Do you like Kit Kat candy bars?

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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, like wasabi and purple sweet potato, new flavors are regularly introduced. In February, Nestlé released a sake flavor in time for Valentine’s Day.

Kit Kat is so popular that it is sold at high-end department stores, Kit Kat-only specialty shops and even post offices ...

Here is but a sample of recently available flavors:

Adzuki Bean · Apple · Blueberry · Butter · Cheesecake · Chili · Coconut · Edamame · Green Tea · Green Tea (Sakura) · Green Tea (Uji) · Hazelnut · Kobe Pudding · Matcha · Miso · Passion Fruit · Pear · Perfect Balance Citrus (orange, lemon, lime) · Plum · Purple Sweet Potato · Roasted Tea · Rum Raisin · Strawberry · Strawberry Maple · Wasabi

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/14/world/what-in-the-world/kit-kat-japan.html?src=me&_r=0

[Takket]

1. I love kit kats!

As Homer Simpson said, about Japan, "They're YEARS ahead of us!"

[LisaM]

2. No, I don't but now that you mention it

Someone did send us some strange-flavored Japanese candy at Christmas and I think it was Kit Kats!

[Shandris]

3. I'd walk from Sekigahara to Kyoto six times for a Rum Raisin Kit Kat!

I knew they had a lot, but never knew they had that many. Good lords! Cheesecake?! Passion fruit?!

[Laffy Kat]

4. I'm not saying I never buy anything Nestle,

But I don't KNOWINGLY buy Nestle.

[LW1977]

5. They were nestle when I was in n Ireland,

Then again, 7 up was a coke product there.

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

6. The white chocolate ones are amazing

I try to avoid them.

[Matariki]

7. A friend of mine always brings a variety back from Japan

the question is, why aren't they sold here? Redbean or Hazelnut - yum.

[Prism]

9. Some specialty shops sell them

If you have any kind of Asian grocery nearby, you can often find them.

A place a block away from me sells the green tea ones. Nomnomnom.

[Skittles]

8. yes, but I consider them a cookie

like Twix

[TeamPooka]

10. Now I want candy. nt

[LeftRant]

11. Course! What kinda heathen doesn't?!

[Liberal_in_LA]

12. Yes.didnt know there were other flavors

[tammywammy]

13. Green tea and strawberry are my favorites

I have friends that travel to Japan for business that always bring back a variety for me. I also prefer German Kit Kats over American. In Australia they had a few different flavors like a cookies & cream.