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Defender of Japan’s “obligation chocolate” culture tempts us with another cheap yet awesome dessert.
The top 21 flavours, tallied from votes around the world, include Wasabi Cheese, Fresh Ginger, and Pearl.
Customers can enjoy tuna, sea urchin, and egg creations at Japan’s newest Kit Kat Chocolatory.
The new Kit Kat flavor draws inspiration from a specialty snack traditionally found at Japanese hot springs.
Participants say that even if a guy were to spend three times as much on a thank-you present, it still wouldn’t be enough.
Apparently the breakup wasn’t as mutual as he thought, man discovers when getting home-made Pop Team Epic chocolate.
As the old saying goes, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, not through sewage pipes.
A tasty, clever way to say “We’re just friends” in a country where women give chocolate to both lovers and platonic male acquaintances on February 14.
With Valentine’s Day approaching, the Tokyo-based candy company says “You do you, and we’ll do us.”
In Japan, women give chocolate to men on Valentine’s Day, but are guys going to get what they really want?
Natural berry flavours from the ruby cacao bean make for a hot chocolate like no other we’ve ever tasted.
Tokyo ramen chain Menya Musashi’s chocolate ramen is back for Valentine’s, this time with roast duck and truffles for a savory and sweet noodle experience!
Belgian confectioner maker says enough is enough with Japan’s practice of women giving male coworkers “obligation chocolate.”
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