Meiji Creamy Marshmellow

Not really my favorite, but interesting. Probably saves on ingredient costs also.

Winter Kirin

Limited edition beer. As is written on the can "Mild Taste". Limited edition or seasonal brews are common in Japan, but the winter is special in that makers are trying to find something to keep people buying beer during the off season.

Meiji Cocoa Ad on Meiji Milk Carton

Product synergy.

Ireland - Guinness with Wholegrain Mustard

Nice idea.

Beechdean Farmhouse Dairy Ice Cream

This was served on the BA flight back to Japan. Really good and the spoon in lid packing is also nice.

Asahi Cool Draft Happoshu

Nice package, but not does not rise above the pack of Happoshu beers. Same off flavor.

7 Eleven's "The Brew" 3rd Category Beer

This is a 7 Eleven in-house brand co-developed and produced by Suntory. This is a winner in my opinion - very cheap and actually drinkable.

Shinshu Soba

Regionally branded soba (buckwheat noodles). Shinshu (信州) is the old name for present day Nagano Prefecture (長野県).

Hanging Rice Out to Dry

Taken 2010.10.02

Calbee Sonomama Vegips Chips

Onion and Potatoes

The package refers to a special technology to keep the vegetables fresh, but I could not find anything about the technology when I searched for it.