ジャパンな飲料

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Thu 2007/11/22 10:16
日本に住むもう一つの幸せ。飲み物の種類がいっぱい。ルートビアがあんまりないのは悲しいだけど。
イギリスの自動販売機は超www。人が自動販売機丸ごと持って帰らないように大きく重く作られている。
今週隅田川辺で散歩しました。とても穏やかな地域で、気に入った。 物事を考え...(もっと見る)
Sun 11/18 00:42 comments (36)
だって、普通にアーマーで買い物に行くと、人が勝手によってくるんだもん。 ...(もっと見る)
Fri 11/16 07:30 comments (59)
主に布団を干す日本の習慣を海外リーダーに紹介する記事だ。 イギリ...(もっと見る)
Thu 11/15 01:51 comments (48)
昨日は新丸の内ビルに行って来た。東京ミッドタウンや六本木ヒルズよりは遥か遥か...(もっと見る)
Wed 11/14 00:59 comments (46)
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FatBastard in troverted extrovert (登録日: 2007/11/04 18:16)
Pieman
Oh I love Calpis water! My friend in Japan made me reluctantly try it. After the first taste its all I ever drank in Japan. Love the Calpis, must have the Calpis. I was also surprised cream soda is yellow/green in Asia where its pink in N. America. Anyhow, I can buy Calpico water here now, but it cost alot. Like $9 for 2L, and yes I do buy it occasionally.

Here, our 7-11 are stacked with pop, energy drinks, ice tea, water, and fruit juice. Not one Japanese drink in the bunch =(
(ID #64505) Posted on 2007/11/22 10:15
FatBastard in troverted extrovert (登録日: 2007/11/04 18:16)
Pieman
@Danny,
You ever try that drink called ALOE? I hear its good, but don't have it here yet. I wanna give it a try. (Second vending machine pic, top left corner, green bottle)
(ID #64506) Posted on 2007/11/22 10:18
atomusku in Sweden (登録日: 2007/11/04 00:56)
industrial designer, detaljist, graphic design
it feels like everything in japan is 40 min away... damn tourist shows...

regarding the drinks however, its almost exciting how much sunshine of happiness can brighten my break by trying out new drinks (i am a drinka', but nothing with alcohol though, no bull)

but i guess it would only be fun and good if the drinks always tasted good...
(ID #64507) Posted on 2007/11/22 10:21
lostandfound in a place where you'll never find... (登録日: 2007/10/22 02:10)
Part human, part student, 100% loser
LOL, Tofu milk? Is it like soyabean drink? LOL Singapore has an OK number of beverages sold I think... Also LOL at "cow piss"... 
(ID #64509) Posted on 2007/11/22 10:27
MooMooCow1314 in 存在いないの所 (登録日: 2007/07/08 19:42)
Student
Lol, it's been sometime since i last had Sarsi...although the 7/11 here does sell them. Malaysia does have a wide variety of drinks, but not all are ubiquitous everywhere. Some can only be found in supermarkets like Cold Storage.

Tofu milk pwns! xD
(ID #64510) Posted on 2007/11/22 10:31
HMMaster (登録日: 2007/09/03 23:40)
tofu milk? o_O;;; soya bean is it? (or tao fu fa? hahaha)
(ID #64511) Posted on 2007/11/22 10:37
westbluef in Philippines
Tofu milk in our region is called Soya milk or 'soy milk' that drink taste great I on second on trying it
(ID #64512) Posted on 2007/11/22 10:48
MooMooCow1314 in 存在いないの所 (登録日: 2007/07/08 19:42)
Student
Yup, tofu milk is soya bean or "tau jiong sui" in chinese. Warning! Don't drink too much, or your chest will grow!
(ID #64514) Posted on 2007/11/22 11:14
Blackster in Germany (登録日: 2007/11/20 20:46)
BioInformatician
Calpis is great, but i'm more the sweet guy and love ramune. mitsuya cider is nice too! first i thought it's alcoholic, but was pleasantly suprised after tasting it! ^^

we don't have the variety you have tho :(

i have to get the good stuff in duessdorf (little japan in germany) :(
(ID #64515) Posted on 2007/11/22 11:16
hendrik in jakarta,indonesia (登録日: 2007/06/01 04:39)
student
soya bean is susu kedelai in indo
kedelai is some sort of nut, tofu are from nut aren't they?

the sarsi thing don't come to indo, we got some local of it though, taste wonderful. sarpalila in indo, don't know the english of it

most of my local beverages industries working to much on tea lately, so much sweet green tea, i want a bitter 1...

