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Nestlé Japan Launches Kit Kat Chocolatory Sublime Volcanic, Made From Rare Cocoa Beans

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Here’s a serious improvement on the “obligation chocolate” that is wrecking Valentine’s Day for many in Japan: Nestlé Japan has returned with another brilliant chocolate snack for the local market — and just in time for February 14th, too.
Available in Japan from Nestlé’s Chocolato...

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New Volcanic Japanese KitKats

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - After snaring exclusive rights to the world’s first ruby chocolate last year, Nestlé Japan has been continuing their pursuit for the world’s rarest chocolates, and this year they’ve really outdone themselves, with the announcement of a brand new collection featuring volcanic...

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Coca-Cola Peach Is Back, Fruitier Than Ever

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Coca-Cola continues its exploration of unique new flavors and tastes with another beverage exclusive to the Japanese market.
The Coca-Cola Peach is a fruity version of the coke we have all come to love and drink copiously over the years.
If this sounds familiar, it’s because it is:...

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Mochi Can Be Made More Delicious By Smothering It In Creamy Carbonara Sauce

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO
Mochi might be one of the deadliest snacks in Japan, but there is a big reason why the stretchy dish still remains a classic favorite: you just cannot get enough of its addictive squishiness.
But Japanese-language reporter Saginomiya Yayoi from sister site YouPouch wanted to e...

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Japanese Gin, Vodka Earn High Marks Across Europe

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
LONDON (Jiji Press) — With gin and vodka products made in Japan starting to be rated highly in Europe, attention is turning to whether such distilled alcoholic beverages from the country can match the huge popularity of Japanese whiskey in the region.
Among European consumers, Ja...

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Coca-Cola Japan Releases New Peach Coke For 2019

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ROCKET NEWS
 
A new look and new taste for a new year.
Back in January, Coca-Cola surprised the world with a brand new, never-before seen peach flavour for their brand, which was released exclusively in Japan.
According to the company, the Peach Coca-Cola was perfectly suited to the Japanese mark...

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Nifty Japanese Rice Wine Kit Lets You Brew Your Own Tasty Sake In The Comfort Of Your Own Home

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ROCKET NEWS
 
Now you can make awesome sake like a pro, too.
Few alcoholic beverages out there offer the crystal clear and subtle taste profile of sake, otherwise known as Japanese rice wine.
Its characteristics may vary greatly depending on where it is made in Japan, but that is also precisely t...

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Coca-Cola Japan Unveils Special New Year’s Kimono Bottle For 2019 With Hidden Boar on The Packaging

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ROCKET NEWS
 
Limited-edition bottle celebrates the upcoming Year of the Boar.
Over the years, Coca-Cola has been producing some of its most unusual and sought-after bottles in Japan, with locals and visitors scrambling to get their hands on all the limited-edition varieties, especially the stunn...

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Urban Wineries in Tokyo Take Wine Closer To Consumers

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Now is the season when newly produced wines begin to hit the stores. While many wineries are located in grape production areas, more and more new ones have opened in urban areas, where much of the consumption of wine takes place.
Urban wineries not only offer particular flavors, ...

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Enjoy A Drink of Totoro-design Craft Beer Illustrated by Hayao Miyazaki

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Microbreweries and craft beer is big in Japan right now, with lots of new beers popping up all over the country alongside plenty of drinkeries, especially in Tokyo.
One of the more unusual recent developments in the craft beer market, though, is this beverage endorsed by two of Stu...

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