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This chilled sando is a convenience store must-try.
When you’re travelling around Japan and learning the language, you’ll find yourself picking up new words in odd places, and right now the word at 7-Eleven is “yokubari“. Literally translating as “greedy” or “indulgent“, the chain is using the word to describe a range of single-serve “one-piece” sandwiches that are so loaded with decadent fillings they’re bulging at the seams, and now there’s a new variety on the shelves.
▼ Chocolate Chip & Whipped Cream
At first glance, you might wonder where the chocolate chips are, as the cross-section shows what appears to be flakes rather than chips.
The chocolate chunks are there but they’re hiding inside the sandwich, scattered within the cream filling.
We only found out about the chunks after picking up one of the “yokubari sando” at our nearest 7-Eleven. It took us a while to get to the inside of the sando, though, as we were mesmerised by just how beautiful it looked.
▼ The combination of white, brown and pink created a wonderfully harmonious colour palette.
The pink slices are called “sakura bread”, and are said to add more than just visual appeal as they’re slightly salty, with a flavour that’s reminiscent of pickled cherry blossoms.
Opening the sandwich for a closer look, we were pleased to see that the filling hadn’t just been pushed to the cross section – it covered the entire surface area of the bread, proving the chain wasn’t skimping on the chocolate chip cream.
This is when we discovered that the cream was actually filled with chunks of chocolate, making it look like chocolate chip ice cream.
▼ Flakes up front, chips out back.
Putting the sandwich back together for a taste, we took a big bite and lost ourselves to the super soft texture.
The bread was plump and chewy, the cream was fluffy and exquisite, and the mixture of chocolate flakes and chips made it taste chunky and melty at the same time.
This meltiness actually had another surprising effect, as it made the whole thing taste like an ice cream sandwich. The chocolate itself tasted like the hardened sort you get on chocolate-covered ice creams, so every bite fooled the taste buds into thinking this was an ice cream.
It was such an unusual sensation that we hardly noticed any saltiness from the sakura bread – if it was there it only added to the ice cream effect – and we were glad we had it chilled as this made it taste even more like chocolate chip ice cream.
We didn’t think the chain could outdo itself after wowing us with its previous Yokubari Sando, filled with colourful chocolate sprinkles, but we’re happy to say they’ve blown us out of the water with this new variety. Sweet, delicious, and very indulgent, the Chocolate Chip and Whipped Cream Yokubari is a convenience store must-try, and it’s perfectly timed for summer, when its ice cream-esque character will keep you cool and refreshed during Japan’s scorchingly hot days.
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My Neighbour Totoro is here to help you look and feel cool in traditional Japanese style.
With the weather heating up in Japan, people across the nation are reaching into their cupboards and bringing out their fans, cotton bedding, and other cooling items to help cope with the rising temperatures.
Those who like to stay cool in traditional Japanese style, however, will be reaching for items made with igusa, a soft rush grass that has been used here for centuries. Commonly used for tatami flooring, products made with igusa have an earthy scent, natural deodorising effects, and excellent moisture-regulating properties – when humidity levels are high, igusa absorbs excess moisture, and in dry environments, it slowly releases moisture, providing comfort without the use of air conditioning.
▼ The cooling, air-cleansing properties of igusa are part of what makes Japanese homes so special.
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Igusa is a common element in traditional countryside homes where the old ways still hold strong, like the Kusakabe family home that features in the Studio Ghibli film My Neighbour Totoro. So it makes sense that Studio Ghibli would release its own series of igusa products, adorned with motifs and characters from the movie.
▼ The first item is the Igusa Seat Cushion, which comes in two gorgeous designs.
The cushions measure 40 centimetres (15.7 inches) in height and width, and are two centimetres thick, with a smooth surface that makes them very comfortable to sit on, even for long periods of time.
The first design, “Drop“, gives us a Soot Sprite, Small Totoro, and Medium Totoro, with a handful of sweets for added colour and cuteness.
The second design, “Retro Style“, adds a dash of retro colour to a Soot Sprite, a Small Totoro and a silhouette of the Large Totoro, accompanied by an auspicious traditional shippo pattern.
These two designs also feature on three other cushions, starting with the “Mini Flat Pillow” which is filled with breathable polyethylene pipes.
▼ Drop
▼ Retro Style
▼ Next up, we have the Bale Pillow, which is filled with low-rebound urethane chips.
These chips have excellent resistance against sagging, so the cushion is less prone to losing its shape, giving you just the right amount of neck support for summertime naps.
▼ The final cushion is the Candy Pillow, so-called as the rolled shape and ties on each end resemble a candy roll.
Filled with breathable polyethylene pipes, this pillow is less prone to heat buildup, making it another summer naptime essential.
