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 ...