konbini confessions miyachi — courtesy of Konbini Confessions

Written by Gill Princen

Street interviews in Tokyo have become so popular that they’re nearly impossible to avoid in your daily feed. But if there’s one you shouldn’t miss, it’s Miyachi’s Konbini Confessions.

Konbini Confessions is a wild, unpredictable ride into the heart of Japan’s late-night life. Dressed in wide beige chinos and a white shirt, Miyachi hunts down random bypassers with questions, armed with a microphone in one hand and a can of Strong Zero in the other. Questions range from the grand philosophical musings of ‘Do you think we live in a simulation?’ to the mundane ‘What’s your favorite potato salad?’

The magic of Konbini Confessions lies in its raw spontaneity. You never know what you’re going to get. One moment, you’re hearing a drunken love confession that could rival a soap opera. The next, you’re treated to a rambling, barely-coherent answer that somehow makes perfect sense in the moment. It’s this mix of absurdity and surprisingly deep insights from everyday people in Tokyo that keeps you hooked, never knowing which big life questions the next episode will leave you pondering.

Miyachi creates an atmosphere of candid unpredictability. His approach, blending street culture with no-holds-barred public interaction, reveals a side of Japan far removed from the stereotypical image of order and politeness. Instead, we see the chaotic, vibrant nightlife—unfiltered, unrefined, and unapologetically real. It’s this very unpredictability that has fueled the series’ rise to internet fame, especially on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, where its funny, sometimes downright outrageous moments spread like wildfire.

Konbini Confessions gives viewers a front-row seat to Japan’s nightlife in all its unvarnished glory. The spontaneity, the humor, the occasional baffling response—it’s all part of what makes the series so intriguing.

You can dive into the world of Konbini Confessions by checking out the latest episodes on Youtube.