In the Philippines, we are made aware of how "expensive" matcha-flavored KitKat bars are - one regular sized two-sticks cost around Php28.00, while the pack of 12 minis cost as much as Php300.00++. In short, purchasing one becomes a luxury because you do not want to shell out so much money for a matcha bar which will be gone in a few bites. I was only able to enjoy these sweet treats whenever someone comes home from Japan for a trip or to have a vacation here in the Philippines.

During my sojourn in Tokyo and Yokohama, I have been to numerous convenience stores, supermarkets, drug stores, souvenir shops among others and have been a witness to different prices of KitKat Matcha. I have contained myself from purchasing big quantities because I believe the ones that I see are still quite expensive. Even the famous Don Quixote (or popularly abbreviated as "donki"), which is a famous discount chain store in Japan, did not offer me the cheapest KitKat Matcha as the price played its digits from JPY200.00 ~ JPY 280.00 (tax exclusive). Comparing its price here in the Philippines, it is already quite a deal already. However, if you are someone who wants to do a KitKat Matcha-rathon, I suggest you go straight to Takeshita St. near Harajuku Station (JR Line) and Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' station (Tokyo Metro).

I forgot the actual name of the shop but it looks like a drug store which is quite near to the Daiso 100-yen shop. The outside of the store immediately features their sale of KitKat Matcha (as well as the original flavor) with options if you want it chilled or not. The price is a whopping JPY 181.00 (and it is already tax-inclusive!). The best thing about this shop is that it is a Tax-Free shop if ever your bill would reach at least JPY 5,000.00 tax-exclusive (and more discounts if you spend more!). Just a precaution though - if you buy those KitKat Matcha at a tax-free rate, you won't be able to consume them as long as you are in Japan as a general rule for their tax-free. But, who cares? You don't really want to eat those in Japan because you can buy some for yourself at a tax-inclusive rate which still won't hurt much your wallet. 

The next time you go on a "Harajuku" style shopping free before departing for your home country, do not forget to purchase a KitKat Matcha as your "pasalubong" or souvenir treats for your family and friends in your home country. Considering how expensive it is, you can just tell them it's expensive and they won't ask for more! (just kidding) Always remember - save as much as possible when in Tokyo since you will rarely see a "very cheap" price of a food. While we are at it, I suggest you also purchase the Bourbon Alfort Chocolate Biscuit! It's very cheap (I forgot the price, but I can attest that it is a really cheap treat) and it's a wonderful delicious snack at the same time. I am now regretting that I bought more KitKat Matcha compared to these chocolate snacks.