Cherry blossom donuts scheduled to arrive well before the cherry blossoms themselves, but we’re not complaining.
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Can the new kid’s donuts topple a fan-favorite? We put both to the test in a head-to-head comparison.
Beloved shimaenaga “snow fairies” bring the kawaii to Krispy Kreme, but you’ll only find them at four stores in all of Japan.
The two limited-time donuts, which can only be purchased at one location in the whole country, combine fall flavors with traditional ingredients.
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That’s not all — there’s even an “upcycled doughnut” made with leftovers from the gin-making process.
We’d had high hopes for the ice cream’s first jaunt outside of the U.S., but it’s not what we were expecting.
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