What do Japanese children eat for after school snacks?

Judging by all the high school kids I see, konbini* crap: sugar bread, instant noodles, chocolate snacks, etc. A year ago a konbini opened inside our local library. read more

Judging by all the high school kids I see, konbini* crap: sugar bread, instant noodles, chocolate snacks, etc. A year ago a konbini opened inside our local library. The space had previously been used by various cafes, all of which failed, because people usually go to the library to read books and not to buy overpriced coffee and snacks, I assume. read more

Many kids eat lunch early — 11:30 or even before — and then have an afternoon of classes and maybe even an after-school activity before their next chance to eat. Depending on a child's age and after-school routine, parents might not always be able to control what their kids eat in the late afternoon. read more

Toss that bag of potato chips in the trash—this simple snack may be healthy, but your kiddos will be begging you to make these crispy zucchini chips every day after school. Get the recipe at Diethood. read more