[00:54 - 01:02] Discussion of convenience stores in Japan and their prevalence

[01:02 - 01:07]Introduction of the theme of the episode: Japanese convenience stores

[04:51 - 04:58]Description of the fried chicken in a pouch and how to open it

[05:14 - 05:22]Debate over which convenience store has the best fried chicken

[05:29 - 05:37]Taste test of the fried chicken from Lawson, 7-Eleven, and Family Mart

[05:29 - 05:37]Mention of different variations of fried chicken at Lawson

[06:09 - 06:19]Cutting and trying the chicken

[06:09 - 06:19]Mention of microwaving the chicken and its impact on the texture

[06:26 - 06:35]Mention of nuggets as an alternative to whole breast

[00:01 - 06:35]Discussion and taste test of fried chicken from various Japanese convenience stores, including Lawson, 7-Eleven, and Family Mart, with a mention of different variations and microwaving the chicken.

[06:36 - 06:41] The speaker thanks the audience and hands over food items to them

[10:28 - 10:35]The speaker gives their opinion on the fried chicken from Family Mart, 7-Eleven, and Lawson's

[10:35 - 10:42]The speaker also tastes chicken nuggets from Lawson's, which they do not enjoy

[11:53 - 12:01]The speaker comments on the appearance of the food items and begins to taste them

[12:26 - 12:35]The speaker expresses disappointment that they do not live near a 7-Eleven

[06:36 - 12:42]Overall, the speaker and others present agree that the best fried chicken is from Lawson's, followed by 7-Eleven, and the worst is from Family Mart.

[17:40 - 17:52] Narrator talks about going to get food from a convenience store

[18:31 - 18:36]They try various hot food items, including pizza bread, skewered meat, and yakitori

[18:42 - 18:47]They introduce their new intern, Ashley

[18:42 - 18:47]They are pleasantly surprised by the taste of the sake

[18:42 - 18:47]The overall impression is that convenience stores sometimes have surprisingly good food options

[18:58 - 19:04]Ashley brings them a cheap sake from the store

[18:58 - 19:04]The group laughs and jokes throughout the taste test

[19:04 - 19:09]They do not enjoy the yakitori and do not recommend getting it at a convenience store

[19:04 - 19:09]They try a potato katsu, but it turns out to be minced katsu instead

[19:04 - 19:09]The group is happy with their experience, although they do not recommend the yakitori

[12:43 - 19:09]In general, convenience stores can be a good option for cheap and convenient food, but it's best to stick to other types of restaurants for certain dishes.

[19:10 - 19:15] Person talks about trying deep fried humbago for the first time.

[19:27 - 19:33]Describes the smell and appearance of the food.

[19:50 - 19:57]Tastes it and describes it as lacking seasoning and tasting like cardboard.

[21:19 - 21:25]Tries a spring roll and is pleasantly surprised by the taste and compares it to dim sum.

[22:32 - 22:41]Discusses the difficulty of finding good Mexican food in Japan.

[23:16 - 23:24]Mentions other hot food items available at convenience stores, including instant ramen and pasta.

[24:36 - 24:43]Talks about Lawson's premium hot food section and mentions Gudon and food on.

[25:55 - 26:01]Advertisment for Harry's razor set and body wash.

[19:10 - 26:01]Person talks about trying deep fried humbago and a spring roll at a convenience store in Japan, discusses the difficulty of finding good Mexican food and other hot food items available, and mentions a premium hot food section at Lawson's. They also mention an advertisement for Harry's razor set and body wash.

[27:17 - 27:26] The speaker discusses a promotional offer for Harry's starter set for $3

[27:34 - 27:40]The offer includes a razor, shave cream, and storage case

[27:34 - 27:40]The speaker shares their positive experience using the razor and recommends it

[27:46 - 27:51]The speaker talks about the quality of Harry's products and their manufacturing process

[29:08 - 29:20]They try a beef bowl and katsudon, and discuss the convenience and taste of convenience store food

[31:16 - 31:22]The speaker and two others try out 7-Eleven hot food items

[31:33 - 31:38]The speaker and others sample various snacks found in convenience stores

[31:33 - 31:38]They discuss the abundance of snacks compared to hot food

[31:38 - 31:50]The speaker shares their experience surviving on solely convenience store food while working in a remote location

[31:38 - 31:50]The speaker asks how long one could survive on solely convenience store food before getting bored

[31:38 - 31:50]The speaker shares their experience of surviving on convenience store food for an extended period of time

[26:01 - 32:23]Convenience store food can be a convenient and tasty option, but may become boring over time.

[33:09 - 33:25] The speaker discusses their experience in Japan and their reliance on convenience store food.

[33:50 - 33:58]They talk about the lack of variety and options in their home country compared to Japan.

[34:31 - 34:40]They mention a specific type of convenience store food called "family month" which they ate multiple times a day for a month.

