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In Japan, the Kit Kat isn't just a chocolate. It's an obsession.

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  1. Akir
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    Japan seems more willing to consume crazy limited edition foodstuff than other countries. Kit Kats are not the only thing like this. There is also a brand of chocolates called Tirol which is made...

    Japan seems more willing to consume crazy limited edition foodstuff than other countries. Kit Kats are not the only thing like this. There is also a brand of chocolates called Tirol which is made in over 100 flavors. They're also more willing to try 'high-tech' foodstuff; in japan, you can buy a diet coke with fiber added so it has "negative calories".

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    Nitta
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    Has anyone tried these? The green tea or strawberry KitKats are amazing

    Has anyone tried these? The green tea or strawberry KitKats are amazing

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    1. Deimos
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      I've had a decent number of the different types, and have been to some of the stores devoted to Kit Kat in Japan. Some of them are quite good, though some are a little too far on the sweet side...

      I've had a decent number of the different types, and have been to some of the stores devoted to Kit Kat in Japan. Some of them are quite good, though some are a little too far on the sweet side for me.

      My wife really likes this "Sublime Bitter" one that's made with dark chocolate: https://nestle.jp/brand/kit/inbound/en/chocolatory/product.html

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    2. boredop
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      I had a ton of the green tea Kit Kats when I was in Tokyo last year. Delicious!

      I had a ton of the green tea Kit Kats when I was in Tokyo last year. Delicious!

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      Akir
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      I can get both of those flavors from local japanese markets. But there are so many more in Japan. Some can only be found in certain regions. There is a somewhat famous creme brulee flavored kitkat...

      I can get both of those flavors from local japanese markets. But there are so many more in Japan. Some can only be found in certain regions.

      There is a somewhat famous creme brulee flavored kitkat that you have to toast to eat properly. It's very good, but it feels a little silly to put such a tiny snack in the oven.

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      1. Catt
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        I've tried the creme brulee one. It was ok, kinda mostly sweet. Didn't taste like creme brulee. I was too lazy to toast it, so my friend did it for me :p

        I've tried the creme brulee one. It was ok, kinda mostly sweet. Didn't taste like creme brulee. I was too lazy to toast it, so my friend did it for me :p

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