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Häagen-Dazs Opens Matcha Salon In Roppongi Serving Six-Course Meal Inspired By Green Tea

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Alongside other global food and drink brands like Coca-Cola and Kit Kat, Häagen-Dazs has enjoyed success in the Japanese market by creating flavors and products especially for the local market. The lineup of Häagen-Dazs ice creams in a Japanese convenience store or supermarket will...

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Godiva Japan Unveils Beautiful Cherry Blossom Party Cake, But You Won’t Find It At Fancy Stores

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SORA NEWS
 
Gourmet chocolatier is selling its mouthwatering sakura/matcha combo where ordinary people go to satisfy their sweet tooth.
Belgian chocolatier Godiva has made it pretty clear that it’s no fan of Japan’s custom of giving “obligation chocolate” on Valentine’s Day, going so far as to ta...

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Microwavable Potato Chips Recalled After Three Days Due To Fire Hazards

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SORA NEWS
 
One potato chip dared to fly too close to the electromagnetic radiation and got burnt.
It was with great fanfare that potato chip giant Calbee unveiled the Renji de Poterich brand of chips. These stand alone among other fried potato slices in that the bag is microwavable, allowing you...

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Japanese High School Life In The Heisei Era At The Heart Of New Pocky X Milk Tea Collaboration

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SORA NEWS
 
Bittersweet flavours combine to create a whole new taste sensation.
Japan is currently heading towards a momentous moment in history due to arrive on 31 April, when Emperor Akihito steps down from the throne and ends his 30-year reign, bringing a close to the Heisei era.
The occasion ...

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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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