Best Kit Kat Flavors That You Can Only Get in Japan

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Kit Kats are one of the most commonly enjoyed candy bars in the world. Still, no one enjoys this chocolate-covered wafer treat like those in Japan. In this Asian country, Kit Kats have a cult following and has been the number one chocolate brand in sales and popularity for years. One of the main reasons for Kit Kat’s success in Japan has been the variety of flavors offered. It is estimated that over 300 different Kit Kat flavors have been introduced in Japan since 2000, and a large number of them were never available anywhere else.

If you are curious to check out what you have been missing out on all these years for not living in Japan, we collected some of the best Kit Kat flavors that are exclusive to the country and probably won’t ever be released worldwide. Check them out below.

Japanese Sake Kit Kat

This Kit Kat is made with real sake and white chocolate.

Hiroshima Momoji Manju Kit Kat

This Kit Kat is inspired by buckwheat and rice cake called momiji manju, which is a local specialty on Hiroshima’s island of Itsukushima.

Strawberry Cheesecake Kit Kat

This Kit Kat that tastes like strawberry cheesecake. What more can you ask for?

Tokyo Banana Kit Kat

A result of a collaboration with Japanese confectionary brand Tokyo Banana, this Kit Kat is filled with delicious banana custard cream.

Sakura Matcha Kit Kat

A variation of the popular Matcha Kit Kat, this flavor comes with an infusion of cherry blossoms.

Wasabi Kit Kat

Wasabi and chocolate might not sound like a good combination, but they work well when combined in a Kit Kat.