Punch Cola SP: Classic Japanese Instant Cola Drink
I like powdered sports drinks, like this, because they don’t take up much space to store, and when I want to have the beverage, it is very easy to make just with cold water....
Category: Drinks and Beverages
Sakana: 2 Different Meanings of the Japanese Word
If you have learned the Japanese language for a while, you probably know the meaning of the word “Sakana (魚)”. As you may know, it is the word for “fish”, but in Japanese, there...
Namaiki Beer: Classic Draft Beer-like Soft Drink for Kids
As I wrote many times in the past, Dagashi (駄菓子) is a snack genre unique to Japan comprised of cheap junk foods, particularly for kids, and popular varieties include these ten items. Dagashi has a long...
Miki and Toso: Traditional Sake for Celebration Times
As you know, “Sake (酒)” is a quintessential Japanese alcoholic beverage that is widely enjoyed in many countries around the world, and in Japan, it’s said that there are over 1,400 sake breweries and...
Mitsuya Cider Candy with the Flavor of a Soda Drink
When it comes to carbonated beverages, I sometimes crave a classic Japanese soda pop called “Mitsuya Cider” when I’m thirsty. In fact, a while ago, to buy that fizzy drink, I went to a...
Amazake Milk: A Healthy Nutritious Beverage for Summer
When it comes to summer drinks, many adults will bring to mind icy chilled beer. But when you think of beverages ideal for the hot summertime, what comes to mind? As for me, that’s “Amazake...
Glico Cratz: Umami-Rich Crunchy Potato Snack for Beer
When it comes to Japanese beer snacks, I think dried squid snacks, such as Surume, Saki-Ika, and Noshi-Ika, are representatives of the genre. But of course, other than these, there are a bunch of Japanese...
3 Unique & Healthy Japanese Sweet Milk Drink Recipes
As for Japanese beverages using milk, I think Matcha Latte or Green Tea Latte is especially popular in many countries thanks to coffee chains like Starbucks. It is well-recognized worldwide, but there are still...
