Well, it’s time to reveal my big news…

Last year I wrote a post about how the staff can make a konbini [コンビニ] what it is, and it’s

September 23, the autumn equinox, is considered by many to be the real start of autumn here. I’m not allowed

Welcome back! As I said last week, we have lots of catching up to do! So, let’s start at the

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…