2012-08-27

Burger King 1st Anniversary Kansai

Burger King is celebrating its 1st Anniversary in the Kansai area (6 stores). For the next few Fridays they are giving away junior size burgers with any order. The burgers come with a package of Alpine Salt (Alpen Salz).

http://www.burgerkingjapan.co.jp/campaign/cp59_2.html

Photo is a web capture for explanatory purposes, copyright belongs to the company.

Meiji Galbo Twist‏

Meiji has introduced a twist version of their popular Galbo line of chocolate snacks. Galbo snack promise a new texture or mouth-feel experience combining creamy texture chocolate with crunchy air-puffed chocolate.

http://www.meiji.co.jp/sweets/chocolate/galbo/

Photo is a web capture for explanatory purposes, copyright belongs to the company.

McDonald's 100 Yen Drinks‏

McDonald's is offering all carbonated drinks for 100 yen, regardless of size. This special lasts through the first part of September.

http://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/campaign/sparkling/index.html

Photo is a web capture for explanatory purposes, copyright belongs to the company.

Meiji Maca Health Drinks

Meiji has introduced a new formulation of is maca health drinks. Maca is a South American root which is said to improve mood, energy and sexual performance. This may result from the presence of (1R, 3S)-1-methyltetrahydro-carboline-3-carboxylic acid which is reported to have effects on the central nervous system. The new formulation includes royal jelly which is thought to have some of the same properties as maca.

http://www.meiji.co.jp/health/maca/

Photo is a web capture for explanatory purposes, copyright belongs to the company.

Oden Season Begins

This week the convenience stores in Japan started offering oden (pictured). This is a hot dish associated with winter or cold weather. Sort of interesting to see it while the weather is still so hot.

Photo - courtesy Wikicommons