{"id":10345,"date":"2015-10-30T15:35:26","date_gmt":"2015-10-30T15:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.insidejapantours.com\/?p=10345"},"modified":"2016-01-21T02:31:58","modified_gmt":"2016-01-21T02:31:58","slug":"japanese-vending-machine-bottled-bliss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/30\/japanese-vending-machine-bottled-bliss\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese vending machine bottled bliss"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Like this post? Help us by sharing it!<\/h4><ul class=\"wpfai-list\"><li class=\"wpfai-list-item facebook\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F10345&amp;t=\" title=\"Facebook\" class=\"wpfai-facebook wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-facebook fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item twitter\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F10345\" title=\"Twitter\" class=\"wpfai-twitter wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-twitter fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item pinterest\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F10345&amp;description=&amp;media=\" title=\"Pinterest\" class=\"wpfai-pinterest wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-pinterest fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item linkedin\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F10345&amp;title=\" title=\"Linked In\" class=\"wpfai-linkedin wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-linkedin fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item envelope\">\r\n      <a href=\"mailto:?subject=&amp;body=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F10345%20-%20\" title=\"E-Mail\" class=\"wpfai-envelope wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item stumbleupon\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stumbleupon.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F10345\" title=\"Stumble Upon\" class=\"wpfai-stumbleupon wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-stumbleupon fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item reddit\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F10345\" title=\"Reddit\" class=\"wpfai-reddit wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-reddit fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><\/ul><p><strong>John McMillen returned to the Boulder office in Colorado after his jaunt to Japan. It was hot work and John made it his mission to try most of the drinks that you&#8217;ll find in some of the many vending machines in Japan. There are a lot of vending machines and a lot of drinks, so here&#8217;s John giving his view on some of the vending machine favourites and giving you an idea as to what you are buying&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sensing-Vending-Machine.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-10360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sensing-Vending-Machine-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Sensing Vending Machine InsideJapan Tours\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sensing-Vending-Machine-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sensing-Vending-Machine-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sensing-Vending-Machine-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sensing-Vending-Machine-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sensing-Vending-Machine-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sensing-Vending-Machine-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sensing-Vending-Machine-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sensing-Vending-Machine-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sensing-Vending-Machine-510x383.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nNot long after you arrive in Japan, it becomes immediately apparent that you can buy just about any drink you could ever want out of a vending machine. Of course you have your standard sodas and bottled water, but you\u2019ll also find a fantastic array of sports drinks, teas, coffees, and seasonal concoctions that are a pleasure to explore. With the seasons as well, you\u2019ll find that you can purchase a greater selection of cold beverages in the summer and hot ones in the winter. Let me tell you, nothing beats a hot chocolate straight out of the vending machine on a winter day while in Japan.\u00a0 And to add to the mix, now they even have vending machines that can \u2018sense\u2019 what you want and will make a recommendation for you on their touch screen.<\/p>\n<p>In honor of the the plethora of new options to you in Japan, I\u2019ve compiled below a collection with brief descriptions, in no particular organization other than alphabetic, of some of the offerings you might find on your travels.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Acure-Made-Delicious-Cafe-Au-Lait.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10346 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Acure-Made-Delicious-Cafe-Au-Lait-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Acure Made - Delicious Cafe Au Lait InsideJapan Tours\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Acure-Made-Delicious-Cafe-Au-Lait-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Acure-Made-Delicious-Cafe-Au-Lait-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Acure-Made-Delicious-Cafe-Au-Lait-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Acure-Made-Delicious-Cafe-Au-Lait-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Acure-Made-Delicious-Cafe-Au-Lait-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Acure-Made-Delicious-Cafe-Au-Lait-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Acure-Made-Delicious-Cafe-Au-Lait-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Acure-Made-Delicious-Cafe-Au-Lait-780x1040.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Acure-Made-Delicious-Cafe-Au-Lait-510x680.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Acure Made &#8211; Delicious Cafe Au Lait<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0This light concoction is made from coffee and 20% milk sourced from Japan\u2019s north island of Hokkaido.\u00a0 A thick, milky and cool treat for the summer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Bourbon-Delicious-Salt-Vanilla-Latte.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10347 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Bourbon-Delicious-Salt-Vanilla-Latte-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Bourbon - Delicious Salt Vanilla Latte InsideJapan Tours\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Bourbon-Delicious-Salt-Vanilla-Latte-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Bourbon-Delicious-Salt-Vanilla-Latte-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Bourbon-Delicious-Salt-Vanilla-Latte-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Bourbon-Delicious-Salt-Vanilla-Latte-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Bourbon-Delicious-Salt-Vanilla-Latte-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Bourbon-Delicious-Salt-Vanilla-Latte-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Bourbon-Delicious-Salt-Vanilla-Latte-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Bourbon-Delicious-Salt-Vanilla-Latte-780x1040.