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The fast-moving beverage product cycle in Japan continues unabated (as usual), and recent trends have pointed to minty flavors in a variety of areas. Beverage giant Kirin has now released two new drinks along these lines designed to beat the summer heat. read more »
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A whimsical review of Boysenberry Soda and Choco Wafers- with mentions given to Fugu poison fish, Salt the brand name, i-phones, and doll's eyes. read more »
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Ahhh…Nothing like kicking back with a cold cup of eel after a hard day at work!

At least that would be the case in Japan. It’s not enough for beer to be the official drink of the oppressively hot Japanese summer, one beer company is hoping to tie-in with the traditional food of summer, unagi (ee read more »
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I've given Japan a year to come up with another ten bizarre drinks and she did not let me down. Some of these dirty dozen (less two) may be coming to a vending machine near you... if you're unlucky enough. read more »
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Get healthy today with some "Coca Cola with Vitamin C"! It's a new, healthy drink, sure to reverse the aging process, trim that waistline and stimulate hair growth. But seriously, who do they think they are kidding? read more »
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In an international competition run by Whisky Magazine, "Yoichi 20 years old" beat dozens of other varieties, including last year’s winner, Talisker 18 years old, produced on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. read more »
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This strange looking large size soft drink caught my eye so I snapped a picture of it. It's the biggest soda I've seen in Japan this far that you can order from a shop or restaurant. read more »
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If you go into a Japanese grocery store and head straight to the refrigerated drink aisle to get your tea, you are wasting money! read more »
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