KitKat Japan

A uniquely Japanese gift-giving custom of bringing back souvenirs from trips and distributing them to colleagues and acquaintances. This broad gift culture, including ochugen and oseibo seasonal gifts, plays a vital role in maintaining relationships and expressing gratitude. Local specialty sweets and products sustain this omiyage culture.

An established chocolate maker originating from Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, founded in 1931. Leveraging Kobe's cosmopolitan atmosphere, it has pioneered sweets culture. Characterized by high-quality, elegant confections such as truffle chocolates and chocolate creams, it serves as a representative dessert brand of Kobe and has contributed significantly to Japan's chocolate culture, becoming embedded in gift-giving traditions.

Born in 1966 as a chocolate-coated stick snack, Pocky has become a beloved snack brand worldwide. 'Pocky Day' on November 11th has become an established event symbolizing Japanese confectionery culture.

One of Japan's largest food manufacturers in chocolate, dairy, and confectionery. With numerous long-selling products loved across generations such as Meiji Milk Chocolate and Meiji Oishii Gyunyu, the company underpins Japanese food culture.

A Kobe-based coffee maker that developed the world's first canned coffee with milk. With an integrated system from plantation to cup, UCC also dedicates efforts to coffee culture education through initiatives like the UCC Coffee Museum.

Confectionery and chocolate products by Meiji. From milk chocolate launched in 1926, it created multiple national favorites. Leading Japan's confectionery industry through superior ingredient selection and manufacturing. Highly regarded in global expansion.

Chocolate manufactured by Meiji. Meiji Milk Chocolate represents Japan's premier chocolate brand. Using high-quality cocoa and carefully selected ingredients, it achieves smooth, refined taste. Loved across generations with high evaluation both domestically and internationally, it represents Japanese confectionery culture.