 31

Aug 31 Konbini Kinyoubi: Eriko Reviews Pudding, Mont Blanc, and Big Coffee Milk

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

Eriko reviews sweets from 7-11!

Review: Mont Blanc Kit Kat
Aug 18

Aug 18 Review: Mont Blanc Kit Kat

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

There’s a new flavor of Kit Kat in town, so you know we had to try it.

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.

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