Photo - Kirin Loves Sports

Kirin Loves Sports sports drink uses the Japanese national soccer team on the label, is a collaboration with Kyowa Hakko (a Kirin subsidiary) and comes in a 555 ml size (as opposed to the more typical 500 ml size. キリン

Two Surprise Hits That Overwhelm Supply for Meiji

Meiji announced it was suspending sales of its new premium ice cream, Gran, due to excessive demand. Great problem if they can maintain excitement for the product. There are interesting similarities with a product last year. The same company could not keep Meiji R-1 probiotic yogurt on the shelves after demand suddenly surged during flu season. There is obviously no connection because the circumstances are different, just two cases of frustration with surprise hit products which could not meet demand - and both within less than a year. 明治ヨーグルト、グラン

http://www.meiji.co.jp/corporate/pressrelease/2012/detail/20120912_01.html

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Photo - Meiji Poporon Chocolate Puffs

These are interesting because they use rice flour instead of wheat flour. This has become more practical in recent years with the high price of wheat. The filling is matcha-cream chocolate. 明治、ポポロン、チョコ、抹茶クリーム

Seijo Ishii Oreo Muffins

Seijo Ishii is selling Oreo muffins on its online shop. 成城石井

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Photo - Meiji Ginza Curry Beef

This is labeled as being medium spicy. 明治、銀座カリー、中辛

Photo - Nakamuraya Indian Curry Spicy Beef

中村屋、インドカリー、ビーフスパイシー

KFC Yamitsuki Chicken‏

The batter for this seasonal special from Kentucky Fried Chicken uses a garlic flakes and black pepper batter. The name implies it will be come a habit or you will become addicted to the taste. If that is the case, it is unfortunate that it is only being offered for a limited time. ケンタッキーフライドチキン
http://www.kfc.co.jp/yamitsukiya/

病み付き、やみつき - to be addicted to

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Photo - Nakamuraya Indian Curry Spicy Chicken

中村屋、インドカリー、スパイシーチキン

Photo - Homemade Pumpkin Pie

My daughter made this for a cooking class.

Photo - DaiViet Beer

DaiViet beer is an imported beer from Vietnam available at Itoyokado and briefly at 7-Eleven and only costs half the price of Japanese beers. It appeared to sell out quickly when it was available, but disappeared after a short period. It would be interesting to hear the full story behind this product.

Photo - Cucumbers from Yamanashi Prefecture

キュウリ、山梨県産

Asahi Shunkan Peach Chuhai

For the fall Asahi is selling a version of its Shunkan Chuhai line of canned mixed drinks, which uses Japanese peaches. Chuhai is traditionally a mixture of Japanese distilled shochu and fruit juice.

Shunkan 瞬間 means in that moment or at this moment in Japanese, and the flavors in this line change with this season. アサヒ、チューハイ、瞬間

http://www.asahibeer.co.jp/products/sour/kajitsunoshunkan/#PA1RM63

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