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Bourbon-Delicious-Salt-Vanilla-Latte-510x680.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Bourbon &#8211; Delicious Salt Vanilla Latte<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Another milky option, but without the coffee.\u00a0 This light, vanilla-flavored drink comes with the bonus of Sicilian salt.\u00a0 Not overdone, this addition adds a pleasant savory quality that leaves you wanting to drink more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Ajiwai-Melon-Cream-Soda.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10348 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Ajiwai-Melon-Cream-Soda-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Calpis - Ajiwai Melon Cream Soda InsideJapan Tours\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Ajiwai-Melon-Cream-Soda-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Ajiwai-Melon-Cream-Soda-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Ajiwai-Melon-Cream-Soda-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Ajiwai-Melon-Cream-Soda-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Ajiwai-Melon-Cream-Soda-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Ajiwai-Melon-Cream-Soda-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Ajiwai-Melon-Cream-Soda-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Ajiwai-Melon-Cream-Soda-780x1040.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Ajiwai-Melon-Cream-Soda-510x680.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Calpis Ajiwai Melon Cream Soda<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0This unique drink tastes neither much like melon nor cream soda, but is quite a popular choice in the summers.\u00a0 Originally one would put vanilla ice cream in the green-colored melon soda, and they\u2019ve replicated this flavor combination minus the ice cream.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Water.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10349 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Water-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Calpis Water InsideJapan Tours\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Water-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Water-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Water-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Water-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Water-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Water-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Water-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Water-780x1040.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Calpis-Water-510x680.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Calpis Water<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0A monolith among Japanese bottled beverages, Calpis Water has been around the block.\u00a0 It\u2019s dairy-like consistence and tangy punch give it a bit of an air of sweet liquid yoghurt.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/House-Wellness-Green-Lemonade.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/House-Wellness-Green-Lemonade-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"House Wellness - Green Lemonade InsideJapan Tours\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/House-Wellness-Green-Lemonade-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/House-Wellness-Green-Lemonade-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/House-Wellness-Green-Lemonade-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/House-Wellness-Green-Lemonade-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/House-Wellness-Green-Lemonade-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/House-Wellness-Green-Lemonade-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/House-Wellness-Green-Lemonade-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/House-Wellness-Green-Lemonade-780x1040.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/House-Wellness-Green-Lemonade-510x680.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>House Wellness &#8211; Green Lemonade<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0A fairly straight-up lemon-flavored drink, which is light green in color.\u00a0 It\u2019s loaded with vitamins, is a reduced calorie beverage, but only has 3% fruit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Healthy-Mineral-Barley-Tea.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Healthy-Mineral-Barley-Tea-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Itoen - Healthy Mineral Barley Tea InsideJapan Tours\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Healthy-Mineral-Barley-Tea-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Healthy-Mineral-Barley-Tea-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Healthy-Mineral-Barley-Tea-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Healthy-Mineral-Barley-Tea-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Healthy-Mineral-Barley-Tea-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Healthy-Mineral-Barley-Tea-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Healthy-Mineral-Barley-Tea-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Healthy-Mineral-Barley-Tea-780x1040.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Healthy-Mineral-Barley-Tea-510x680.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nI<strong>toen &#8211; Healthy Mineral Barley Tea<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Barley Tea is a mainstay of Japanese summer beverages.\u00a0 Its earthy flavor and lack of caffeine and calories enable you to keep deliciously hydrated in the hot summer months.\u00a0 My own personal theory is that this is where the leftover barley went after making beer!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Hiyashi-Ume.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Hiyashi-Ume-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Itoen - Hiyashi Ume InsideJapan Tours\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Hiyashi-Ume-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Hiyashi-Ume-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Hiyashi-Ume-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Hiyashi-Ume-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Hiyashi-Ume-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Hiyashi-Ume-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Hiyashi-Ume-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Hiyashi-Ume-780x1040.