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McDonald’s isn’t entirely confident in its newest Japanese-inspired dessert, but we believe in it.
Summer isn’t quite over yet, but the ice cream maker is looking ahead to two of Japan’s fall favorites.
Join the mad ice cream scientists of SoraNews24 as we play god with everyone’s favorite frozen treat.
First-ever tie-up between the variety-packed ice cream and anime/video game giants produces Pikachu Thunderbolt sorbet.
The masters of matcha ice cream treats mix traditional anmitsu toppings with one of modern Japan’s favorite desserts.
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