[34:31 - 34:40]They discuss the convenience and availability of different types of food in Japanese convenience stores.

[35:54 - 35:59]They mention a specific type of chicken breast packaged for convenience.

[36:20 - 36:26]They tried a variety of convenience store foods and eventually regretted it.

[36:51 - 36:57]They try a hot dog-like packaged chicken and find it unappetizing.

[37:25 - 37:31]They discuss the differences between convenience store sandwiches from different stores.

[37:25 - 37:31]A variety of convenience store foods are sampled and discussed.

[37:25 - 37:31]The speaker shares their overall opinion on convenience store food in Japan.

[38:17 - 38:22]They mention a unique strawberry shortcake sandwich.

[38:41 - 38:47]The speaker shares their opinion on the lack of crust on Japanese sandwiches.

[32:23 - 39:20]Japan has a wide variety of convenient and tasty food options available at convenience stores.

[45:34 - 45:42]Group is trying different Japanese egg sandwiches

[45:55 - 46:01]They discuss the color and texture of Japanese eggs

[45:55 - 46:01]They try a sandwich with mashed eggs and one with egg slices

[45:55 - 46:01]They compare the mayonnaise flavor and texture of the eggs

[46:01 - 46:06]They try a cross-contaminated sandwich and then the family one with egg slices

[46:01 - 46:06]They try a sandwich with tuna and discuss the breading of Japanese sandwiches

[46:06 - 46:11]They try a strawberry shortcake sandwich and compare it to a regular strawberry shortcake

[46:11 - 46:18]They try a sandwich from Lawson's with a different type of bread

[46:11 - 46:18]They move on to trying savory snacks, specifically onigiri (rice balls) with grilled salmon

[46:18 - 46:27]They discuss the difference in bread at different convenience stores

[46:18 - 46:27]They discuss the quality of whipped cream in Japan

[46:18 - 46:27]They mention that companies have their own product lines for onigiri

[39:20 - 46:27]The group tries various Japanese egg sandwiches, discussing the color and texture of Japanese eggs. They also try sandwiches with tuna and a strawberry shortcake sandwich. They then move on to trying savory snacks, specifically onigiri with grilled salmon, and mention that convenience stores have their own product lines for these snacks. They also discuss the quality of whipped cream in Japan.

[46:27 - 46:33]The speaker discusses various types of onigiri at a convenience store, including a basic and premium version.

[46:33 - 46:40]They express a preference for hot foods and fried foods at 7-Eleven, but not for onigiri.

[47:10 - 47:15]The speaker and Joey compare different types of onigiri and discuss what makes a good one.

[48:11 - 48:18]They also discuss their favorite fillings for onigiri, including tuna and salmon belly.

[49:32 - 49:37]The speaker mentions trying different brands of onigiri, including Family Mart and Lawson's.

[50:29 - 50:35]They also mention other cold or savory snacks they like to get at convenience stores.

[50:54 - 50:59]The speaker concludes that they rarely eat onigiri as a meal, but it is a convenient snack to fill them up.

[52:08 - 52:17]The speaker and Joey try a seafood stick with cheese and cod roe, and do not enjoy it.

[52:17 - 52:24]The speaker expresses a dislike for processed crab sticks.

[52:24 - 52:33]They also mention their preference for grilled and sauced crab sticks at summer festivals.

[46:27 - 52:44]The speaker discusses various types of onigiri at a convenience store and their preferences for hot foods and fried foods. They compare different types of onigiri and discuss their favorite fillings, as well as trying different brands. They also mention other snacks they like to get at convenience stores. The speaker and Joey try a processed seafood stick that they do not enjoy, and the speaker concludes that onigiri is a convenient snack, but not a preferred meal choice.

[52:44 - 52:56]Introduction to sponsored video by Boxu, a Japanese snack box company

[54:25 - 54:32]Description of Boxu and their partnerships with family snack makers

[54:25 - 54:32]Announcement of special Hanami-themed pink box for March orders

[54:32 - 54:39]Mention of special offer for first-time customers and recurring monthly themed boxes

[56:53 - 57:00]Personal connection to pickled plums through the speaker's grandmother

[57:00 - 57:06]Introduction to various snacks being tasted by the video hosts

[57:06 - 57:13]Discussion of Japan's superior snack game

[57:06 - 57:13]Tasting of Japanese bacon and criticism of its quality

[58:14 - 58:21]Promotion for Boxu's authentic Japanese snacks and 10% off discount code

[58:48 - 58:54]Tasting of pickled plums and discussion of its sourness

[52:44 - 59:24]Summary of the video's content and mention of the speaker's grandmother's involvement.

