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Family Mart - A Japanese Convenience Store

June 25th, 2008 by Mike

Family Mart

Today’s report was made possible by the the good people of Japan’s Family Mart. You can find Family Mart nearly everywhere in Japan, and believe you me, they have some interesting items to sell you! For starters, perhaps you are a “fashionally” challenged man and want to know what all the “cool kids” are wearing… Everything from hair dye to eyeliner… Yes Men’s Digger is for you!

Fashion Magazine - Men's Digger

Mmmmm… doesn’t tickle your fancy??? Need something to make you look a little bit unhealthier, little more pale shall we??? OK then try the hilarious Men’s Joker magazine! I think the man on the cover looks like the kind of guy that would be a barrel of laughs!

Men's Joker - This Dude is so funny isn't he???

Well by now you might be feeling a bit thirsty… so why don’t you have some sweat? Pocari Sweat that is… This stuff is like the Gatorade of Japan! Seriously, it really is a sports drink and it actually tastes pretty good too! If you are curious and can’t catch a flight to Japan, you might be able to find it at your local Asian grocery store. However you should be prepared to pay something ridiculous like around $5 for it. In Japan, it costs about $1.50, just like Coke!

I can’t tell you how many times I have wondered around Japan in the heat and thought to myself, “Geeze, If only I had something to replenish my ion supply… oh wait a minute!”

Man, I'd sure like to drink some sweat!

Of course no drink is complete without something to snack on. Some chocolate you say? OK well have a Crunky!!! This must have been what Lil’ John and all those other rap artists from Atlanta must eat before they creating their masterpieces.

Crunky Chocolate

Don’t like Chocolate? OK well how about some Cheese crackers? Although it might be hard to make a decision because you can either have 51% Cheeza, or 52% Cheeza… Oh Heavens to Betsy… How will I ever decide?

Cheeza

Of course theres always an Egg Dog! Doesn’t than name make you want to just dig in? MMMM mmmm mmm delicious!

Egg Dog

Ha! Contrary to what my shirts says I was just pretending and I actually bought some Panky! I would have bought Hanky but sadly it was no where to be found.

Panky but no Hanky
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Comment by Norie
2008-06-26 10:06:45

I love Japanese conveni!
So many interesting things and foods.
You made me homesick, cannot wait next vacation.

Comment by Mike
2008-06-26 22:42:29

Yes, they really are convenient!

 
 
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Comment by Nick Subscribed to comments via email
2008-06-26 19:30:16

I couldn’t find any Hanky chocolate to go with the Panky, but this is pretty close.

Comment by Mike
2008-06-26 22:43:34

Yes, who could forget Mr. Haacky the Christmas Poo?

 
 
Comment by Sean
2008-06-26 21:13:24

There’s a “Family Mart” in the ICT building… even the font looks similar to the “real” Family Mart in Japan (except for the colour).

Comment by Mike
2008-06-26 22:44:58

Yeah I think I’ve seen it before. In case other readers don’t know what the ICT building, it’s on the campus of the University of Calgary. My workplace, shhhh don’t tell anyone!

I wonder if they made the sign like that on purpose.

 
 
Comment by WordsnCollision
2008-06-27 05:53:43

I heard Famimart may be coming to the USA - probably without the amusing snacks & drinks, though.

Comment by Mike
2008-06-27 07:04:19

Oh it just won’t be the same then! They should keep the same product line and they would probably do some killer business!

 
 
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Comment by Heather
2008-06-28 10:28:57

Perhaps the hanky is found in the egg dog?

Comment by Mike
2008-06-28 10:35:41

I guess we will never know….

 
 
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Comment by wingman
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Brother, how’s it going Mikey? I’m back and badder than ever. Love your stories from Japan.

 
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