Episode 217: Clotheshorse in Japan: Konbini, Egg Salad, and A Love for Denny's

Clotheshorse (aka Amanda) is in Japan!
And in this week's episode, recorded in Kyoto, Amanda shares the history of Japanese convenience stores and why they are loved by tourists and the Japanese alike.  We'll talk about the following:

• The impact of convenience stores on low income people in the United States (and the reality of living in a food desert),
• The history of the convenience stores  (konbini) in Japan,
• Why Amanda loves Denny's in Japan,
• Amanda's thoughts on the best items at each chain.

And of course, so much more!

Read Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata.
Get your onigiri at Asahi Imports in Austin.
This book contains Amanda's favorite potato salad recipe.
Hotel Graphy Nezu: where Amanda always stays in Tokyo

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