Originally Posted by
drscoop
Is this a one-off store or are these dotted across Osaka? Will be by Osaka station in a few weeks and am under instructions to collect interesting kitkat flavours...
Also, on the same line, any suggestions on stores to look for around Hiroshima?
Don Quijote is a nationwide chain, running some calmer neighborhood stores, plus some in busy areas predominantly frequented by tourists. The latter stores tend to be well stocked with Kit Kats, but I've seen them completely picked over. In Osaka, the Dotonbori and Umeda locations are a complete zoo (with higher risk of being out of stock), while the Namba location doesn't seem to be on the radar screen of the tours. If you only have a few minutes at Osaka station, the Umeda Don Quijote is a quick (if somewhat confusing) walk, and you should find some varieties there.
Hiroshima's "local" Kit Kat is the citrus mix flavor -- generally rates highly with Western gift recipients, and should be in stock almost everywhere if you go during Kit Kat "season" (i.e., not in summer, when they aren't sold to prevent melting). Some gift stores will also carry a few Kit Kats from neighboring regions, and the nationally available bagged ones. Even with minimal effort, you should be able to pick up a half dozen Kit Kat types.