Tag Archives: convenience store

The Best Snacks in the World, Japan Edition

Posted on November 18, 2017 by findingfoodfluency

It’s a tough question for the culinary traveler– which country has the best snacks in the world? Impossible to answer, much like “which country has the best seated outdoor bronze Buddha statue built in 1993?” (If you said Hong Kong, … Continue reading →

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Japanese Onigiri Month, Part Six: Nothin’ But Eel

Posted on March 21, 2017 by findingfoodfluency

Oof, that’s a lot of rice. No, it’s not slang for money; rather, it’s an obvious conclusion. Eat onigiri, spike your blood sugar levels. And if you don’t want all of those carbohydrates, have fun making a spectacle of yourself … Continue reading →

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Introducing…Onigiri (おにぎり/🍙) Month

Posted on February 28, 2017 by findingfoodfluency

After taking a moment to reflect back on the more than five years BuildingMyBento has been around, two things stand out– There has only ever been one themed month, and that was five years ago. Not enough deference has been … Continue reading →