(ID #64516) Posted on 2007/11/22 11:29
hendrik in jakarta,indonesia (登録日: 2007/06/01 04:39)
student
got calpico to here, but most clerk don't sell it, got to go to some carrefour or some hypermarket just to get 1.

it taste great, i wonder why it doesn't sell well here...
(ID #64517) Posted on 2007/11/22 11:31
jojo mcjo in New Jersey, USA (登録日: 2007/06/20 23:15)
IT Field Op.
Tried a few variations of Coca Cola products from Japan when down in EPCOT/Disney World.  THey were rather good but much stronger in taste.  
     You mentioned how you have to drive 40 min. to get yer self some root beer.  I'm in the same boat but have to drive 60 min to get myself some Irn-Bru.  Love the stuff, can't get enough of it when I visit Glasgow, Scotland.  
(ID #64518) Posted on 2007/11/22 11:37
Felix the Cat in Irvine, California (登録日: 2007/10/23 13:32)
UCI Student
A lot of varieties here, but I don't really like most of them since I feel that they're overly sweet.  I prefer japanase drinks since most have the right amount of sweetness to them for my taste.  

For a while now, my favorite drink in hte states would be vitamin water.  So addicting
(ID #64519) Posted on 2007/11/22 11:40
hendrik in jakarta,indonesia (登録日: 2007/06/01 04:39)
student
@momocow
really? it can grow your breast? gawd.
then it's good for trans sex(no offense) and iwasaki(lucky star)
(ID #64520) Posted on 2007/11/22 11:49
hendrik in jakarta,indonesia (登録日: 2007/06/01 04:39)
student
@jojomco
is A&W root beer taste terrible or there is no A&W booth near you? i though root beer are sold in a bottle, like coca cola
(ID #64522) Posted on 2007/11/22 11:54
GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia (登録日: 2007/09/12 21:33)
Service desk support
Pocari Sweat! First proper Japanese cold drink I remember drinking. Wierd name and I have to admit that i can't drink it continuously like, say, coke.

But I really want to try Lamune, just for those wierd bottles! Didn't get a chance to before, either that or I forgot due to how frustrating it was when I couldn't figure it out.
(ID #64526) Posted on 2007/11/22 12:12
marvin (登録日: 2006/12/24 23:42)
Sarsi is available in Malasiya as well? I always thought it was a Philippine drink. If I knew you liked that particular drink, I would have brought some for you during my visit.
(ID #64527) Posted on 2007/11/22 12:16
marvin (登録日: 2006/12/24 23:42)
Darn it, for all the Malaysians out there, I sincerely apologise for misspelling MALAYSIA. orz
(ID #64528) Posted on 2007/11/22 12:19
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore (登録日: 2007/06/11 14:57)
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
i believe the tofu milk in question is as what the others mentioned, Soya Bean drink (豆奶 or 豆花水).

and yes danny, i remember drinking sarsi soft drink when i was a kid as well. ^^;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarsi_(drink)
(ID #64529) Posted on 2007/11/22 12:29
Karl in TEH Philippines (登録日: 2007/10/27 01:26)
Student/Evil Overlord
We've got a decent amount of drinks over here. One in particular that's gaining popularity and is making soda makers shake in their knees is flavored green/white tea drinks. I like the apple flavored one in particular!