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Hiyashi-Ume-510x680.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Itoen &#8211; Hiyashi Ume<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0A light sweet and sour option that is essentially plum flavored. It\u2019s not carbonated, but packs a nice sour punch from its 10% plum juice.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Relax-Jasmine-Tea.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Relax-Jasmine-Tea-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Itoen - Relax Jasmine Tea InsideJapan Tours\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Relax-Jasmine-Tea-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Relax-Jasmine-Tea-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Relax-Jasmine-Tea-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Relax-Jasmine-Tea-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Relax-Jasmine-Tea-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Relax-Jasmine-Tea-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Relax-Jasmine-Tea-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Relax-Jasmine-Tea-780x1040.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Itoen-Relax-Jasmine-Tea-510x680.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Itoen &#8211; Relax Jasmine Tea<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0You may have had jasmine tea perhaps at Chinese Restaurants, but Japan has taken to this green tea variant as well.\u00a0 In appreciation of its floral aroma and flavor, you can usually spot the different manufacturers by flowers on the bottles.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Milk-Tea.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Milk-Tea-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Kirin - Milk Tea InsideJapan Tours\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Milk-Tea-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Milk-Tea-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Milk-Tea-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Milk-Tea-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Milk-Tea-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Milk-Tea-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Milk-Tea-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Milk-Tea-780x1040.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Milk-Tea-510x680.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Kirin &#8211; Afternoon Tea Milk Tea<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0This sweetened milk tea is a standard in Japan and widely available in vending machines as well as convenience stores. You can always count on it for when you want this sort of thing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Peach-Tea.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Peach-Tea-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Kirin - Peach Tea InsideJapan Tours\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Peach-Tea-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Peach-Tea-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Peach-Tea-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Peach-Tea-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Peach-Tea-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Peach-Tea-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Peach-Tea-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Peach-Tea-780x1040.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Peach-Tea-510x680.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Kirin &#8211; Peach Tea<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0I\u2019m not sure if the English would be certain of taking afternoon tea with this tea as it says on the bottle, but it might hit the spot for the right person.\u00a0 Perhaps a great option as a zero-calorie, zero-caffeine sweet tea with a light hint from real Japanese peaches.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Salty-Litchi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10356\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Salty-Litchi-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Kirin - Salty Litchi InsideJapan Tours\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Salty-Litchi-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Salty-Litchi-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Salty-Litchi-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Salty-Litchi-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Salty-Litchi-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Salty-Litchi-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Salty-Litchi-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Salty-Litchi-780x1040.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Kirin-Salty-Litchi-510x680.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Kirin &#8211; Salty Litchi<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Another option for the lychee lovers out there, this concoction really nails it.\u00a0 A light balance of 10% juice, water and salt, it\u2019s almost like a sports drink with its replenishing nature.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Mets-Litchi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10357\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Mets-Litchi-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Mets - Litchi InsideJapan Tours\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Mets-Litchi-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Mets-Litchi-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Mets-Litchi-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Mets-Litchi-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Mets-Litchi-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Mets-Litchi-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Mets-Litchi-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Mets-Litchi-780x1040.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Mets-Litchi-510x680.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Mets &#8211; Litchi<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0A carbonated drink with lychee flavoring.\u00a0 Although there is no fruit in this one, the flavor is pretty accurate and as a bonus it has about half the calories of a regular soda.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nichirei-Acerola-Refresh.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nichirei-Acerola-Refresh-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Nichirei - Acerola Refresh InsideJapan Tours\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nichirei-Acerola-Refresh-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nichirei-Acerola-Refresh-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nichirei-Acerola-Refresh-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nichirei-Acerola-Refresh-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nichirei-Acerola-Refresh-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nichirei-Acerola-Refresh-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nichirei-Acerola-Refresh-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nichirei-Acerola-Refresh-780x1040.