Burger King 1st Anniversary Kansai

Burger King is celebrating its 1st Anniversary in the Kansai area (6 stores). For the next few Fridays they are giving away junior size burgers with any order. The burgers come with a package of Alpine Salt (Alpen Salz).

http://www.burgerkingjapan.co.jp/campaign/cp59_2.html

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

Meiji Galbo Twist‏

Meiji has introduced a twist version of their popular Galbo line of chocolate snacks. Galbo snack promise a new texture or mouth-feel experience combining creamy texture chocolate with crunchy air-puffed chocolate.

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

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McDonald's 100 Yen Drinks‏

McDonald's is offering all carbonated drinks for 100 yen, regardless of size. This special lasts through the first part of September.

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

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Meiji Maca Health Drinks

Meiji has introduced a new formulation of is maca health drinks. Maca is a South American root which is said to improve mood, energy and sexual performance. This may result from the presence of (1R, 3S)-1-methyltetrahydro-carboline-3-carboxylic acid which is reported to have effects on the central nervous system. The new formulation includes royal jelly which is thought to have some of the same properties as maca.

http://www.meiji.co.jp/health/maca/

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Oden Season Begins

This week the convenience stores in Japan started offering oden (pictured). This is a hot dish associated with winter or cold weather. Sort of interesting to see it while the weather is still so hot.

Photo - courtesy Wikicommons

Yoneku Tamori Cup Beer‏

Yoneku produces meat products and also runs several regional craft beer companies. To promote a the Tamori Cup yacht race, they are selling a commemorative beer and triple smoked bacon products. Yoneku does a good deal of its business online and a 6 pack plus the triple smoked bacon will set you back 4,600 yen. The yacht race and Yoneku are both based in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture.

http://www.yonekyu-eshop.jp/products/show/182

http://www.yonekyu-eshop.jp/products/show/180

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McDonald's Red Curry McNuggets

McDonald's has introduced red curry sauce to go with McNuggets. This flavor is said to complement the Golden Masala sandwiches which are currently being featured.

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

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Photo - 7-Eleven Shrimp Mayo Onigiri

This is a Shrimp Mayonnaise Onigiri (sometimes called a rice ball) from 7-Eleven.

Meiji New Karl Flavor Promotion

Meiji will be introducing one or more new Karl snack flavors in mid-September. While those flavors remain a secret, members of Meiji's online club can register for a change to receive 10 free bags of the new flavor or flavors. Obviously, registration is required.

http://www.meiji.co.jp/sweets/snack/karl/campaign/newkarl2012/

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

Photo - 7-Eleven Tuna Mayo Onigiri

This is a Tuna Mayonnaise Onigiri (sometimes called a rice ball) from 7-Eleven.