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Tokyo craft cola creator gets a sweet deal with one of Japan’s major convenience stores to sell sours.
Reishi mushrooms add immune-boosting powers to the centuries-old recipe behind this cult cola.
The standard version was a hit with our taste-tester, but how will this new no-sugar version perform?
Raise a toast with special ingredients designed to enhance the traditional Japanese Christmas meal.
We crack open a can of the crossover between Coca-Cola and the Bleach anime/manga franchise.
Colourless beverage contains special ingredients to enhance the flavour of Japan’s “national dish”.
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