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Kitkat is a chocolate product of the transnational food and beverage company, Nestle, which is headquartered in Switzerland. But it seems that Japan has a habit of giving a touch of itself into anyone or anything that exists within its territories. It has been recorded that since the year 2000, there had been around 300 Kitkat flavors released in Japan. It is said that this is due to the fact that Kitkat, has the same sound as kitto katsu in Japanese, which means "You will surely win." Because of this, Kitkat has been an omiyage or souvenir all over Japan, especially as a gift for students taking exams.

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