Visit FamilyMart, the Popular Convenience Store! ♪

Japanese convenience stores offer a variety of great products, making them a must on any trip! There are several store chains, but this time we will introduce FamilyMart, which has been attracting attention through their catchy advertisements.

One of their most popular items is the "Omusubi" rice ball and there are around 20 or so flavors regularly on offer. Omusubi tastes great on its own, but some customers enjoy buying cup soup with their Omusubi. By adding the Omusubi to the cup soup, they make their own original "Zousui", a kind of flavored rice porridge! It's surprising how much fun it is choosing the flavor of the Omusubi and then deciding on one of the many ways to combine it with the soup.

Koshihikari from Uonuma Rice with Broiled Belly Meat of Salmon

http://www.family.co.jp/goods/omusubi/0416344.html (Japanese)

Tuna Salad with Mayonnaise

http://www.family.co.jp/goods/omusubi/0410021.html (Japanese)

Egg Drop Soup

http://www.family.co.jp/goods/processed_foods/3930496.html (Japanese)

The hot snacks on display in front of the register are also very popular, and the NO.1 all-star is FamiChiki!

"FamiChiki"

http://www.family.co.jp/goods/friedfoods/0253116.html (Japanese)

"FamiChiki" (short for "FamilyMart Chicken") is tender, juicy, crispy fried chicken. Because it is deboned, it is easy to eat and very popular. It's great eaten as a meal or as a snack. From time to time, there are even limited-edition flavors, so be sure to check the latest selection at the register. Buy one for 167 yen (180 yen tax included).

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