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THE DROP

Rankings, taste tests, drop recaps and the culture behind every flavor we import.

FeaturedRankingsRare Drinks

Every Japan-Only Soda We Could Find, Ranked

Melon Fanta, Pepsi Shiso, peach Coke and the marble-bottle classic. We drank them all so you know which to grab first.

Mika Torres 7 min

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New Product DropsTrending Products

September Drop Recap: Everything That Just Landed

Peach Coke, Wasabi Doritos, Milo cereal and a Tamagotchi restock. The full list.

3 min
Taste TestsRare Snacks

We Tried Cumin Lamb Lay's So You Don't Have To (You Should, Though)

China's wildest Lay's flavor is inspired by street-food lamb skewers. Here is what actually happens when you open the bag.

4 min
Kawaii FindsGift Guides

The Kawaii Starter Pack: 5 Official Finds Under $20

Sanrio, Kirby and Molang. How to start a cute collection without buying fakes.

5 min
Rare CerealMexico

Why Mexican Cereal Hits Different

Zucaritas versus Frosted Flakes. The sugar, the crunch and the reason every expat asks us to stock it.

4 min
Behind the Brand

Behind the Brand: How MunchyMania Sources Rare Products

Direct buyers in Tokyo, Seoul and Mexico City. Cold chain for drinks. Here is how a Japan-only soda ends up on your doorstep.

6 min
Snack GuidesKawaii Finds

Slow-Rise vs Squeezie vs Plush: A Squishy Buying Guide

iBloom, Nee Doh, Squishmallows and mochi. What each texture feels like and who it is for.

5 min
KoreaRare Snacks

Korea's Honey Butter Obsession, Explained

How one chip flavor took over Seoul and why the Pringles version is the one to buy.

4 min

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