There are certain staples that each of the major convenience store chains in Japan is sure to carry. Onigiri are almost a certain bet, and nikuman steamed meat buns have more recently become available everywhere and all year round. You’ll probably even find a melon pan in each store if they aren’t already sold out. Another…

Japan Today - Food

10.08.2025

Lawson now sells old rice as 'vintage' onigiri in Japan - Japan Today

There’s a severe shortage of rice in Japan at the moment, and the situation is so dire that the government recently released emergency stockpiles to make the everyday staple more widely available. As these are emergency stockpiles, though, the rice isn’t freshly harvested — in fact, some would go so far…

Japan Today - Food

11.08.2025

Try some of Japan’s summer foods - Japan Today

Anyone who has lived in Japan has noticed the sharp contrast in seasons and the celebration of those distinctions. One of the many Japanese words related to seasons, 旬 (shun), describes the peak period of produce, fish and other food in Japan. Each food has its own “shun,” so certain dishes are more…

Japan Today - Food

12.08.2025

You can now buy Studio Ghibli shaved ice desserts in Japan - Japan Today

We are currently reaching peak summer in Japan, which means it’s time to call in the big guns of summertime refreshment. This month, the Studio Ghibli-affiliated Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory, run by the brother of Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki, is answering the call with a shaved ice dessert that’s big on flavor… and…

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Lawson now sells old rice as 'vintage' onigiri in Japan - Japan Today

Try some of Japan’s summer foods - Japan Today

You can now buy Studio Ghibli shaved ice desserts in Japan - Japan Today

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