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Coca-Cola takes the clear drinks trend to a whole new level, and gives us a special Reiwa parody commercial as well.
Japan-exclusive soft drink has a citrus finish, but it’s not from oranges, lemons, or limes.
We glugged a bottle of Crab Cola, infused with genuine crab essence, produced by a fishpacking company in Niigata prefecture.
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Best-of-both-worlds beverage has more caffeine and fewer calories than the classic soda’s ordinary version.
Designed by the studio behind the Fate anime franchise, the bottle is exclusive to one region of the country.
The crazy big-budget commercial stars some of Japan’s most well-known musicians on flame-spewing monster floats.
We won’t have to wait until the blossoms appear to enjoy sakura with our Coca-Cola this year.
People in Japan will be the first in the world to find out what the unique flavour combination tastes like.
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