Asahi Orion Southern Star Beer

Orion Beer, the Okinawan beer brand which is now a subsidiary of Asahi, has introduced a new 2nd category beer called Southern Star, which promises a new taste born in Okinawa. The small print states that the product will be sold nationwide - except Okinawa and Kagoshima - which is sort of odd.

http://www.asahibeer.co.jp/products/beer/southern_star/

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Lotte Choco Pie 30th Anniversary

Lotte is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of their Choco Pie with a special cocoa cream filled, bitter chocolate cake version.

http://www.lotte-chocopie.com/

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Mister Donut Halloween Snoopy Box

Mister Donut is an official sponsor of Universal Studios in Osaka, which among other properties features Peanuts characters. Mister Donut is selling special box sets which include the Halloween donuts mentioned yesterday, a Snoopy doll and a chance to win free tickets to Universal Studios. A piece of paper with a special code comes in each box and must be checked on a special website to determine the winners.

http://www.misterdonut.jp/m_menu/new/121001_001/snoopy.html

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Ajinomoto Knorr

Knorr is a special case in that not only is it sold by Ajinomoto in Japan, but Ajinomoto owns the rights in Japan. Elsewhere in the world, Knorr is a Unilever brand. 味の素、クノール

http://knorr-club.jp/

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