I saw this these at a subway kiosk this past week for the first time. After looking around on the internet I see it is at least the second set to go on sale. Japanese subway lines are color coded to help make sense of the seemingly random routes each line takes. These log-shaped cakes use three different lines and then adds a flavor which matches the color of the line. In this case all the choices are the following:
Hanzomon Line - purple - rum-raisin flavor 半蔵門線、ラムレーゾン
Yurakucho Line - yellow - Mont Blanc flavor 有楽町線、モンブラン
Chiyoda Line - green - azuki-matcha flavor 千代田線、あずき抹茶
The assortment is collectively called Tokyo Metro Rainbow. 東京メトロレインボウ
http://www.metocan.com/shop/item_detail?category_id=227402&item_id=904932
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Ichizu ni Mikan Yogurt いちずにミカンヨーグルト This yogurt contains mikan (Japanese mandarin oranges) and nothing else. That is what the product name emphasizes - ichizu (one thing only) and ichizu ni (single minded) are combined to get this meaning across.
http://www.meg-snow.com/products/yogurt/8140b.html
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Kirin Lager Beer is more than Kirin's flagship brand, but it is clearly the iconic Japanese beer. Kirin Lager Beer dates to 1888, which is pretty impressive for an Asian brand. Asahi Dry has taken over the top spot in sales, but still has a way to go in my estimation, before it overtakes Kirin Lager Beer. Changes have been made to the production process over the years. Most notably in 1996, when Kirin switched to low temperature processing, which is still emphasizes in advertising. キリンラガービール
Zunda is a paste made from green soybeans and is used as an ingredient and flavoring in the Tohoku area. This KitKat variety is zunda flavored and is only sold in the Tohoku area. ネスレ キットカット ずんだ風味 枝豆
http://d.nestle.jp/kitkat/omiyage/kk_mini_zunda.html
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