Japanese drinks are popularly savored across Japan and across the world as well. Their unique flavor right typifies from other drinks splashed across the globe. Little wonder, Japanese drinks are becoming increasingly adopted across the planet. Let us look at some of the most popular Japanese drinks there is.
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NO.1 Calpis
Talking about Japanese soft drinks (which are uncarbonated), you definitely have to mention Calpis. Basically, this Japanese drink is a product of Calpis Co., Ltd., which has its headquarters situated in Shibuya, Tokyo.
Well, Calpis, as it is referred to here, is one of the eminent subsidiaries of Asahi. Pertaining to this Japanese drink itself, we see a beverage with a relatively light flavor, seated between milky flavor and a bit acidic flavor. Well, Calpis has quite a similarity in terms of flavor to vanilla flavored yogurt. This Japanese drink is commonly used as a mixer for tea recipes, chuchai as well as a number of cocktails.
NO.2 Qoo
This is another non-carbonated soft drink on the list that we can’t afford to ignore. Qoo is from the Coca-Cola family. Initially, Qoo was introduced in 1999 enjoying massive adoption among teens. This Japanese drink as we have today has permeated the whole of Japan loved by the young and old.
There is a variety of Qoo flavors cutting through the orange flavor as far as the grape flavor. The white grape flavor especially is a regular drinking fountains across Japan.
NO.3 Ayataka
Here is Coca-Cola marveling with another Japanese drink Ayataka. Ayataka is completely brewed from premium tea leaves. In Japan, this soft drink is popularly sold as iced green tea giving it the complete thrill of brewed tea. This Japanese drink is quite distinct from the other Japanese drinks as it comes with an uncompromised taste of tea. Ayataka is very healthy with minimal calorie composition.
NO.4 Pocari Sweat
Pocari Sweat as exciting as the name is a product of Otsuka Pharmaceutical. Pocari Swear is one of the most popular sports drink with a peculiar deliciousness to it. Ideally, this Japanese drink has this undertone of grapefruits. Pocari Sweat is famed for its rasp restoration of nutrients as well as a quick recovery of electrolytes after a sweaty exercise session. Hence the name Pocari Sweat. One of the commonest soft drink in the form of sports drinks you would come across in Japan, Pocari Sweat is readily available in form of powder as well as also encased in the PET bottles.
NO.5 Mugicha
Mugicha commonly referred to as Barley tea is a product of itoe. Essentially Mugicha undergoes an infusion process with a roasted grain base. MugiCha as you can easily see is made from barley. This Japanese drink has this toasty flavor. Being brewed from roasted barely seeds, it is understandable that Mugicha has a bit of a bitter undertone. All the same a lovely beverage, soft drink is free of caffeine.
NO.6 Melon Soda
Melon Soda is another Japanese drink emanating from the Japanese production line. Melon Soda has this notable green coloration about which looks scary and attractive altogether. The flavors of this soft drink are lovely of course. One particular version of melon soda, the melon soda float version is particularly a favorite of Japanese kids.
NO.7 Yakult
Yakult is a reputable Japanese soft drink produced by Yakult Honsha and still distributed by the same Yakult Honsha. Yakult is a probiotic milk Japanese drink.
Basically, Yakult is made from the fermentation in the presence of the bacteria strain Lactobacillus paracasei Shirota. It would excite you to learn that this bacteria strain was first isolated by famous Japanese scientist Minoru Shirota from the human intestine in the 1930s. Aside from its deliciousness, Yakult is commonly taken to improve the digestive process with a strong reputation for improving body immunity.
NO.8 Kirin Lemon
Kirin Lemon was is a beloved creation of the Kirin Brewer. This Japanese soft drink has been around for a while coming into the market since 1928. Understandably, there are many variants of Kiri Lemon out there. There is the Kiri Citron, the Kir Cider, the Kirisoda water, and many others. Kiri Lemon has this lovely flavor synthesized from lemon peel. Yes, the flavor of Kiri Lemon is strong yet you can’t exclusively categorize this exciting flavor. It is somewhere between juicy and watery with a bit of acidity to it.
NO.9 Yogurina & Suntory Natural Mineral Water
Yogurina & Suntory Natural Mineral Water comes from the famous Suntory Beverage & Food Limited (SBF) product line in Japan. As we know Suntory is one of the biggest producers of Japanese tea products. As a soft drink, the Yogurina & Suntory Natural Mineral Water has a very transparent appearance yet with a marvelous flavor.
This Japanese drink masterfully brings together a refreshing finish with a special feel of yogurt. This soft drink focuses more on whey sourced from milk with a rich composition of amino acids and minerals.
NO.10 Oronamin C
Otsuka Chemical Holdings Co., Ltd., are the guys behind the illustrious production of the Oronamin Japanese drink. Unlike the other non-carbonated beverages we have been mentioning in the past, Oronamin is carbonated. The name majorly emanates from the Oronine H Ointment.
