Enjoy the things you can afford
Brand: Fujiya Cost: 129 yen Found at: Ministop It’s official! The name of the new era in Japan has been announced. As of April 30th, the Heisei Era (“peace everywhere” era) – the 31 year-long era in which I was born – will be over and the Reiwa (“joyful harmony”) era will begin. For... Continue Reading →
Brand: Fujiya Cost: 115 Found At: Family Mart The image depicted on this box is that of the mont blanc, the single worst confection for sale here in Japan. It’s a tower of mediocre, dry frosting, dispensed in long threads to create a mountain of sweet string. It is as if someone dropped a... Continue Reading →
Brand: Fujiya Cost: 115 yen Found At: Family Mart I always appreciate when one thing is actually two things. I am, by nature, a bit of a scavenger, preferring to try little bits off everyone’s plates than to sit and eat my own. This has never gone over well. So, even though I was not... Continue Reading →
Brand: Fujiya Cost: 115 Found At: Family Mart My co-worker last term was obsessed with “Country Ma’am.” They are a brand of bulk cookies that are sold here, and to be fair they are really good. They are soft and sweet and most importantly, they are cheap. And like Twix, they have a variety of... Continue Reading →
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