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Keeping Cool at the Conbini
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Keeping Cool at the Conbini

The Conbini Boys are back after their episode 10 blowout. They start with a check in on the Chiki Wars, taking a look at Family Mart’s new 3 part famichiki series, featuring the incredible Karamucho Famichiki this week. Following up from last week’s alcohol themed episode, Matt and Mike go in depth about drinking culture in Japan, talking about everything from nomikais to daikos. The Spicy Commentator is back with a traditional Japanese sweet review from 7-11, and for new items this week, the boys take a look at some items to keep you cool during the hot summer. Finally, they take a look at the world of conbini news, unearthing an interesting new trend involving t-shirts as well as another hero to add to the conbini hall of fame.

1:57 - Chiki Wars: Family Mart’s new 3 part Famichiki series

5:49 - Overview of Japanese drinking culture

12:00 - Spicy Commentator Reviews: 7-11’s Mochimochi Warabimochi

14:40 - New Item: 7-11's Clear Cooler Strong: Pineapple and Mango Sour

16:14 - New Item: Lawson's Machi Cafe: Frozen Party Soda

18:07 - Mailbag

21:44 - The Great Conbini T-shirt battle: Lawson's Sour Squad vs Family Mart's Karamucho Chiki

24:48 - Conbini News: A new hero is born

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Mike and Matt dive into their passion - Japan’s convenience stores, known as conbini. From canned coffee to fried chicken to seasonal one-offs, we’ll be hitting you with the biggest news across the conbini landscape.
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