I agree, most individuals probably go for Pocky because it's Japanese and exotic. The most prevalent type is the chocolate, but there are several flavors available, most are a whole lot less bland than the standard red box pocky. If I remember correctly there's even a plain kind that looks sort of like a pretzel and is almondish flavored.

I've been living in Japan the last 4 years and every now and again I'll pick some up at a nearby Circle-K or Lawsons, I prefer the dark chocolate or strawberry flavors (the most flavorful of the ones I've tried.) It's a low calorie quick snack for the times I'd rather keep calorie counts down.

All things considered it's pretty meh, just something else to snack on--nothing really special about it. If I had it around I might use it for munchies at a movie, but popcorn or milk-duds are the best snack for movies!

peace,

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