3 ms·
> I thought it was pretty unlikely that anyone would also bother sending specifically Japanese candy. Living in Japan, I often hearing foreigners coming up wit
by paulsutter 11y ago
> I thought it was pretty unlikely that anyone would also bother sending specifically Japanese candy.
Living in Japan, I often hearing foreigners coming up with the great business idea of selling Japanese products back home. Candy is pretty common as an idea.
- bemmu 11y agoYes, it's obvious to sell Japanese products abroad. Quite possibly many were started completely independently.
- coldtea 11y agoI was hooked to a Japanese thing called the "Ginza banana cake": http://www.amazon.com/Tokyo-Banana-Cake-Ginza-Blanc/dp/B00O0ZAE0M http://www.amazon.com/Tokyo-Banana-Cake-Ginza-Blanc/dp/B00O0... These are only made by one specific place in Tokyo from what I know. They are also made fresh, and expire quickly. When you get them abroad you often have just 2-3 days to eat them. There are several independent importers of small quanties the rest of Asia and elsewhere, and the prices go quite high, especially if they manage to get them quickly after they've made.
- imrehg 11y agoThe same for me living in Taiwan - most common idea is selling tea to back home (wherever that might be, but not in Asia:). One day I'll execute on that! :)