This product is called “Takenoko-no-sato” that means “Bamboo shoots village”. As you can see from the package, they are bamboo shoot shaped chocolate snack.
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This is one of the most famous chocolate snacks in Japan from a manufacturer Meiji. There are two major forces, this bamboo shoot shaped chocolate snack “Takenoko-no-sato” and “Kinoko-no-yama” which is mushroom shaped chocolate snack.
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The manufacturer Meiji sells some different flavors of this product. This time they feature green tea called “matcha”.
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Taste |
★★★☆☆ Good as usual. I like the texture of the combination of the chocolate and cookie. I was able to enjoy the little bitter flavor of green tea “matcha”. The “matcha” flavor was mild, not so strong. |
Price |
★★★☆☆ Around 200 yen per package. |
Calorie |
★★☆☆☆ 338 kcal per package. |
Easy to get? |
★★☆☆☆ I got this at Seven-Eleven, one of the biggest convenience stores in Japan. I’m not sure if we can get this product anytime anywhere. |
Get again? |
★★☆☆☆ Not sure for now. |
The ratings above are completely my personal comments, see here for the details.
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The materials may be changed in the future so please check yourself when you try it.
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The nutritional indication.
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Open the box.
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Pull out the package from the box.
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There were more than 26 bamboo shoots in a package in my case.
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Got close to them.
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View from a little bottom.
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View from a different angle.
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Pick up the one.
View from the front.
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View from above.
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View from the side.
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View from the bottom.
2020 Aug.
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