Japan’s new drinkable fresh ginger has curiosities and appetites piqued
It seems that every few months, you can expect to see “drinkable” versions of certain food items popping up in the chilled beverage section of…
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Japanese convenience store FamilyMart gives a shock with new Pikachu Pine Frappe!
As part of their campaign project “Anata no ureshi (For your happiness)”, Japanese convenience store FamilyMart has collaborated with Pokémon and its popular Nintendo/smartphone puzzle…
Ward off rain and sun with refreshing Japanese retro cream soda umbrellas
Japanese retailer Felissimo definitely knows how to turn a popular menu item into an umbrella. It was just a couple of years ago that they…
Japanese cream soda craftsman blends breathtaking concoctions with surrounding scenery
As a mainstay of Show Era cafes, old fashioned cream sodas, often available in a number of flavors with colored syrup, have a bit of…
Customizable fruit-au-lait available from this Harajuku based non-contact store
With the interest in healthier diets ever-growing, it’s becoming more and more common to see new health “trends” popping up here, there and everywhere –…
Ecolean releases stylish and lightweight drink packs teaming up with iconic anime Neon Genesis Evangelion
The official brand of iconic anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, “RADIO EVA ” is releasing packaged fruit juice in 5 different flavors using Ecolean’s packaging which…
Head over to FICO & POMUM for a heartwarming helping of eggnog this winter
For the majority of us living the expat life, Christmas time in Japan might be picture perfect with it’s beautiful illuminations and decorations, but it…
DEAN & DELUCA’s latest drink is bursting with ALL the flavours of the season
If the flavours on hand this autumn are just too much to take in, and you’re unsure on whether you should be pigging out on…
Coming soon to konbini shelves near you – Suntory shares winter ‘Horoyoi’ lineup
To the completely unprepared, a trip to the alcoholic section of any Japanese convenience store or supermarket can quickly turn into an overwhelming game of…
This company ages your favourite liquor down on the seafloor in Shizuoka
According to legend, a long time ago some caskets of old wine were pulled up from a ship that had been wrecked on the seafloor…
New barista grade oat milk and cocoa oat milk available from organic store Bio C Bon
If you are a latte art enthusiast, then, like me, you’ve probably spent hours upon hours researching how to make a flawless free pour. My…
Nissin’s new Cup Noodle soda series recreates instant ramen as a soft drink
Nissin has been celebrating the 50th anniversary of their popular Cup Noodle in Japan, and the party has included new packaging that contains cute cats…
Japan releases drinkable canned curry with 10 spices
When perusing vending machines and convenience store aisles in Japan, it’s not uncommon to stumble upon a “drinkable” version of food you may not have…
Coca-Cola releases hard lemonade canned cocktails in Japan
Following the success of their popular Lemon-Do chuhai, Coca-Cola has announced the release of their second alcoholic beverage brand called “Nomel’s Hard Lemonade”, in Japan…
Orion tackles Japan’s food waste problem with new WATTA Keitts Mango Chūhai
Currently, Japanese food waste averages at around 25.5 million tons per year, with edible waste – that can and should be eaten in a sustainable…