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Seasonal exclusive graces the menu for a limited time, proving pumpkin spice isn’t dead in Japan.
Watch these large, furry rodents indulge in a Halloween treat during this spooky time of the year.
Summer isn’t quite over yet, but the ice cream maker is looking ahead to two of Japan’s fall favorites.
Kabocha, one of Japans favorite fall foods, arrives just as we enter the month of Halloween.
Hot potato chips covered in pumpkin and chocolate sauce? According to our taste test, it’s like a delicious McDonald’s pumpkin pie!
With Halloween just around the corner, we seem to be virtually surrounded by pumpkins here in Japan. Not surprisingly, in addition to the usual pumpkin ornaments and decorations on display, we’re seeing a sudden increase in pumpkin flavored foods and sweets as well.
Japan has gotten into the Halloween spirit to such an extent this year that you can buy limited edition pumpkin-flavored tea in a bottle at supermarkets and convenience stores. And when a beverage involves not only pumpkin but tea from Lipton and a cute Halloween label to boot, well, let’s just say it gives us a lot to be happy about!
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