Nestle Tokyo Rum Raisin

Special products that are only sold in specific areas or cities and feature "famous" ingredients from that area are a mainstay in Japan and are used for presents to take back from vacations or business trips. I am going to be going through what Nestle has to offer in this area through its KitKat line.

First up is a rum raisin KitKat sold in Tokyo which is said to be fitting due to the upscale, classy image Tokyo has.

http://d.nestle.jp/kitkat/omiyage/9416624.html

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Kikkoman Valdo Wine

Valdo Italian Wine goes through Kikkoman in Japan.

http://www.kikkoman.co.jp/wine/valdo.html

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Meiji Chelsea Candy Brand 41 Years

Meiji's Chelsea candy brand is celebrating 41 years.

https://www.facebook.com/okashihappy

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Nestle KitKat Vanilla Ice Cream Flavor

Limited edition vanilla ice cream flavored KitKats. This is not an adult flavor as I have shown over the past few days.

http://d.nestle.jp/kitkat/limited/kk_mini_vanilla_ice_13.html

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Kirin Danone Alkali Ion

Kirin, Danone and Mitsubishi are collaborating on a water Alkali Ion that is co-branded Kirin-Danone. This product features alkaline water from Mt. Fuji.

http://www.alkali.jp/

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Kirin Ichibanshibori Toritate Hop

Kirin Ichiban Shibori Toritate Hop Beer uses Kirin's ichiban shibori brewing process, but also uses "toritate" hops from Tono City 遠野市, Iwate Prefecture and invites everyone to toast the disaster effected Tohoku region. Toritate means "freshly picked" but Kirin describes it in relation to this product as meaning hops from this years crop, quickly frozen as is before use in production. Kirin also describes other ways the company is supporting the Tohoku region, such as donating farm equipment. キリン、一番搾り、とりたてホップ

http://www.kirin.co.jp/brands/IS/toretate/index.html

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McDonald's Banana McShake

McDonald's is selling banana flavored McShakes for 120 yen.

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

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Nestle KitKat Adult Type Raspberry

This is a raspberry version of the adult KitKat.

http://d.nestle.jp/kitkat/limited/kk_mini_otona_raspberry_12.html

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Kirin Tropicana

Tropicana goes through Kirin in Japan.

http://www.k-tropicana.com/

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Grand Kirin Premium Beer

Grand Kirin Premium Beer is exactly as the name implies, premium and a beer. It is sold primarily through 7-Eleven and sister outlets. Since it is a beer (and is thus subject to high tax), uses premium ingredients (malt and hop only), and is sold only in individual glass bottles, the price also sets this product apart. This product claims to use "dip hop" derived from the Kirin proprietary "dip hop method" for fermenting hops. As can be seen from my recent posts on Kirin beers, Kirin is trying to cover every base - premium, discount, restaurant, home and special needs (low sugar, low purine).

http://www.kirin.co.jp/brands/grandkirin/about/

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