This Japanese drink is lovably composed of isoleucine alongside a vast army of essential amino acids including very helpful vitamins cutting through vitamin B6, vitamin B2 as well as vitamin C.
NO.11 Wilkinson Carbonated Water
Wilkinson Carbonated Water is one Japanese soft drink with a wealth of history to its name. A product of the Wikinson brand, Wilkinson Carbonated Water has largely ascended the niche of soda water drinks across the last years.
The Wilkinson Carbonated Water is notable for its heightened carbonated and sharp giving this soft drink this “high-class” glamor. It is a favorite among adults in Japan presenting this enthusiastic feel with the Wilkinson Carbonated Water majorly made of polished water and carbon dioxide. Crisp, strong and neat, the flavor makes it the ideal beverage for the grown guys.
NO.12 Suntory Boss Canned Coffee
Here Suntory comes again with the Boss Canned Coffee. This Japanese drink came into the market some many years ago in 1992. All over Japan and across the globe, the Boss Canned Coffee is loved among tea enthusiasts. There is a diversity of flavor for the Boss Canned Coffee cutting across the unsweetened flavor to the black flavor Boss Canned Coffee. These varieties come with a differing amount of sugar and milk as you will understand.
NO.13 Jūrokucha
The Jūrokucha Japanese drink is another offspring of the Asahi tea empire. The Jūrokucha soft drink comes with a rich combination of tea combining a blend of more 15 teas spreading across leaves, fruits, and grains.
The Jūrokucha affectionately combines the likes of perilla leaves, mulberry leaves, sasa veitchii, habucha, brown rice, and other components. The habucha soft drink is also applauded for its notable composition of fiber.
NO.14 Bireley’s orange
Bireley’s orange is also owned by Asahi. Delving into the history books a bit, back in 1951 Asahi Beer got the rights to the manufacturer as well as the distribution of Bireley’s orange from Wilkinson Ginger Ale. Since then, Bireley’s orange has sprung to the forefront of soft drinks in Japan. The Bireley’s orange was later sold in form of cans by 1959. Essentially, this Japanese drink is made from Valencia orange juice (which comes at a 10% composition) as well as Vitamin C. To further enhance its sweetness, the Bireley’s orange has honey added to the combination as well.
NO.15 Super H2O
Here Asahi comes again with the enigmatic Super H2O. This lovely soft drink is majorly made of fructose, liquid, 40g sodium and sugar. The Super H2O is very efficient for quick hydration making it a massively adored sport drink. One great thing about the Super H2O is its capacity to drop down your osmotic pressure safely giving you that much relaxation after a grueling workout. This Japanese drink is completely free of calories.
NO.16 Green Dakara
Green Dakara comes from the SunTory product line, another popular Japanese hydration drink. The Green Dakara has a light flavor with an impressive mineral composition. Well, you can’t fully tag the Green Dakara as en energy though. It is more like in the middle of flavored water and sports drinks. There is the Vitamin Water variant of the Green Dakara which is less fruity. Basically, this Japanese drink is made from pomelo, yuzu, lemon, juice, citrus fruits, peel as well as grapefruits.
NO.17 Dekavita C
Dekavita C is another carbonated drink from Suntory. The Dekavita C is really notable for its medicinal edge aside being known as a soft drink. The Dekavita C is made of pantothenic acid with a composition ranging between 0.9-3.7mg, 1mg of vitamin B6, 1.4micrograms of vitamin B12, as well as 1.2mg of vitamin P(also known as flavonoid).
The Deka appearing in the name of this Japanese drink stands for big in Japanese while the vita here represents Vitamin. Bringing in the Vitamin C composition, we arrive at the complete name Dekavita C. The Dekavita C is not your typical fruity Japanese drink and has a flavor resembling Oronamin.
NO.18 C.C.Lemon
C.C.Lemon is also of the Suntory Beverage family. The C.C.Lemon just as you can easily measure from the name is reputable for its distinct lemon flour. C.C.Lemon is one of the most recognized Japanese soft drinks globally. That universal fame can be attributed to the massive advertisement Suntory sunk into the C.C.Lemon soft drink even energetically recruiting the universally adored American cartoon The Simpsons to advertise for the drink.
NO.19 Natchan
Yes, Suntory is really rocking this list at the moment and here is Natchan another Japanese soft drink. Natchan produced in 1998 is more of a fruit juice though combining white grapes, apples, and oranges.
NO.20 Oolong Tea
Suntory’s Olong tea is one of the most savored teas in the whole of Japan. After that stressful day, a cup of this Japanese drink can be so refreshing especially for that notorious nutty flavor it comes with. Bringing in a wealth of green tea, SunTory’s Oolong tea is very nutritious and really great for drinking especially when cold. This Japanese drink has this unique slightly bitter undertone that altogether pumps up its marvel.
NO.21 Sokenbicha
Sokenbicha is produced by Coca Cola Japan and first came into Japan in 1993. Sokenbicha comes with a nice combination of five blended teas. It has this natural engrossment with no sweetener. The five blended teas are authentically brewed with zero percent calorie composition.
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