For the ultimate nap, you can pair the pillows with an igusa rug, and there are two to choose from in the collection, both cutely named “Wagororo“.
Wagororo combines the word “wa” (“Japanese style”) with “gorogoro” (“to lounge around”), and that’s exactly what these mats are designed for.
▼ The rectangular mat comes in two sizes, 140 x 200 centimetres and 176 x 230 centimetres.
▼ The round mat is 176 centimetres in diameter.
Every item in the range is made with domestically sourced igusa, and protected with “Hiba Essence” extracted from Hiba trees in Aomori Prefecture, using a special process unique to the manufacturer. Hiba essence contains a natural substance called hinokitiol, which adds further antibacterial and deodorizing properties to each product.
According to stockists Donguri Kyowakoku, the scent of grass and the expressions of Totoro and his friends will help “soothe away the fatigue of everyday life”. That’s something we could definitely do with when Japan’s humidity starts zapping our energy levels, and the entire range is available to purchase now, at Donguri Kyowakoku stores in Japan and at the online store (links below).
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Small but mighty, meet the new bag that’s captivating customers in Japan.
Mesh bags are one of this season’s hottest fashion accessories. Lightweight, stylish, and easy to match with almost any outfit, they’ve become a must-have item for summer. Now, Starbucks Japan has joined the trend with a new collection of mesh bags, and they’re already creating a buzz online.
The bags come in three styles: Large green (2,500 yen [US$15.66]) and Small Purple (2,000 yen), which are only available online, and Small Green, which can be purchased in stores and online. We immediately fell in love with the Small Purple version and after ordering it we breathed a sigh of relief that we did, as it was marked “out of stock” soon after.
A few days after placing our order, the mesh bag arrived on our doorstep and it was even cuter than we’d expected. The soft purple colour gives it a stylish yet breezy look that’s perfect for summer, and the design feels both elegant and playful so it’s easy to see why the range has become so popular.
Measuring approximately 19 centimetres (7.5 inches) wide, 9.5 centimetres deep, and 19 centimetres high, the bag has a compact size that adds to its charm. Though it might appear small, the bag is mighty as it comes with an inner pocket and strong handles, making it surprisingly sturdy and practical.
Even with its compact design, we were able to fit all our summer essentials inside, including a wallet, handkerchief, fold-up umbrella, and sunglasses. It’s the perfect companion for quick errands, casual outings, or a day around town, and as you might expect from Starbucks, it’s also perfectly sized for drink-carrying. A reusable cup fits comfortably inside, and tumblers or water bottles fit without any problem, so the storage capacity is particularly impressive.
The look and design of each bag is an instant mood-lifter so it’s easy to understand why all three versions have become so popular. The online-exclusive bags have been selling out quickly, though, making them increasingly difficult to get. As of 1 June, Starbucks appears to be considering additional sales based on the number of customers registered for restock notifications, so if you’re interested, it may be worth registering your interest and keeping an eye out for restock notifications.
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Anyone who has spent a summer in the Pacific Northwest knows it arrives with a specific sort of relief. After months of gray skies and that particular kind of drizzle that makes you question your life choices (and your real estate decisions), the sun shows up in Portland like it’s been meaning to call. The heat is gentle, the light lingers until 9 pm, and suddenly the mountains are just there on the horizon again.
I make a summer bucket list every year for exactly this reason. Because summer in Portland is too good to sleepwalk through, and I have a bad habit of blinking and finding myself in September wondering where July went. This year, I’m paying attention, and these 30 ideas are how.
What do you actually want this summer to feel like? Not what you want to accomplish, not what looks impressive on a to-do list, but the feeling you’re reaching for. More ease? More adventure? What about more mornings where you’re not already behind before you’ve had coffee? Let that answer guide how you move through this list.
We’ve all felt it before: summer can slip through your fingers if you let it. One minute it’s Memorial Day weekend and you’re making plans; the next it’s Labor Day and you’re not entirely sure what happened in between. This list is an antidote to that—a collection of ideas designed to make summer feel lived in, intentional, and (drumroll) fun.
A few of these are adventures, and some are so small they barely count as plans. But every idea on this summer bucket list? 100% worth doing.
Summer eating is its own love language. These ideas are about slowing down and making the most of the season’s best ingredients. Ideally, with good company and something cold in your hand.
1. Visit your local farmers’ market. You have one rule: buy whatever looks best and figure out dinner from there.
2. Make a signature summer drink. These NA summer spritz options are my personal go-to.
3. Host a dinner party with a theme specific enough to become a story. Every dish from a country you’ve never visited. All pink foods (this is on my own summer bucket list). A menu built entirely around one ingredient. Commit to the bit.
