Why Kit Kat Is So Popular In Japan
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Some candies develop cult followings, and others never really catch on. This is the true story of why the Kit Kat bar is so popular in Japan.
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TIL Kit Kat is so popular in Japan that it is sold at high-end department stores, Kit Kat only specialty shops, and post offices. Nearly every region has a signature flavor sold
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Tasting 17 Japanese Kit Kat Flavors - Om Nom Nomad
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The Best KitKats Found Only in Japan
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Kit Kat Flavours in Japan - Ang Sarap
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Kit Kats in Japan - Wikipedia
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Japanese Kit Kat: Otona no Amasa Strawberry
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Crazy Japanese Kit Kat Flavors (and where to find them)
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Japan House
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