This year I started the column to not only convey my love of konbini [コンビニ] to the world (well okay,

The o-seibo winter gift giving season is upon us and that means that we need to get our thinking caps

A few months ago GH editor Paul asked me if I was interested in being the special guest on a

Jade provides some more selections to be had at your local konbini this autumn.

Last week I promised that I would write about that dark horse, my dear Mr. Family Mart and his mysterious

Autumn is here! It’s my favourite season in Japan and the reason is, of course, that there is just SO

My poor boyfriend features in this week’s column and I am eternally grateful for having someone like him who not

Boy, was this summer hot! Really, really hot! I don’t remember it being so bad last year, but then again,

They are often taken for granted, but, without them, the konbini [コンビニ] as we know it would cease to exist

I know this might be a little early, especially since it’s still summer, but I couldn’t resist sneaking it in

Since I started this column I’ve had emails, messages and face-to-face conversations with people who’ve said they enjoy reading it

Two weeks ago I wrote about my decision to hang up my partying shoes and stop drinking for my health.

This week I decided to go for something a bit different and talk about the seating areas that are designed

This week’s column is a little different from previous ones. For starters, I have some news…

How’s everyone holding out with the humidity and all this rain? Yeah, probably the same as me. Rainy season always

Two weeks ago I wrote about my ‘break-up’ with 7-Eleven and the need to expand my horizons in search of new

Last week I wrote about 7-Eleven’s new bread range and how I was disappointed with it. This week I discovered

Last week I wrote about the new summer products currently being showcased at 7-Eleven. I want to continue that theme

Summer is coming, and with that come new konbini [コンビニ] products! Although I visit konbini every single day, I pop

Obento [お弁当] or simply bento [弁当], is the Japanese equivalent of a lunchbox. Consisting of tiny sections of food including

This week I promised to write about anpan [あんパン], and I have delivered. Known as the KING, or perhaps QUEEN

This week I had originally planned to write about anpan [あんパン], possibly THE most famous type of bread or pan

After our first look at the wonderful world of konbini [コンビニ] onigiri [おにぎり], lets get into the taste test. Before

Mention the word, konbini [コンビニ] and you immediately think of onigiri[おにぎり]. They’re a staple for people all over Japan and