Photo - Fujicco Seasme Kombu

The kombu is from Hokkaido and this product promises a complex umami flavor from the kombu and scallops. ふじっ子煮 ごま昆布

McDonald's Free Hamburger

For the next two days McDonald's will give away coupons for a free hamburger to anyone who orders a sandwich at the regular price.

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

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

Photo - Okame Natto

This natto (fermented soy beans) uses 100% Japanese soy beans. おかめ納豆

Kirin Hyoketsu Chu-Hi

Kirin's most famous chuhai (shochu cut with fruit juice) brand is Hyoketsu 氷結 and boasts NASA technology for the diamond cut can design which is used to strengthen the aircraft by NASA and I assume Kirin uses it to reduce packaging materials, but that is not clearly stated. This product has sold 7 billion cans since its introduction in 2001. It is safe to say this product has been a success.

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

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

Photo - Nihonichi Yakitori

Nihonichi is a specialty foods provider.

Photo - Mexican Taco Flavored Doritos

メキシカンタコス味

Meiji Chocolate Effect Series‏

Meiji's line of healthy chocolates is called Chocolate Effect チョコレート効果 and consists of high cacao content and low sugar content. The name sounds better in Japanese and obviously emphasizes the beneficial effects of chocolate. There are three versions:
72% Cacao, 2,000 mg polyphenols, 8.4 g fiber
86% Cacao, 2,300 mg polyphenols, 9.8 g fiber
95% Cacao, 2,300 mg polyphenols, 9.8 g fiber
The 95% Cacao version comes with a warning that it is very bitter. I have tried the 95% version and it takes a little getting used to, but I eventually did.

http://www.meiji.co.jp/sweets/chocolate/chocokoka/

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

Photo - Snow Brand Red Pepper Flavor String Cheese

Snow Brand smoked flavored string cheese, which uses 100% Hokkaido milk. 雪印北海道100 さけるチーズ とうがらし味

Photo - Snow Brand Smoked Flavor String Cheese

Snow Brand smoked flavored string cheese, which uses 100% Hokkaido milk. 雪印北海道100 さけるチーズ スモーク味

Photo - Wakame Onigiri

This is a wakame onigiri (rice ball), but not exactly sure where it was bought. わかめおにぎり

Photo - Mekabu from Miyagi Prefecture

Mekabu is thin cut wakame seaweed from the part of the leaf near the stem. This includes a katsuo (tuna) and kombu flavored sauce for mixing. This is typically placed on top of rice.

Asahi Akiyoi Fall Beer‏

Akiyoi 秋宵 or Autumn Evening is a fall brew and is a second category beer. I don't see it here in the website, but on the package I bought in the store there was a notice that 1 yen from every can sold will go towards Tohoku recovery efforts.

Note - this fall beer went on sale August 21st. Increasingly, products get us ready for the upcoming season, instead of reflecting the current season.

http://www.asahibeer.co.jp/akiyoi/

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