Kitty-chans representing the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras are waiting inside these sweet treats.
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Two of Japan’s favorite sweet snacks of he people team up for a very early, and welcome, start to Halloween snack season.
Legendary shojo manga/anime creators share their cast of characters with the Belgian chocolatier.
Black Thunder chocolate goes into every can, but does that mean this brew comes out tasty?
Godiva Japan’s new Stone-ground Uji Matcha Chocolixir is a powered-up version of many things we love
“Matcha chocolate” is already enough to get us excited, but this drink’s ingredients even more special.
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