Into konbini life—and MORE, MORE Japan.
Launching October 2026
At KFC Japan, Fried Chicken Gets a Bed of Rice
A new meal pairs the chain’s boneless chicken with seasoned rice, teriyaki sauce and a carton with a familiar takeout silhouette.
Into konbini life—and MORE, MORE Japan.
Launching October 2026
Konbini Two Editors
Yamazaki’s Annual Highball Can Returns, With a Taste of Japanese Oak
Suntory’s limited-edition release, arriving December 22, brings long-aged mizunara-cask whisky to a familiar ready-to-drink format.
Fukuoka Airport Is Getting a Taste of Asia’s Streets
Seven food brands from Taiwan and Thailand will make their Japanese debuts at TABISIA, a new airport complex scheduled to open around summer 2027.
Stranger Things Turns 10. 7-Eleven Japan Teams Up with Netflix for Demogorgon Doughnuts, Surfer Boy Pizza and More.
From sweets to savory bites, a 16-item collaboration brings the Netflix series to Japanese convenience stores, starting Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
At Lawson, ‘Attack on Titan’ Is a Game of Chance
A new Ichiban Kuji lottery arrives October 24, 2026, with five Survey Corps figures, a collection of smaller prizes and one particularly elusive Levi on horseback.
Komeda’s Coffee Heads to Bangkok—with a Taste of Thailand
The Japanese café chain’s first Thai location opens on Monday, November 16, 2026, with familiar dishes, local coffee beans and Thai tea.
Rilakkuma Tags Along: Lawson’s New Charms and Stickers
Limited-edition goods inspired by the Rilakkuma anime arrive at participating Lawson stores on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Pokémon Returns to Mister Donut—and Slowpoke Takes Its Time
Pikachu and Alolan Diglett arrive on November 4, 2026, with doughnuts, blankets and collectible packaging marking Pokémon’s 30th anniversary. Slowpoke joins later, naturally.
FamilyMart Upgrades Yakiimo, Japan’s Warming Winter Treat
Two hours in the oven and a foil wrapper give the roasted sweet potato a seasonal update, arriving on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Last Year’s Fruit Ponch Hit Is Coming Back to 7-Eleven Shelves
Dole’s collaboration with Tokyo’s Omiya Yogashiten returns with dragon fruit, a wider rollout and another limited run.