Spend all your yen on these must-buy Japanese convenience store drinks for cherry blossom season!

▲ Japan-exclusive Coca-Cola cherry blossom bottle. (Photo/Sanxiao A’s casual snapshotsAuthorized for use. Please do not reproduce without permission.)

▲ Live tasting stream of cherry blossom season limited-edition drinks.

Reported and photographed by reporter Cai Wenjun / Japan

Cherry blossom season in Japan has arrived, and major food and beverage brands have launched a series of themed drinks. This article rounds up six “cherry blossom season limited-edition drinks” available at convenience stores across Japan. Not only do they taste great, but their packaging is also incredibly romantic—get ready to watch your yen fly out of your wallet. If you’re in Japan right now, you absolutely have to try them!

1. Coca-Cola Cherry Blossom Bottle
The Coca-Cola cherry blossom bottle is currently selling out fast in Japan. This edition is not only limited-time but also Japan-exclusive. The bottle features illustrations of Japan’s unique cherry blossom scenery, giving you the feeling of being surrounded by spring. Due to its popularity, many stores are sold out—if you see one while in Japan, grab it!

▲ The adorable and cute-looking Natchan White Peach Sparkling Drink.

2. Natchan White Peach Sparkling Drink
The popular drink brand Natchan has also launched a cherry blossom limited-edition drink for spring. This sparkling beverage is infused with white peach juice, offering a sweet and fruity taste. The bottle is designed in a cherry blossom pink hue, making it a treat for both the eyes and the taste buds—spring in every sip.

▲ The dreamy Starbucks Raspberry Milk.

3. Starbucks Raspberry Milk
Starbucks never misses cherry blossom season. In addition to two newly designed cherry blossom-themed tumblers, they’ve also introduced a limited-edition drink: Raspberry Milk. It has a sweeter taste, perfect for those with a sweet tooth.

▲ A strawberry milk tea with a cherry blossom fragrance.

4. Afternoon Tea Strawberry Milk Tea
Afternoon Tea, which has a loyal fanbase in Taiwan, has launched a strawberry milk tea that claims to have a cherry blossom aroma for the season. Upon tasting, the strawberry and milk tea flavors blend perfectly—you can both smell and taste the fragrances of both. With a moderate level of sweetness, it’s an instant favorite.

▲ This strawberry sparkling alcoholic drink pours out in a beautiful cherry blossom pink color—super dreamy.

5. -196°C Series Strawberry Sparkling Alcoholic Drink (Haru Ichigo Chu)
This series captures the essence of spring through strawberries. With an alcohol content of around 4%, it has a strong strawberry aroma and light alcohol taste, making it easy to drink even for those not used to alcohol. The drink is also a romantic cherry blossom pink, melting the hearts of many.

※ Minors should not consume alcohol. Don’t drink and drive.

▲ Clear Asahi Cherry Blossom Series.

▲ Asahi Draft Beer Cherry Blossom Series.

6.Asahi
The well-known beer brand Asahi has released cherry blossom-themed packaging for both its draft beer and Clear Asahi series. The draft beer comes in a peachy pink color, while the Clear Asahi series features a light pink design, combining a mature, sophisticated vibe with a touch of dreaminess. Fans of the brand might want to try both and enjoy a sip under the cherry blossoms—perfectly picturesque, right?

※ Minors should not consume alcohol. Don’t drink and drive.