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Conbini Monday Wk27

By Shibuya246 · · 2 min read · 14 photos · 6 comments

Rilakkuma checking out these tasty soybean cereal bars from Yakult
Rilakkuma checking out these tasty soybean cereal bars from Yakult

Yakult is well known for its Yakult milk drink which can be found in supermarkets overseas as well as Japan. Yakult has a number of subsidiaries that make other products such as these cereal bars made from Yakult Health Foods.

The banana and coconuts bar was a treat. I ate the maple syrup bar when I was on the golf coursePhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length60mmAperturef/10Shutter1/400sISO3200Taken9 Nov 2009, 14:27
The banana and coconuts bar was a treat. I ate the maple syrup bar when I was on the golf course
I haven't tried the plain chocolate bar yet, but the apple tart was delicious
I haven't tried the plain chocolate bar yet, but the apple tart was delicious
These minestrone soup with ginger and Korean samugetan soup with ginger are packaged saying they are good to help women overcome the coldPhoto dataCameraApple iPhone 3GAperturef/2.8Taken9 Nov 2009, 12:12
These minestrone soup with ginger and Korean samugetan soup with ginger are packaged saying they are good to help women overcome the cold
If ginger is good in soup then it is even better in tea. These bottles are served hot and contain milk tea with gingerPhoto dataCameraApple iPhone 3GAperturef/2.8Taken9 Nov 2009, 12:13
If ginger is good in soup then it is even better in tea. These bottles are served hot and contain milk tea with ginger
There are some new chocolates around from meiji. This box of strawberry chocolates look good. They are just out for the winter season
There are some new chocolates around from meiji. This box of strawberry chocolates look good. They are just out for the winter season
I almost ate the box when I saw these Bourbon sweets. The packaging conveys a really good image of yummy chocolate and sweet caramel tastePhoto dataCameraApple iPhone 3GAperturef/2.8Taken9 Nov 2009, 13:59
I almost ate the box when I saw these Bourbon sweets. The packaging conveys a really good image of yummy chocolate and sweet caramel taste

One thing which you often find in the convenience store is a corner stocked with bites to go down with beer or Japanese sake. Otsumami (おつまみ) usually give me the image of old men sitting around sipping sake and eating dried squid or beef jerky. Lets have a look at some of the offerings here.

There are plenty of choices here for Otsumami おつまみPhoto dataCameraApple iPhone 3GAperturef/2.8Taken9 Nov 2009, 12:15
There are plenty of choices here for Otsumami おつまみ
Spicy beef jerky and dried squid at 105 YEN a pack. Somebody pass the sake please
Spicy beef jerky and dried squid at 105 YEN a pack. Somebody pass the sake please
Time for some more squid. Can anyone identify these? Have you tried them before?Photo dataCameraApple iPhone 3GAperturef/2.8Taken9 Nov 2009, 12:15
Time for some more squid. Can anyone identify these? Have you tried them before?
Cheese sticks and some more ika. Looks like a popular item
Cheese sticks and some more ika. Looks like a popular item

Ok, if you are not into Japanese sake, then you will need something to wash down all that beef jerky and dried squid. How about a bottle of Cassis Fanta from New Zealand to get things going.

Cassis Fanta from New ZealandPhoto dataCameraApple iPhone 3GAperturef/2.8Taken9 Nov 2009, 12:16
Cassis Fanta from New Zealand

If cookies are more your thing, then Fujiya has 2 new types of chocolate chip you can try.

Country Ma'am by Fujiya make a great chocolate chip cookie. Their new line of cookies have a yuzu flavor to them from Kochi in the South of Japan
Country Ma'am by Fujiya make a great chocolate chip cookie. Their new line of cookies have a yuzu flavor to them from Kochi in the South of Japan
Another flavor of cookies. This time satsumaimo, sweet potatoPhoto dataCameraApple iPhone 3GAperturef/2.8Taken9 Nov 2009, 13:59
Another flavor of cookies. This time satsumaimo, sweet potato

Lots of variety this week from my friendly Family Mart store. What's your favorite type of product? Are you more into the chocolates or is your thing otsumami? Do you like to find a cold drink or are you looking for some hot ginger tea?

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6 comments

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  1. alafista

    I love dried squid. They make great companion for some after dinner snacks and beer while you chat with your friends.

  2. Renechong

    When I first saw the title on Twitter, I thought it was Yakult flavored cereal bars The bourbon chocolates looks so good! hope that they'll have it in the Japanese mart here

  3. sorvani

    intersting to note the Yakult snack bars advertise as 50 kcals. Snack bars trying to advertise low calories here all say 100 cals

  4. CuteCreatures

    Oh beef jerky it's been too long! xD Though in reality most of the time I'm happier snacking on chocolate ^^

  5. shibuya246

    there are so many products here trying to be low cal snack bars. i prefer to see a nutrient bar than a diet bar :)

  6. shibuya246

    chocolate coated beef jerky? LOL