The perfect gentleman

So you aspire to be the perfect gent. sophisticated, suave and debonair.


Now you have the beer to match, the perfect combination! ermmm.....

Premium canned coffee

Canned coffee in Japan is common-place, in winter you have a choice of hot or cold, in summer just cold. There are endless varieties of coffee and new ones are released all the time promising "enjoyment", "joy", and with this particular example "radiance". I am sure you never thought you could get so much from a can of coffee...


Between you and me I think they all taste the same..... still this one has the nicest design for the can itself although it reminds me of a beer can.

Nothing compared to Nespresso though

Convenience Stores ｺﾝﾋﾞﾆ

Convenience stores are everywhere in Japan, living in Tokyo makes it even more likely that there is one lurking around every corner..

So are they good or bad?








Well they certainly are convenient as the name suggests they offer a wide range of different products although not a wide range (in general) within a specific product type.....unless its alcohol ;-)

They are open 24 hours, and also often offer other facilities such as an ATM, fax, Copying (in color with digital photo printing) and a delivery service. ...
The bad thing about being never closed is that if you are feeling temptation for a late night snack or drink then you can always get one...which probably means you are more likely to get one..hmmmm

One very good thing about them though is that periodically you can win things as they run promotions... Just last week I won an instant noodle and a box of mints totaling 700yen in value...not bad.





Whats the best thing you have won in a convenience store?....