So you like Sarsi danny? There are tons of that stuff in here. Still not as popular as Coke or Pepsi but it's there. Personally though I don't really like it but my mom and younger brother loves it to death.....
(ID #64530) Posted on 2007/11/22 12:33
ビッグ ボス in Hampton, Virginia, USA (登録日: 2007/11/16 22:33)
Web Developer
During my trip to Japan in October, I noticed a lot of different drinks available but I had a hard time finding my favorite one in vending machines: Mountain Dew! The only time I saw it (and I bought it of course) was a vending machine in Akibahara.
(ID #64531) Posted on 2007/11/22 12:34
Astrana in Calgary, Canada (登録日: 2007/08/15 11:20)
Student
There aren't many local drinks here in Calgary, but if you visit the Chinese Super Market, u can find a lot Asian drinks.
(ID #64533) Posted on 2007/11/22 12:49
Ninja Mari in Japan (登録日: 2007/11/06 11:10)
Japanese Student
Oh, Sarsi! I know Sarsi! Good stuff.
I thought they had soy milk at the supermarkets, I've had some myself. I think it's called tounyuu, 豆乳?
What I miss in Japan is Nestea. They only have it at Costco. I remember buying some from the Foreign Buyer's Club(www.fbcusa.com), too.
(ID #64535) Posted on 2007/11/22 12:57
Katharn/Code in Malaysia (登録日: 2007/09/16 14:29)
Engineer
i do think the tofu milk is soy milk >_< you had me confused for a second or two there XD
(ID #64537) Posted on 2007/11/22 13:14
duffman in the Urban Jungle that is Manila(PH)~ (登録日: 2007/10/30 20:56)
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
ahhh~ gotta love them Sarsi, we have them here in the Phil. and its reaaaally goood! gotta love them sarsaparilla drinks^^
(ID #64538) Posted on 2007/11/22 13:19
number1guy in United States (登録日: 2007/11/09 05:34)
University Student
They just came out with a caramel creme soda in the US. At least I think it's new, because I only saw it yesterday for the first time. The melon creme soda in  your picture reminded me of it.
(ID #64541) Posted on 2007/11/22 13:47
chun in confusion :P (登録日: 2007/01/09 14:33)
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
I had a lot of sarsi candy when I was a kid... Mmmmmmm
(ID #64542) Posted on 2007/11/22 13:52
rsnumber2 in Oklahoma (登録日: 2007/06/06 03:53)
Dunno, really....
I favorite drinks while in Japan were Pocari Sweat and Aquarius. They were quite tasty. Supposedly they recharged my "ions" or something. I will say that I downed quite a few while there, and never seemed to run out of steam. I have my friends bring back the powdered version. So I at least get to have some every so often.
(ID #64543) Posted on 2007/11/22 14:13
MACdaddy in Earth (登録日: 2007/11/10 10:14)
Stalker
I was a melon soda addict. I never drank ony of those enegry drinks, or anything that didn't seem obvious [green teas, sodas, coffees] because I was never sure if any of them had illegal aditives in them. I remember being told not to drink certain things when I was in "indoc" because some teas sold in stores contained opiates or something like that. But anyways, I never tried any of those funky branded ones, even stayed away from those "energy +" drinks. *shrug*
(ID #64547) Posted on 2007/11/22 14:19
notfair in Malaysia (登録日: 2007/08/14 16:34)
Student, ACG Fans
Tofu milk? You mean Soya Bean drink/Soya Milk? But Tofu Milk was a nice word too XD!

Sarsi, i drinking alot when i still a kid, but now love to drink root beer more.
(ID #64548) Posted on 2007/11/22 14:20
XSportSeeker in Brazil (登録日: 2007/08/22 05:30)
Hikikomori
Are those freebies a new trend Danny? I don't remember seeing those when I went to Japan (early 2006).
And I was all over those machines and drinks. Tasted as many different stuff as I could (in 25 days).

We have only the basic here. There are no cream sodas, no hot beverages, very few types of tea (and usually bad ones), and machines are for soft drinks only.... and they are kinda hard to find.

One thing that I liked a lot was the machines selling hot drinks. I went to Japan in March... it was still kind cold but not too cold.

We had the luck to visit Fuji-san with the clearest view in years, and also watch the cherry blosson... Hanami... also the best one in some years, specially around the Imperial Palace.

