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 ...

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 ...

“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, ...

A local food expert gives the culinary lowdown on the rugged region located a few hours north from Tokyo by bullet train, famed for its wagyu beef, prize-worthy summer fruits, and variety of fresh ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Japan has a legendary food scene built over thousands of years of history, great ingredients, and dedication to craftsmanship. This pursuit of ...

OSAKA, Japan—At the very last second, I learned that I had to eat the most expensive candies I'd ever bought in one sitting. There may be pricier truffles and treats in this world, covered in gold ...

Japanese DIY candy kits? What are those, you ask? As it happens, there is no better way to learn the answer to that question than by watching drunk Irish people try to put one together. SEE ALSO: ...

Just when we thought we couldn’t get any more jealous of the snacks in Japan, they get a Kit Kat you can heat in the toaster oven. Beginning March 24, stores in Japan will start selling “Bake ‘N Tasty ...