It’s the name that turns many English-speakers off, but even people in Japan sometimes take issue the way Calpis can linger in your mouth.
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Designed by the studio behind the Fate anime franchise, the bottle is exclusive to one region of the country.
Family Mart’s newest drink campaign shoots for the moon and promises a rainbow of dreamy starshine flavors.
The crazy big-budget commercial stars some of Japan’s most well-known musicians on flame-spewing monster floats.
Eight years in development, the new resealable pouch packaging is said to be a world-first for frozen beverages.
White coffee dessert drink appears in the land of green tea, and Meg finds there’s more than just the color to love.
Less than 50 sake breweries in Japan are female-owned, and this crowdfunding project offers a chance to sample brews from a dozen of them.
The new limited-edition beverage takes its inspiration from a traditional Japanese springtime confection.
A bottled Starbucks drink with a bit of fizz is coming out in Japan, and you’ll be able to grab one at a convenience store!
New dessert beverage lets you enjoy a uniquely Japanese taste without having to sit around in the same chain you have back home.
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