Trying popular and quirky local fare is often part of the summer vacation experience, and not all items are necessarily guaranteed to be tasty.
In fact, in food-obsessed Japan, where delicious dishes from all over the world are readily available, the opposite can prove a real hit.
Take Genghis Khan Caramel, produced by Sapporo Gourmet Foods Co.
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