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The Best Combini Protein Bars in Japan
Need a quick snack in Japan while also working on your muscle tone? Here are the best protein bars you can find at most convenience stores.
By Jay Allen
It can be hard to eat healthy on the go. That goes double when you’re traveling abroad. Fortunately, the recent popularity of high-protein eating in Japan means you don’t have to forsake gains while enjoying your time here.
Protein bars in particular are a fast-growing market. And they’re popular enough now that you can snag them at any convenience store in the country. Here are some of my personal faves, along with their nutritional statistics. Plus, I’ll cover a few other ways you can get your protein fix as well.
Scrounging for protein
It can be tough to maximize your protein in Japan if all you do is eat out.
For the most part, food here has good cost/price performance. But many restaurants keep prices low by carefully watching their ingredients. For many chains and small shops, this means including more cheap carbs at the…
