If this is the first time for you to visit Japan, you must be excited to try with all the sweets and snack you saw in TV commercial or internet. Yes, Japan has it all! And among them, there’s one thing you must see in your country. However, Japan has taken it to the next level that you will be surprised! That is “Kit kat”!!!
Well, Japan is crazy for Kit Kat since the brand arrived in Japan. One of the reason is that the name Kit Kat pronounces similar like “Kitto Katsu” which means “surely win” in Japanese. So, this is a perfect small gift to someone who needs a good luck charm. It has become so popular that students will buy a lot of Kit Kats before important exam and games, etc.! And from then the Kit Kat boom started until today and even booming than you would expected.
Kit Kat booming?
There is one of the facts you may interested to know. It has already more than 100 flavors were sold in Japan! Right, over 100!! Since the 1990’s, Kit Kat has been developed into all different kinds of shapes and flavors. It has been 40 years since it was debut in Japan and with over a grand total of 100 flavors sold. There are so many Japan-exclusive flavors and some of them are only available for a limited season, holiday, or only sold in a specific region in Japan. We all know that limited edition drives people crazy to get. That’s why you definitely should try it when you in Japan.
Because Kia Kat is everywhere in Japan, I wouldn’t worry that you can’t find it lol. But remember to try the flavor that exclusive in Japan!! Here I would like to introduce you 18 Flavors that only sell in Japan! These flavors are based from famous Japanese flavor, local seasonal fruits and popular sweets. Come Japan and give it a try! See how many can you get in one trip! Maybe you will find some other limited edition too!
1. "Sakura Matcha" (Cherry blossom Green Tea)
2. "Amaou" (A strawberry-flavored brand made in Fukuoka, Kyushu)
3. "Beniimo" (Purple Yam)
4. Blueberry Cheesecake
5. "Kankitsu Ohgon Blend" (Golden Citrus Blend)
6. "Hojicha" (Roasted Green Tea)
7. "Azuki Sando" (Azuki Bean Sandwich)
8. "Kuromitsu" (Brown Sugar Syrup)
9. Le Lectier
10. "Yatsuhashi"(Cinnamon Cookie)
11. Rum-Soaked Raisins
12. Yawatayaisogoro Ichimi (Japanese Chili Pepper)
13. Shinshu Ringo (An apple-flavored brand made in Shinshu, Nagano, Japan)
14. Strawberry Cheesecake
15. "Tochiotome" (a strawberry-flavored brand made in Tochigi, Japan)
16. Wasabi
17. "Zunda" (Mashed & Boiled Green Soybeans)
18. Passion Fruit