Tirol Chocolate – Yamada Momiji Red Bean
In the previous review I did a few days ago about the Kamome no Tamago flavour of Tirol, I mentioned that it was a white bean paste treat. I figured today would be a good…
Category: Japan
Tirol Chocolate – Kamome No Tamago
When traveling, it’s common courtesy to bring back some souvenirs or gifts back from whence you came. Or is it went? Whence you adjourned? I don’t know. Bottom line is, you bring something back as…
Tirol Chocolate – Komeda Shiro Noir Dessert
I may not be what some may consider an expert on Tirol, but I think it’s safe to say I am quite fanatic about the brand. In the relatively short time I’ve had with the…
Tirol Chocolate – Tart Cake Mix
With the weather getting hot and sticky, I’ve tried to minimize the number of international orders I do for chocolate. Sadly, this perfectly rational, logical approach to purchasing goes out the window whenever I see…
Tirol Chocolate – Panda Black Cheesecake
You know when you have enough positive experiences with a brand or company that when they release something new you just kind of mindlessly go with it and assume it will be great? No? Just…
Lifeguard Chewing Gum
When I first started this thing, I didn’t really intend on having it morph into a snack review blog. It just kind of happened. I like to occasionally throw in my random thoughts into their…
Mitsuya Cider Soda Hard Candy with Hyuganatsu
One of the things I remember from my childhood was a candy called Lotsa Fizz. It came in strips of 5, and was sold fairly cheap by the convenience store near my house. Every once…
Hi-Chew – Heisei Fruits Mix
If there’s anything I’ve learned about Japan and all their crazy varieties and flavours, it’s that they love to do regional specific flavours. This variety isn’t exactly regional specific, but it feels like it’s along…
Tirol Chocolate – Strawberry Trio Mix
It’s all probably in my head, but I’ve always felt like Japanese candies and chocolates have a very distinct style for strawberry flavoured items. I’d wager that anyone who grew up in an Asian household…
Calpis – Yogurt Fruit Chews
In my previous review of the Caplis hard candies, I was pretty happy with how each of the flavours turned out, and how well they captured the flavours of the actual drinks in a hard…