Photo - Nissei Napolitan Spaghetti for Bento Lunches

These are popular for mother's to put in children's school lunches. 日精製粉グループ、お弁当用、スパゲティ、ナポリタン

KFC Colonel Sanders' 122nd Birthday

KFC Japan celebrated Colonel Sanders' birthday last weekend with 3 days of specials.  ケンタッキーフライドチキン

https://www.facebook.com/KFC.JP

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Photo - 7-Eleven Takoyaki

Takoyaki are breaded and cooked octopus balls. These are imported from Thailand, and claim a katsuo (shaved tuna pieces) flavor and a creamy mouth feel. たこ焼き

Kirin Hyoketsu Regional Fruits

A limited edition of Hyoketsu, discussed yesterday uses regional fruits. One uses lemon, but the other uses Sudachi citrus fruit すだち from Tokushima Prefecture and Kabosu citrus fruits かぼす from Oita Prefecture. Sudachi and kabosu are unique Japanese citrus varieties. キリン、氷結、徳島産すだち、大分産かぼす

http://www.kirin.co.jp/brands/hyoketsu/index.html

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Photo - Kiri Cream Cheese

キリ クリームチーズ

Photo - Del Sole Keema Curry

This is a retort bag for boiling. デルソーレ　キーマカリー

Meiji Chocolate Effect Raisin and Almond‏

A new addition to the Meiji Chocolate Effect series mentioned yesterday is Raisin and Almond. The addition these ingredients adds bit of sweetness and flavor to cut the bitterness. The result is 65% cacao, 2,600 mg polyphenols and 8.4 g fiber. 明治、チョコレート効果、レーゾン＆アーモンド

http://catalog-p.meiji.co.jp/products/sweets/chocolate/010111/01135.html

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Photo - Boursin Garlic & Herb Cheese

Bel Japon sells Boursin cheese here. ブルサン エシャロット＆チャイブ

Photo - Meiji Chocolate Cream Spread

This uses real chocolate and is used on breads. 明治チョコレートクリーム

Photo - Pasco Baum Kuchen

Baum Kuchen layered cakes are possibly more popular in Japan than they are in Germany/Hungry where they originated. These cut in the shape of fans and sold in sets of 5. Pasco Ougi Baum Kuchen 扇バウム5

Photo - Marukome Miso

Miso is a traditional fermented mix of soybeans, barley, rice and salt. It is used for flavoring, by adding it to soups for example, or it can be directly spread on foods. So people buy big buckets full of it, like this 750 g package. The label says that it has added katsuo (shaved tuna) and kombu for a rich umami flavor.

Asahi Nikka Date Whisky

Nikka Whisky is selling a special version branded as Date, after the famous feudal warlord who ruled the area around Sendai. This brand will only be sold in Miyagi Prefecture, of which Sendai is the capital. It is said to have a strong, rich taste. アサヒ、ニッカ、伊達

http://www.asahibeer.co.jp/products/whisky_brandy/nikkablended/date/#PA44794

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