And to all a good night!
Christmas in Japan just isn’t the same for me. Sure, it’s cold and it did snow the first year I
Read moreChristmas in Japan just isn’t the same for me. Sure, it’s cold and it did snow the first year I
Read moreI’ve been so distracted this week finalising some of my things like
Read moreAs I am preparing to leave Japan, I asked some Hiroshima locals about their favourite konbini products.
Read moreWell, it’s time to reveal my big news…
Read moreLast year I wrote a post about how the staff can make a konbini [コンビニ] what it is, and it’s
Read moreAs I mentioned last week, I did sample the soccer/football (depending where you hail from) sized Halloween chocolate bread from
Read moreHappy Halloween! It feels like it’s been Halloween for months at konbini [コンビニ].
Read moreI was back in The Big Smoke again for the long weekend and let me say, I’ve noticed some changes
Read moreSeptember 23, the autumn equinox, is considered by many to be the real start of autumn here. I’m not allowed
Read moreWelcome back! As I said last week, we have lots of catching up to do! So, let’s start at the
Read moreI know I said I wouldn’t do this, but I can’t help myself. I mean I could, but I don’t
Read moreThis year I started the column to not only convey my love of konbini [コンビニ] to the world (well okay,
Read moreThe o-seibo winter gift giving season is upon us and that means that we need to get our thinking caps
Read moreRemember last time when I said that I was going to stuff myself silly with food from my two favourite
Read moreA few months ago GH editor Paul asked me if I was interested in being the special guest on a
Read moreAlthough, despite a brief encounter with Family Mart, 7-Eleven has been my favourite konbini [コンビニ] forever, I decided I should
Read moreJade provides some more selections to be had at your local konbini this autumn.
Read moreHaving seen the 7-11’s cute, little, chocolate-filled ghost-bread or 0bake-pan in Jade’s Halloween konbini post the other day, I couldn’t
Read moreAs I mentioned, 7-Eleven got in really early with promoting their Halloween products. Despite the fact that I’m a “konbini
Read moreLast week I promised that I would write about that dark horse, my dear Mr. Family Mart and his mysterious
Read moreAutumn is here! It’s my favourite season in Japan and the reason is, of course, that there is just SO
Read moreTo me, nothing says autumn more than oden [おでん]. In fact, on September 1 every year it has become a
Read moreMy poor boyfriend features in this week’s column and I am eternally grateful for having someone like him who not
Read moreBoy, was this summer hot! Really, really hot! I don’t remember it being so bad last year, but then again,
Read moreThey are often taken for granted, but, without them, the konbini [コンビニ] as we know it would cease to exist
Read moreI know this might be a little early, especially since it’s still summer, but I couldn’t resist sneaking it in
Read moreSince I started this column I’ve had emails, messages and face-to-face conversations with people who’ve said they enjoy reading it
Read moreTwo weeks ago I wrote about my decision to hang up my partying shoes and stop drinking for my health.
Read moreThis week I decided to go for something a bit different and talk about the seating areas that are designed
Read moreThis week’s column is a little different from previous ones. For starters, I have some news…
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