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Nichirei-Acerola-Refresh-510x680.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Nichirei &#8211; Acerola Refresh<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0This is another non-carbonated juice-based drink featuring the acerola, or Indian Cherry, fruit. Also sporting 10% juice, it lives up to its refreshing name with just enough flavor and sweet, tangy fruitiness to quench that thirst on a hot day.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sakura-Soda.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10359\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sakura-Soda-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sakura Soda InsideJapan Tours\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sakura-Soda-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sakura-Soda-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sakura-Soda-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sakura-Soda-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sakura-Soda-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sakura-Soda-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sakura-Soda-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sakura-Soda-780x1040.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sakura-Soda-510x680.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Sakura Soda<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0This is a spring-only offering in the spirit of cherry blossom season. It has a light flavor reminiscent of cherries and cotton candy. Its carbonation gives a pleasant effervescence for a refreshing experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sinvino-Java-Tea.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sinvino-Java-Tea-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sinvino - Java Tea InsideJapan Tours\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sinvino-Java-Tea-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sinvino-Java-Tea-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sinvino-Java-Tea-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sinvino-Java-Tea-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sinvino-Java-Tea-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sinvino-Java-Tea-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sinvino-Java-Tea-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sinvino-Java-Tea-780x1040.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Sinvino-Java-Tea-510x680.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Shivino &#8211; Java Tea<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0If you ask anyone in the US what they think of when they hear the word \u201cJava\u201d and they\u2019ll probably tell you coffee.\u00a0 Well, this tea has nothing to do with coffee aside from also being sourced in Indonesia.\u00a0 It is unsweetened black tea with a refreshing flavor.\u00a0 The bottle intimates that you can enjoy it over a meal, but I also enjoyed it on the bullet train.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Black-Ulong-Tea.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Black-Ulong-Tea-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Suntory - Black Ulong Tea InsideJapan Tours\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Black-Ulong-Tea-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Black-Ulong-Tea-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Black-Ulong-Tea-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Black-Ulong-Tea-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Black-Ulong-Tea-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Black-Ulong-Tea-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Black-Ulong-Tea-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Black-Ulong-Tea-780x1040.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Black-Ulong-Tea-510x680.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Suntory &#8211; Black Ulong Tea<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0If you\u2019re looking for a good tea with a kick of caffeine, this is the winner.\u00a0 An added bonus, it says that drinking it will make it more difficult for your body to uptake fat that you eat &#8211; a bonus for many out there!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Green-Dakara.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Green-Dakara-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Suntory - Green Dakara InsideJapan Tours\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Green-Dakara-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Green-Dakara-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Green-Dakara-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Green-Dakara-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Green-Dakara-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Green-Dakara-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Green-Dakara-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Green-Dakara-780x1040.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Suntory-Green-Dakara-510x680.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Suntory &#8211; Green Dakara<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0I would put this one in the sports drink category.\u00a0 Its light grapefruit flavor, added vitamins and minerals and potentially some amino acids in there make it a great choice to replenish yourself.\u00a0 It\u2019s about 10% fruit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tropicana-Coconut-Water.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tropicana-Coconut-Water-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Tropicana - Coconut Water InsideJapan Tours\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tropicana-Coconut-Water-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tropicana-Coconut-Water-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tropicana-Coconut-Water-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tropicana-Coconut-Water-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tropicana-Coconut-Water-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tropicana-Coconut-Water-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tropicana-Coconut-Water-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tropicana-Coconut-Water-780x1040.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Tropicana-Coconut-Water-510x680.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Tropicana &#8211; 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