By MOOK Scenic Spots Shun
Japan’s limited-time-only products are always a hit, and with the upcoming cherry blossom season, many brands have already launched seasonal cherry blossom-themed items. Japanese convenience stores are known for their incredibly fast product turnover—some limited-edition items even hit the shelves before the official announcements, making it super convenient for travelers and shoppers. This time, MOOK Scenic Spots has handpicked Japan’s newest five limited-edition drinks, which are also trending beverages. If you’re planning to shop or travel in Japan soon, check out these popular limited items—they’re perfect as souvenirs or gifts, or you can visit a convenience store in person to experience the magic of limited-time offerings.
1. Sakura Edition Curve Bottle Coca-Cola
Every year brings uniquely designed Coca-Cola variants, and this year’s spring-limited Sakura Curve Bottle is perfect as a souvenir or gift (Image source / Coca-Cola Japan)
2. Ginger Coca-Cola
A spicy yet not overly sweet winter drink featuring ginger-flavored Coca-Cola (Image source / Coca-Cola Japan)
3. Afternoon Tea Sweet Red Bean Mont Blanc
The popular Afternoon Tea drink now blends with the rich sweetness of Japanese sweet red beans (Image source / super-namja)
4. Ito En Japanese Fruits Yuzu & Mandarin
Made from natural mineral water, this Japanese Fruits variant combines yuzu from Kochi Prefecture (reportedly Japan’s top producer) and oranges from Ehime Prefecture for an intense aroma (Image source / Ito En)
5. Lipton Musk Melon Fruit Tea
Featuring the richly fragrant juice of Muscat of Alexandria grapes, this tea offers a refreshing taste (Image source / Lipton Japan)
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