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As breakfast is traditionally eaten at home, the morning meal isn't as widely available in Japan as you might expect. Many cafes and restaurants don’t open until closer to lunchtime, so early risers usually have to rely on hotel buffets, chain coffee shops offering 'morning sets', or the nearby convenience store.
Here’s some good news. After a successful trial run, Krispy Kreme Japan has rolled out its 'Asa OriGre' campaign (short for ‘Morning Original Glazed’) across the country. For a limited time, this promotion offers the brand’s signature Original Glazed doughnut for free with every drink purchase.
We have crunched the numbers and it’s a steal. A hot coffee will set you back ¥345 for takeaway (or ¥352 for eat-in), but with that, you’ll enjoy a fluffy Original Glazed doughnut for free (usually ¥216 for takeaway or ¥220 eat-in).
How to get the deal
This promotion is only available until 11am at Krispy Kreme outlets that serve drinks. So stores that open after 11am are excluded. The Kobe Marui branch is also excluded, even though the store opens at 10.30am on Sundays and holidays.
Where to get your free doughnut in Osaka and Kobe
In Osaka prefecture, seven Krispy Kreme outlets are offering the free doughnut – four of which are in the Osaka city centre. They are located in Kita Shinsaibashi (opens at 8am), JR Osaka Station (8am), Diamor Osaka underground mall in Umeda (10am), and Kyobashi Keihan Mall (10.30am).
In Kobe, you’ll find the deal at the Krispy Kreme branch in Kobe Harborland Umie, which opens at 10am.
You can search for more participating outlets across the country on the Krispy Kreme Japan website.
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