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Wagashi suppliers to the Imperial Family offer a different experience to customers overseas.
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Taste the flavours enjoyed by the characters, who’ll be serving customers in costume for a limited time!
Only a handful of Tokyo branches serve it, but it’s worth tracking down, especially if you pair it with a special kind of green tea.
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