If you’re a candy fanatic, chances are you’re well-acquainted with Japanese Kit Kats. The beloved Nestlé candy first appeared in the country in 1973, and expanded wildly from there. Not fit to stick ...

The story of how Kit Kats, once a British chocolate export, became a booming business from Hokkaido to Tokyo — and changed expectations about what a candy bar could be. The story of how Kit Kats, once ...

“Kitto Katto” is more than just the Japanese name for the candy we all know as Kit Kat. Mo Rocca tells us it’s more like Japan’s national obsession: At a shop in Tokyo’s bustling Ginza district, ...

I went to Japan last week and took the chance to indulge in one of the world's strangest candy patterns: the tendency for Japan to crank out bonkers Kit Kat flavors. So, after cramming as many bags of ...

After living in Japan for months as an exchange student, it’s equal parts familiar and different. And this extends to snacks. Find an American favorite with a Japanese twist, like Blueberry Pringles ...

This is pretty much all anyone needs to know about the popularity of Kit Kat in Japan: There are nearly 300 varieties. In addition to the (dare we call them) classics, such as wasabi and purple sweet ...

In America it’s a big deal when we get a new variety of Kit Kat. As it should be. Kit Kats are awesome. New versions are always a big deal in Japan too, but not because original flavors are rare. The ...

Cost Plus World Market has a little bit of everything, including candies and other food from all over the world. I like to raid the candy options every time I'm in the store, and every time, I find a ...