Imported KitKat

Imported KitKat — Japan's Most Iconic Chocolate in Rare Flavors

Japan has produced over 400 unique KitKat flavors since the 1990s — and Sweet Palace Candy Shop in Braintree, MA carries the ones that matter. While the US KitKat comes in a handful of varieties, Japan treats KitKat as a premium gift chocolate, releasing regional, seasonal, and limited-edition flavors that sell out fast and never reach American stores.

Why Japanese KitKat?

In Japan, KitKat (pronounced "Kitto Katsu") sounds like the Japanese phrase for "surely win," making it a traditional good-luck gift for students before exams. This cultural meaning drove Nestle Japan to innovate constantly with new flavors — resulting in the most creative chocolate lineup in the world.

Popular Japanese KitKat Flavors We Carry

  • Matcha (Green Tea) — The runaway bestseller. Earthy, slightly bitter, and unmistakably Japanese. A must-try.
  • Strawberry — A sweet, fruity coating that's much more intense than standard milk chocolate.
  • Dark Chocolate — Richer and less sweet than the US version.
  • Cookies & Cream — A Japanese take on the classic combo with a unique crunch.
  • Seasonal & Limited Edition — We stock limited-run flavors as they release. Sakura, Hojicha tea, and regional specialty flavors sell out fast.

Gift-Ready & Collector-Worthy

Japanese KitKat comes in premium packaging designed for gifting — far more elegant than the US wrapper. They make excellent gifts for chocolate lovers, Japan enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates something genuinely different from what's on grocery store shelves.

Shop In Store or Online

Visit Sweet Palace at 250 Granite St, Braintree, MA inside South Shore Plaza, or order online at sweetpalacecandy.shop. Ships nationwide with every order including a free keychain.