4. Try the thing on the menu you’ve been curious about but always talked yourself out of. This is how I discovered that oysters are actually my favorite food.
5. Cook something entirely from scratch that you’ve always bought. A vinaigrette, a simple jam, a loaf of bread. (My only rule on the bread: just please don’t talk about it ad nauseam. Thank you!)
6. Eat at least one meal outside every week this summer. Not a picnic necessarily—just your regular dinner, on a blanket, on the porch… anywhere you can see the sky.
The best thing about summer is that the world is easier to be in. These ideas are about getting out into it—whether that means exploring somewhere new or a post-dinner walk around your neighborhood.
7. Drive somewhere within two hours of home that you’ve never been. No itinerary, and ditch the agenda—just go and see what finds you.
8. Swim in something natural this summer. A lake, a river, the ocean. Embrace the shock of cold water and stay in longer than you planned.
9. Find a trail you’ve never hiked and do it at golden hour. Bring something to sit on at the top and enjoy the view.
10. Spend a morning exploring your own city like a tourist. The museum you’ve walked past a hundred times, the neighborhood you’ve never wandered, or the coffee shop that’s been on your list since last summer.
11. Take a walk without your phone at least once a week. Notice how different the world looks when you’re not half-documenting it.
12. Wake up early enough to watch the sun rise. Make coffee. Bring a blanket. Decide it was worth it.
Summer is the season to finally make time for the things that feed you creatively. These ideas are about getting lost in a story, making something with your hands, and giving your imagination room to breathe.
13. Read a book so good you lose track of time. Let yourself be completely unavailable to the world for the length of a really good chapter.
14. Start a summer journal. Not a diary, just a place to collect things. A pressed flower, a ticket stub, a sentence that stopped you mid-page, the name of a song you can’t get out of your head.
15. Try one creative thing you’ve always been curious about. Watercolor, pottery, film photography. Being a beginner is the whole point.
16. Write a letter to someone you love and actually send it. Not a voice memo, not a text—a letter, with a stamp. Trust me, they’ll love opening it.
17. Read outside whenever possible this summer. Even 10 minutes on a blanket in the backyard counts. Especially 10 minutes on a blanket in the backyard counts.
18. Make a summer playlist that captures exactly how this season feels. Listen to it on the last day of summer and let yourself feel it all.
Some of the best summer memories are just the result of showing up for the people you love. These ideas are about making time for connection before the season slips by.
19. Plan something to look forward to with someone you love. It doesn’t have to be elaborate—a picnic, a long Sunday breakfast, a movie night on someone’s back porch. Put it on the calendar so it actually happens.
20. Call someone you’ve been meaning to call. Walk while you do it so it doesn’t feel like a thing you have to sit down for.
21. Say yes to something you’d normally talk yourself out of. The spontaneous road trip, the last-minute invitation, the plans that don’t quite make sense on paper but sound like a story you’d want to tell later.
22. Throw a gathering with no occasion. Midweek, backyard, everyone brings something. The best parties are unplanned and an excuse to be with some of your favorite people.
23. Take someone somewhere that matters to you. Think of a place you love that they’ve never been, and let them see what you see in it.
24. Tell three people who made your year better that they did. Summer has a way of making you feel generous—lean into it before the feeling passes.
This is the category that ties everything else together. Because the magic of summer isn’t just in the big moments—it’s in how you move through the small ones.
25. Wear the nice thing. The dress you’re saving, the perfume you’re rationing, the earrings that feel like too much for a Tuesday. Tuesday is exactly when you should wear them.
26. Set the table properly for a meal you’re eating alone. Light a candle, put on music, pour something into a real glass. Remember: you are worth the ceremony.
27. Keep fresh flowers in your home all summer. Even grocery store flowers, even a single stem in a jam jar. Beauty is a practice, not a special occasion.
28. Give this summer a name. Just for you, not for Instagram. Something that captures the feeling you’re reaching for. Then live toward it like an intention.
29. Wander into a bookstore with no list and no plan. Buy the book whose cover stops you and trust that instinct.
30. On the last day of August, sit somewhere quiet and write down everything you want to remember about this summer. The light at 8 pm, the conversations that ran long, or maybe the moments that almost slipped by unnoticed.
A summer bucket list is really just a permission slip to pay attention. To notice the way the light hits at 7 pm or to stay at the table a little longer. None of the ideas above requires a flight or a major life overhaul—they just ask you to show up with your eyes open. The magic of summer isn’t something that happens to you. It’s something you decide to notice. And once you start looking for it, you’ll see it everywhere.
This post was last updated on May 25, 2026, to include new insights.
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