By MOOK Scenic Spots / Shun
Summer is not only the peak travel season but also the perfect time to cool down with icy treats. Recently, many well-known Japanese brands have launched seasonal summer exclusives—some even regionally or quantity-limited—tempting many tourists to rush out and buy them. Below are five recent brands and drinks with limited-time offerings that visitors can try before they’re gone.
Matcha Chocolate Cake Frappuccino (Image source / Starbucks Japan)
Starbucks
On June 14, Starbucks launched the Matcha Chocolate Cake Frappuccino, featuring a 2 cm-thick slice of chocolate cake atop a milk-based frappuccino blended with almond crumbs and vanilla syrup, then drizzled with rich Uji matcha sauce. This luxurious iced drink is hard to resist. On the 23rd, a coffee syrup version with a uniquely bitter taste was also released. Additionally, on the 28th, Starbucks Japan’s own tea brand “TEAVANA” unveiled a new summer Watermelon Fruit Iced Shaken Tea.
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Matcha Chocolate Cake Frappuccino
Available: June 14 – July 13, 2017 (Coffee syrup version available from June 23)
TEAVANA Watermelon Fruit Iced Shaken Tea
Available: June 28 – August 31, 2017 (Limited quantity, while stocks last)
Matcha Chocolate Cake Frappuccino (Image source / Starbucks Japan)
TEAVANA Watermelon Fruit Iced Shaken Tea (Image source / Starbucks Japan)
Coca-Cola
Following the craze over Coca-Cola’s cherry blossom bottles, the brand has recently released five new regionally limited curved bottles in Japan, featuring Hokkaido, Tokyo, Kyoto, Setouchi, and Kumamoto. Each bottle showcases iconic local scenery, highlighting regional charm. The Hokkaido and Tokyo versions launched on June 19, while the Kyoto, Setouchi, and Kumamoto bottles will be available from July 17—only in their respective regions, including souvenir shops, supermarkets, and convenience stores.
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Coca-Cola Regional Curved Bottles
Available: (Limited quantity, while stocks last)
June 19 – Hokkaido, Tokyo
July 17 – Kyoto, Setouchi, Kumamoto
Japan releases 5 Coca-Cola regional curved bottles (Image source / Coca-Cola Japan)
McDonald’s
Japanese McDonald’s also launched a limited-time McSHAKE flavored with Calpis, a popular Japanese dairy drink, on June 21. This marks the first collaboration between McSHAKE and Calpis, available at all McDonald’s locations nationwide. The creamy texture of the milkshake paired with the sweet and tangy flavor of Calpis has been a hit with many Japanese customers.
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Available: June 21 – mid-July 2017 (Limited quantity, while stocks last)
Calpis-flavored Milkshake (Image source / McDonald’s Japan)
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