How can I resist not going back there after such things... T_T
(ID #64551) Posted on 2007/11/22 14:34
lolipisang in sg (登録日: 2007/08/24 00:21)
post-hikikomori, now part-time network engineer
for me, nothing beats the good ol orange soda
(ID #64552) Posted on 2007/11/22 15:02
Dohmer in Denver, CO
Gokuri is a great drink. A grapefruit juice drink with pulp and unfortunately added sugar...This drink rocks! Cannot find it in the states. Some importers have it, everytime I go to Japan I stock up.
(ID #64555) Posted on 2007/11/22 15:25
kintaro in Pineville North Carolina (登録日: 2007/04/24 20:19)
Student
Wow, all of those drinks look pretty tasty. We don't get that much variety here from Japan besides Ramune and some other drinks I haven't dared to try. However instead of a lot of Japanese drinks, we get an abundance of Korean and Chinese drinks. There is a Japanese shop down the street thats terribly overpriced, but I'll investigate soon ^^
(ID #64556) Posted on 2007/11/22 15:51
Hachiko in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (登録日: 2006/12/26 11:13)
Student
I love Japanese drinks, their just so yummy. But I have to take an hr bus just to get to the mall to get some Japanese goodies =0
(ID #64557) Posted on 2007/11/22 16:04
Barsona in California USA (登録日: 2007/08/03 08:36)
NEET (no, student...)
yes, because I live i California, and we have lot's of international drinks...
(ID #64562) Posted on 2007/11/22 17:27
laughingman in Canada (登録日: 2007/11/18 11:58)
McMaster Engineering Student Fall 08
a large number here in my city. I suspect it's really determined by the size of the town you live in. I live in a city of about .5-.75 million people, so the cultural differences bring in a wide variety of food/drinks. I've been meaning to check a japanese candy store I recently found downtown however; maybe I'll find some nifty looking beverages as well :)
(ID #64564) Posted on 2007/11/22 17:31
ecam in Malaysia (登録日: 2007/09/28 18:59)
Grape Planter (penganggur)
I think the best sarsi that i drink is the local made in kelantan one. it taste different from the commercial one. they packed it in a kicap bottle and paste a sticker to it. I only know that it is made in kelantan when i read the label. oh and it feels really great drinking it accompanied by laksam.( a kelantan sweet and sour mi in fish paste).man, i cannot find any here in southern state.
(ID #64565) Posted on 2007/11/22 17:40
Nello in Belgium (登録日: 2007/10/31 23:22)
Student
I mainly sticked to Aquarius and Pocari Sweat this summer because those drinks are great if you're really thirsty. Another drink I really liked (also seems populair among kids) is Mitsuya Cider. It's like Sprite but less sweet (overall bether).

I love the amount of vending machines in Japan.
(ID #64566) Posted on 2007/11/22 17:41
shi in 604 (登録日: 2007/01/18 05:22)
Hi Danny, what is your favorite japanese drink for now? I will be heading to Japan in 3 weeks and I'm just wondering if you can take some pics of the drinks u would prefer.    Nice pictures, thanks!
(ID #64569) Posted on 2007/11/22 19:06
The White Testament in Mexico!!!!!!111oneone (登録日: 2007/11/17 10:08)
Student, Writer and Graphic/Web Designer
One of the first things that Impressed me of Japan, were all the varied and colorful drinks you can see on the vending machines xD. I was like WOOOT! (I had like 7-8 years back then) so many cool looking drinks!
And that ignited my interest for Japan, I'm sure of it :3
(ID #64570) Posted on 2007/11/22 19:08
lowlife187 in Atlanta, Georgia USA (登録日: 2007/09/29 04:30)
Contraband Distrabution Specialist
What is in the black Coca cola can? I see regular and diet, is it Cherry?
(ID #64575) Posted on 2007/11/22 19:43
qingy in front of the monitor (登録日: 2007/10/06 05:09)
Gunpla Enthusiast
@lowlife187
it's probably coca cola zero, supposed to have 0 calories but still taste like original coke. needless to say, they failed. anyway, there aren't a lot of vending machines here, mostly just coca cola products. never dried those drinks that you've mentioned as i can never find them in the supermarket, but i love soy milk, it goes great with breakfast everyday, is that the same as the tofu drinks you mentioned?
(ID #64580) Posted on 2007/11/22 19:56
Neo-Os in the Failtrain (登録日: 2007/05/10 13:52)
Student/Wage Slave
I have a huge selection of drinks. Since the area i live in has such a wide culture base and shops for all of them.  I also work at Costco so I get a huge variety there.
(ID #64582) Posted on 2007/11/22 20:07
The White Testament in Mexico!!!!!!111oneone (登録日: 2007/11/17 10:08)
Student, Writer and Graphic/Web Designer
coke zero is a failure. and it is also nocive to health (Even more than light is).
I especifically don't remember why it is bad, but it's something proven.
(ID #64583) Posted on 2007/11/22 20:18
Evo_Spec in Alberta, Canada (登録日: 2007/10/21 13:13)
the selection of drinks isn't small but its nothing compared to japan's i loved the variety of drinks and snacks when i was there.
(ID #64589) Posted on 2007/11/22 20:51
Apple Otaku in Los Angeles (登録日: 2007/10/20 10:18)
TV Watcher
My favorites include: Pocari Sweat, Itoen Green Tea, Dakara, and Karada Meguricha.
(ID #64590) Posted on 2007/11/22 20:55
Askas in France (登録日: 2007/10/04 02:55)
engineer
While I was in Japan, I was kinda suprised than I could not find any sparkling water (natural one) except in Carrefour supermarket.
Don't japanese like this kind of water?
(ID #64591) Posted on 2007/11/22 21:13
Edward in SE Michigan/Osaka (登録日: 2006/12/24 12:02)
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Not much a variety here where I am.  I can pick up a few of my Japanese favorites, but they are expensive.  Some how they just don't taste as good as when I'm in Japan. ^^