[1.04:23 - 1.04:29]The speaker and others are discussing Japanese snacks and food items

[1.04:55 - 1.05:00]Other unique snacks are mentioned, such as dried fish items and tempura chips

[1.04:55 - 1.05:00]The group tries some of the snacks, including squid and seaweed tempura chips and salmon skin chips

[1.05:05 - 1.05:11]The speaker brings out a snack called carinto, which looks like a turd but is actually fried black sugar particles

[1.05:05 - 1.05:11]They try the carinto and discuss its taste and texture

[1.05:17 - 1.05:24]The group discusses the different types of Samebay and their varying levels of hardness

[1.05:24 - 1.05:31]They mention a particular type of snack called Umeboshi which the speaker enjoys

[1.05:31 - 1.05:37]The speaker shares a story about biting into a particularly hard Samebay

[1.05:37 - 1.05:43]They discuss the different textures and flavors of the snacks, with some being more enjoyable than others

[1.05:37 - 1.05:43]More snacks are brought out, including Samebay, a type of rice cracker

[1.05:37 - 1.05:43]The group continues to try and discuss various snacks

[59:24 - 1.05:43]The group discusses and tries various unique and sometimes unusual Japanese snacks, sharing their opinions and experiences.

[1.10:10 - 1.10:16] A person is trying different types of Japanese snacks with a friend

[1.11:30 - 1.11:37]They try a mochi rice cookie and find it strange but not bad

[1.11:30 - 1.11:37]They also try a snack version of instant ramen, which they used to eat as a child

[1.12:06 - 1.12:11]They try a condiment snack with hardened mustard and mayo, one person likes it while the other does not

[1.12:06 - 1.12:11]They try a seaweed and salt snack that dissolves easily and has little flavor

[1.12:17 - 1.12:23]Next, they try a type of sembe (cracker) and enjoy it, but find it too rich to eat in large quantities

[1.12:43 - 1.12:49]Lastly, they try Castella, a type of Japanese cake, and discuss its origins

[1.05:43 - 1.12:55]Overall, they try a variety of unique Japanese snacks and share their opinions on each.

[1.12:55 - 1.13:00]Castella is a Japanese pastry that is really good.

[1.13:28 - 1.13:33]The pastry in Japan is fluffy and amazing.

[1.13:51 - 1.13:59]There are different types of sweets in Japan that are marketed in unique ways.

[1.15:57 - 1.16:02]They try a sugar rusk, which is literally sugar on a baguette.

[1.16:29 - 1.16:34]Family Mart has a collaboration with an Italian import called Godevo.

[1.16:34 - 1.16:40]The group tries different sweets from Family Mart and Lawson's.

[1.16:45 - 1.16:51]They also try a beef curry bread in a chocolate bun, which is described as an abomination.

[1.19:22 - 1.19:27]They also try a chocolate bread collaboration with Godevo, which is rich and delicious.

[1.12:55 - 1.20:23]Overall, the group is impressed with the variety and quality of sweets in Japan.

[1.20:23 - 1.20:30]Speaker discusses liking a food with artificial chocolate taste and not liking bread with the chocolate

[1.20:55 - 1.21:01]Speaker mentions a friend who likes anything and is not afraid to try new foods

[1.20:55 - 1.21:01]Speaker discusses trying new foods as a way to appreciate different cultures

[1.21:22 - 1.21:27]Speaker and friend try a food that looks like sex and tastes good, but has high calories and sugar

[1.21:43 - 1.21:49]Friend mentions a healthier food, almond balls, that they both like

[1.24:29 - 1.24:35]They try a smoked potato butter pretzel stick and have mixed opinions

[1.25:35 - 1.25:41]All of the snacks they tried were from a store called Natural Lawson's, which specializes in healthier options

[1.25:42 - 1.25:48]They try a cranberry cookie with Gaba, a healthy ingredient, and find it to be a diet snack

[1.20:23 - 1.27:22]The speaker and their friend try various snacks from a store called Natural Lawson's, discussing their likes and dislikes and the healthiness of each snack. They also touch on the topic of trying new foods as a way to appreciate different cultures.

[1.27:22 - 1.27:27]The speaker is trying a snack called "Bellvita" and compares it to diet cookies.

[1.27:28 - 1.27:34]They discuss other snacks from different countries and the speaker enjoys a cranberry-flavored one.

[1.28:25 - 1.28:33]They mention an old video where they tried to mix Ramine candy with carbonated water, but it didn't work.

[1.28:39 - 1.28:45]The speaker describes Ramine as a Japanese lemonade.

[1.30:10 - 1.30:18]They try various Japanese snacks, including chocolate babies and "Umaybo" sticks.

[1.30:10 - 1.30:18]The "Umaybo" sticks are very light and have been around since the 1920s.

[1.30:55 - 1.31:01]The speaker tries a corn portage flavored "Umaybo" stick and compares it to Space Raiders.

[1.31:59 - 1.32:08]They also try a cheese flavored one and the speaker mentions growing out of them after discovering real cheese.

