2012-12-18

Photo - Nagatanien Anpanman Curry

This curry sold by Nagatanien is sold for kids 1-year-old and older. There is a long list of possible allergens that the food does not contain. The flavor is sweetened pork and it comes in two retort packages.

KitKat Regional Special Map

This is a map of the different areas where Nestle sells special KitKat varieties for use as omiyage gifts.

http://nestle.jp/brand/kit/gotouchi/

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

2012-12-17

Nagatanien 60 Years of Chazuke

Nagatanien makes one of the best selling brands of chazuke, which is a tea and spice (including nori seaweed) mixture that is stirred with hot water into a bowl of rice to produce a wonderful soup. I have only seen this in Japan, but it is a frequent last item to order for dinner when you are eating out. Really nice and of course you can make it at home also. This product is celebrating 60 years. お茶漬け 永谷園

http://www.nagatanien.co.jp/brand/ochaduke/

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

Photo - The New Otani Hotel Pancake Mix

I don't think there are too many other examples of hotel branded pancake mix. The New Otani Hotel is a luxury hotel chain in Japan and as such is known for its restaurants and food also. This product is sold by Nagatanien and is a long time, best seller. ホテルニューオータニホットケーキミックス バニラタイプ 永谷園

Photo - KitKat Tokaido Shinkansen Box




This includes more views of the package which features Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto and Shin-Osaka.

KitKat Entrance Exam Special

Early next year, KitKat is going to sell special edition KitKats with messages of encouragement for students who are taking their entrance exams - a huge event for all young people.

http://nestle.jp/brand/kit/campaign/juken2013/products/

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

2012-12-16

Photo - Ajinomoto Knorr Mexican Chili Con Carne Soup Pasta

Ajinomoto owns the Knorr brand in Japan.

Photo - Kellogg's Rice Bran Flakes


These flakes use brown sugar, which has a very healthy image in Japan. I think Kellogg's used to stress how the brown sugar was sourced from Okinawa, but no mention of it now. The package does note that when taken with 200g of milk, you get a half day's worth of recommended 7 vitamins, iron and calcium.

Photo - Rice Grain Nutrient Content

This chart was on the side of a Kellogg's Rice Flakes box.

KitKat Dessert Assortment

This assortment pack mixes tiramisu and pudding flavored KitKat varieties.

http://d.nestle.jp/kitkat/limited/kk_mini_dessert_assort_13.html

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