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- [Narrator] Cheesecake, banana, rum raisin,
purple sweet potato, wasabi?
These are just a few of the Kit Kat flavors of Japan,
a country where the love
of this crispy chocolate wafer runs deep.
And one man continues to push the flavor frontier
further and further.
But before we get to him, here's a little background info.
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(Yuji speaking in foreign language)
And there are a lot of flavors to choose from.
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And those flavors can change
based on where you are in the country.
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And the genius behind many of these flavors
is a classically trained pastry chef.
(Yasumasa speaking in foreign language)
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And for good reason.
In Japan, Kit Kats have evolved
into more than just a sweet treat.
(Yuji speaking in foreign language)
And for those of you who think it's all business
for Chef Takagi, gimme a break.
(Yasumasa speaking in foreign language)