We find happiness in a small Japanese confection that would require real effort to break the bank.
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We tried out three of the campaign items inspired by popular Korean dishes that left us saying masisseoyo.
The company has arrived at the best possible balance of chocolate and wafer in the beloved treat in a new version that’s hitting shelves soon.
Rep one of Japan’s most popular chocolates with some sweet swag that’s now available for everyone.
This is a popular food in the city of Hachinohe, but is it as good as its popularity warrants?
Is it a burger, fries, or something else entirely? We may have stumbled upon the first recognized case of burger-ception.
Nestlé is back again with new KitKats for you to savor in between the busy moments of your life.
With all the flavors of a pot sticker in the perfect portion size, you can’t go wrong with the Gyoza Dog!
People who enjoy searching for needles in a haystack will love this game. The rest of them may have a sudden urge to pull their hair out.
If you’ve ever wondered what flavor gum the two-time Olympic gold medalist favors, you now have the answer!
These Darth Vader and Stormtrooper snack dispensers just might be tempting enough to sway you to the dark side!
Horror meets chocolate in this Japanese commercial for Snickers. Are the results sweet … or creepy?
We’ve already seen sake-flavored Kit Kats; now we have sake-flavored karinto crackers, made with sake cake from the highly coveted Dassai!
It’s Cup Noodle’s 45th birthday this year, and the noodles are looking good in a special commemorative package!
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