[1.32:14 - 1.32:19]A new snack is introduced called "Cheese with Kamaboko", which the speaker describes as fish cake.

[1.32:42 - 1.32:48]The group struggles to open the packaging and the snack is described as smelling like vomit.

[1.33:53 - 1.33:59]The speaker tries it and describes it as tasting like plastic and fish.

[1.34:07 - 1.34:12]Another snack called "Melty Kiss" is introduced, which is mochi with chocolate on it.

[1.34:24 - 1.34:29]The speaker is not a fan of mochi.

[1.27:22 - 1.34:35]The packaging is praised and the speaker gives their overall opinion on Japanese snacks. Overall, the speaker discusses trying various Japanese snacks and their personal opinions on them.

[1.34:35 - 1.34:43]The speaker talks about a Japanese brand called "Melty Kiss" that always has seasonal flavors.

[1.34:53 - 1.34:59]They discuss how the brand's chocolates melt quickly and the speaker enjoys them.

[1.35:19 - 1.35:25]There is confusion over whether the chocolate has mochi in it or not.

[1.35:34 - 1.35:40]The speaker mentions a mochi variant called "Mochi Mochi" and discusses how mochi is made.

[1.38:20 - 1.38:26]They then try various chocolate snacks, including a chocolate pound cake and a chocolate pie.

[1.38:53 - 1.39:00]The speaker talks about Hokkaido melons and how expensive they are.

[1.39:15 - 1.39:23]They try a melon flavored Kit Kat and enjoy the taste.

[1.40:09 - 1.40:14]The speaker mentions a 7-Eleven brand snack called "Sugar Butter Sand Tree" and decides not to try it.

[1.41:05 - 1.41:10]They then try a wasabi-flavored snack and are pleasantly surprised by its subtle taste.

[1.34:35 - 1.41:55]Overall, the speaker and their companion discuss and try various Japanese snacks and flavors.

[1.41:55 - 1.42:02]The speaker discusses going to sushi restaurants with friends from abroad and seeing them incorrectly put soy sauce and wasabi on their sushi

[1.42:13 - 1.42:32]They discuss the correct way to eat sushi and the perfect balance of flavors

[1.43:28 - 1.43:36]The speaker then talks about their love for matcha, mentioning that it used to be overrated but is now their favorite flavor

[1.44:18 - 1.44:25]They try various Japanese snacks, including seaweed paste, chocolate potato chips, and a snow chocolate that melts in your mouth

[1.47:41 - 1.48:00]The group debates which convenience store has the best hot foods, with the speaker ultimately giving the title to Lawson

[1.49:37 - 1.49:48]They also debate which convenience store has the best sandwiches, with the speaker preferring Lawson's tuna sandwich over Family Mart's egg sandwich

[1.41:55 - 1.49:48]The speaker discusses their experiences at sushi restaurants and their love for matcha, tries various Japanese snacks, and debates the best hot foods and sandwiches from convenience stores before concluding with their overall love for Japanese convenience stores.

[1.49:48 - 1.49:59]Narrator describes not eating many sandwiches from the communes and not having a strong opinion on them.

[1.50:18 - 1.50:24]Narrator describes the clean and nicely wrapped onigiri with filling in every bite.

[1.50:24 - 1.50:29]Narrator gives strong opinion on onigiri from Lawson's, stating it is hands down the best.

[1.50:37 - 1.50:43]Narrator and others discuss trying two different onigiri flavors and finding them both equally depressing.

[1.50:43 - 1.50:51]Narrator and others discuss their favorite Lawson's snacks, including fish snacks and squid.

[1.52:02 - 1.52:08]Narrator and others discuss trying various snacks, including Kit Kat watermelon and bread, which disappointed them.

[1.53:57 - 1.54:07]Narrator and others mention the variety of items available at convenience stores, such as paying bills and buying household items.

[1.53:57 - 1.54:07]Narrator and others mention buying technical items, such as SD cards and chargers, at convenience stores.

[1.54:41 - 1.54:50]Narrator mentions buying socks and gloves from convenience stores and recommends listeners do the same when visiting Japan.

[1.55:09 - 1.55:22]Narrator and others discuss their disappointment in Family Mart chicken and ask listeners to validate their opinion by trying it.

[1.55:46 - 1.55:54]Narrator and others mention patrons, ask for meme submissions, and promote their Patreon and Spotify.

[1.55:54 - 1.56:14]The group apologizes to audio listeners and recommends not listening to this episode for a better experience.

[1.56:27 - 1.56:37]The group thanks listeners and signs off.

[1.49:48 - 1.56:37]The group discusses their opinions on sandwiches and onigiri from Lawson's, tries different onigiri flavors, talks about their favorite snacks and items available at convenience stores, and promotes their Patreon and Spotify. They apologize to audio listeners and sign off.