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Osaka Patisserie Creates Cakes That Look like Rice Balls, Dubs Them Omusubi Cakes


Posted on  November 26, 2019

Omusubi Cakes aren’t jelly doughnuts but they’re awfully close. Tsukiichi isn’t your run-of-the-mill cake and pastry shop. Located in Osaka, the shop is known for their luxurious cake buffet, which they hold only once a month and requires customers to reserve a table ahead of time. However, recently Tsukiichi has been making headlines not for their buffet, but rather their …

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The People Have Spoken! Nestle Japan Announces Winner Of Global Vote To Decide New Kit Kat Flavor


Posted on  November 9, 2018

No, the new flavor is unfortunately not Wasabi Cheese. In April Nestle Japan called on Kit Kat fans from around the world to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the introduction of this iconic chocolate in Japan by holding an online vote to select a new limited time Kit Kat flavor. And on Wednesday (Nov. 7), after many months of waiting, …

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