Food
Where and how to eat in Japan: from the konbini to set-menu restaurants, without knowing Japanese.
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20 June 2026
Kinoko no Yama Hokkaido Milk (Meiji): good, but expensive for what it is
Review of Meiji's Kinoko no Yama Hokkaido Milk special edition: taste, price, and whether it's worth buying as a souvenir from Japan.
By Yen & Zen
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17 June 2026
Eating in Japan without speaking Japanese: the practical guide
How to navigate Japanese restaurants without speaking the language: ticket vending machines, photo menus, plastic food displays, how to pay without incident, and the apps that actually help.
By Yen & Zen
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13 June 2026
Japanese convenience stores: what they're actually useful for (and what they're not)
A practical guide to Japanese konbini for travellers: the ATM that accepts foreign cards, sending luggage to your hotel, what food is worth buying, and what most tourists don't know they can do from the corner shop.
By Yen & Zen
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29 May 2026
Eating in Japan with kids: the family restaurant guide
Japanese family restaurants are a category that doesn't exist in most Western countries: chain restaurants with kids' menus, a toy included, tablet ordering and very reasonable prices. A guide from real experience with three children.
By Yen & Zen