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Figarland Shamrock is canon. But Japanese readers were arguing about a second Shanks years earlier — and the dated record shows what they actually got right, and what they got wrong.
Two chocolate snacks from the same company have divided Japan for decades. The manufacturer eventually settled it with a national election — twice, and then a third time.
What Japanese-language fandom is arguing about this week — summarised and sourced.
Snacks, limited editions and things that never leave the country.
Two chocolate snacks from the same company have divided Japan for decades. The manufacturer eventually settled it with a national election — twice, and then a third time.
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We are putting together a small, hand-picked selection of the Japan-only snacks and merchandise we write about. Follow along on X to hear when it opens.