It's easy to forget vending machines here in the states.  They are big red boxes with Coca Cola logos on them. ^^;  No one makes vending machines like the Japanese.

I enjoy Root Beer too.  I don't like the idea of it being hard to find.  I need to check out Costco in Osaka next time to see if they carry Barqs Root Beer. 

(ID #64592) Posted on 2007/11/22 21:13
Ranth in Vegas (登録日: 2007/09/15 13:32)
Researching drug to conceal weaknesses
My fridge has a huge variety of drinks
ranging from Coke, Sarsi, Yogurt beverages, and Melon Soda..then juices..bottled waters..and milks (soy and 2%) soy juice being my current favorite

overstocked in here..
(ID #64593) Posted on 2007/11/22 21:36
Uradox in Nagoya / Perth (登録日: 2007/05/12 15:27)
Procurement officer / Teacher
If you want some rootbeer danny I can bring you some next month :)
(ID #64595) Posted on 2007/11/22 21:43
Aya Kyunik in Melbourne, Australia (登録日: 2007/05/22 16:38)
Hobby Store clerk guy thing...
I knew I should of bought that 1lt can of Asahi beer to show off to people here in Australia...
(ID #64596) Posted on 2007/11/22 21:54
Hatix in Antwerp, Belgium (登録日: 2007/04/25 05:14)
IT, Programmer, ...
Haven't found Calpis yet here, loved it in Japan.
But those display cans are misleading. I thought I would get such a cool plastic looking coke can, but out comes a regular coke can...
But yeah, took pictures of japanese vending machines too ;p There is so much variety.
(ID #64597) Posted on 2007/11/22 21:55
Zerodyme in United States (登録日: 2007/11/21 19:36)
Highschool, Junior, Virgin TT_TT
Ugh, totally not the 2nd post :, was up this morning, and this is my first post ever. Just getting into anime. But I signed up cuz this post was so interesting. Well. I do love Japanese soda, I have actually started collecting the bottles. Ramune is fantastic.
(ID #64598) Posted on 2007/11/22 22:14
faiyaka in California (登録日: 2007/10/11 08:30)
Student
If i ever visit Japan, it looks like i'm going to need alot of change.  Hahaha =)
(ID #64599) Posted on 2007/11/22 22:15
Timmy in Peterborough United Kingdom (登録日: 2007/11/19 04:02)
Graphic design student, photographer and illustrator.
My first post on this site and im commenting on drinks!!! 

This picture totally reminds me of 7elevens in Hong Kong! So lucky to have so much choice! Where i live its either tea, coffee or fizzy drinks. Can't wait to go japan next year!
(ID #64600) Posted on 2007/11/22 22:24
iRonMonkey in The Netherlands, Holland, the Dutch (登録日: 2007/08/30 02:44)
Me thirsty!

I wish I had that kind of selection.
(ID #64610) Posted on 2007/11/22 23:18
MichaelC
I've used to buy a lot of Japanese drinks which is imported into Malaysia years ago. I bought them because of the colorful packaging or tin, but the price of the drinks really made me can't afford to further buying it
(ID #64622) Posted on 2007/11/23 00:21
0shift in New Zealand (登録日: 2007/08/13 19:40)
Student
Well I try to get as much as I can everytime I get to my local asian supermarket. But sadly they mostly stock chinese beverages. After this post I'll keep a look out for some of the drinks mentioned here.
(ID #64626) Posted on 2007/11/23 00:32
psue in Illinois (登録日: 2007/11/22 08:39)
Business Analyst
Every time i visit Japan, i try as many drinks as i can.  The best one i've had was Fanta Lychee, but it was limited edition for that year.

I'm lucky enough to live close enough to a Mitsuwa where i can get some drinks, but it doesn't have anywhere close to the the selection in japan.
(ID #64629) Posted on 2007/11/23 00:56