Photo - Mizkan Ajipon Seasoning

Ajipon is Mizkan's brand of pon-zu vinegar. 味ぽん、ポン酢、ミツカン

McDonald's KitKat and Strawberry McFlurry

Starting Sept 28th, McDonald's will offer a KitKat and Strawberry McFlurry for a limited time. Although it is not clearly stated, this will very likely replace the current Oreo Flurry.

http://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/campaign/mcflurry/index.html

Photo is a web capture for explanatory purposes, copyright belongs to the company.

Photo - CGC PB Microwaveable Rice

These rice packets can be microwaved or boiled.

Morinaga Condensed Milk Series

Morinaga is extending its popular sweet condensed milk like to include ice cream bars (strawberry and azuki bean flavors), milk pudding and a latte drink. The chocolate flavor is not new. 森永、練乳

http://rennyu-farm.jp/lineup/

Photo is a web capture for explanatory purposes, copyright belongs to the company.

Photo - Grapeseed Oil from Italy

This was bought at Costco in Yokohama. It is a product of Italy, but made its way through a US company called Valco.

Photo - Kikusui Hokkaido Cold Dried Ramen Noodles

This brand of ramen uses noodles that were dried and aged outdoors during the cold winter months in Hokkaido. 菊水、寒干し

Asahi Stella Artois

The Belgian beer Stella Artois goes through Asahi in Japan. ステラ・アルトワ、アサヒ

http://www.asahibeer.co.jp/worldbeer/stella/

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Photo - UCC Ice Coffee Packets

These are mixed with ice water, then sweetener and milk can be added as you like.

Photo - Barreal Lager Beer 100% German Hops

The can states that it uses 100% German hops, and 100% Finemalt. I don't think there is a definition for Finemalt or fine malt. バーレアル

Photo - Sweet Chili Sauce from Thailand

This stuff is great, but I cannot read most of the label because it is in Thai. It is great as a dip for lettuce or spring rolls.

Photo - MiniStop Barreal Lager Beer

This is the slightly more expensive Barreal Lager Beer, also a MiniStop PB and also made in Korea. バーレアル

Photo - Barreal Beer and Taste

This can of Barreal beer claims that the taste has been improved by 5%. This number comes from the relatively new Taste & Aroma Strategic Research Institute 味香り戦略研究所, which measures and consults on issues related to taste. バーレアル

http://www.mikaku.jp/index.html

Hard Rock Tokyo 29th Anniversary

Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo is celebrating its 29th Anniversary with among other things these special pins.  ハードロックカフェ、東京店

http://www.hardrockjapan.com/merchandise/tokyo_29th_anniversary.asp

Photo is a web capture for explanatory purposes, copyright belongs to the company.