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The pink fever is sweeping through Japan!
Hanami, or cherry blossom season in Japan, isn't just about 'admiring flowers under the moonlight.' It's also a time for brands to release products, and even dishes made from cherry blossoms. Culinary creations inspired by the delicate pink hues of cherry blossoms offer you the chance to taste the essence of spring on your palate.
For those who love cherry blossoms, here's a list of products you can seek out on your upcoming trip to Japan.
1. Asahi Cherry Blossom Beer
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Japanese beer brand Asahi has unveiled a new look with vibrant pink color for each beer can.
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In addition to the eye-catching appearance of its regular product lines, Asahi also commemorates its 30th anniversary with the incredibly dazzling Clear Asahi Sakura beer! Asahi beer is best enjoyed when cold, so be sure to choose a chilled can to savor every drop of the famous Asahi beer.
Where to buy?
Available at convenience stores across Japan.
2. Cherry Blossom Sake
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Sakura sake housed in adorable bottles, who could bear to drink it? Each bottle even contains a cherry blossom for you to savor its fragrance.
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If a single cherry blossom isn't enough to satisfy you, why not try cherry blossom sake infused with sparkling specks of gold, sounding quite luxurious, right? With each bottle priced at only around 140,000 Vietnamese dong, why not give it a try?
Where to buy?
Available at Don Quijote stores across Japan.
3. Cherry Blossom Potato Snack by Calbee
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Klook hasn't had the chance to try this snack yet, but these potato crisps are truly famous in the land of cherry blossoms. In addition to the classic fresh-fried potato chips, Calbee is also well-known for its purple potato chips and shrimp snacks with cherry blossom flavor.
Even if you're not a hardcore fan of Calbee, it's really hard to resist the appearance of these snack bags.
Where to buy?
Available at Calbee stores across Japan.
4. Cherry Blossom Latte by Starbucks
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Hey, Starbucks enthusiasts! Where are you? To keep up with the changing weather, Starbucks has introduced its Cherry Blossom Latte line, with cups as sweet as its taste. It seems Starbucks knows how to please its fans too well. Fly straight to Japan to grab one of these cute pink cherry blossom and cheese stick lattes.
Where to buy?
Available at convenience stores across Japan.
5. Cherry Blossom Kit Kat
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Kit Kat quickly catches up with trends by releasing seasonal cherry blossom-themed products. Guess which chocolate flavor is making waves in the Land of the Rising Sun? Klook reveals it's cherry blossom-flavored chocolate with roasted soybeans.
Where to buy?
Available at convenience stores across Japan
6. Cherry Blossom Coca-Cola
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Traditional Coca-Cola is a thing of the past; in Japan, it's all about Cherry Blossom Coca-Cola. Remember to bring back the bottle to show off to your friends!
Where to buy?
Available at convenience stores across Japan.
7. Cherry Blossom Milk Tea
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When you think of royal milk tea in Japan, you surely have to remember Kocha Kaden. This national tea brand offers bottles of milk tea made from pure fresh cow's milk, providing the most authentic flavor. And in spring, there's even cherry blossom-flavored milk tea!
Where to buy?
Available at convenience stores and vending machines across Japan.
8. Lipton Cherry Blossom Tea Bags
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If a box of Lipton cherry blossom tea with 12 tea bags isn't enough, then grab the large pack with 100 tea bags for a satisfying drink.
Where to buy?
At grocery stores across Japan.
9. Cherry Blossom Pepsi
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Who's up for hunting down some pink Pepsi?
Where to buy?
At convenience stores across Japan.
10. Cherry Blossom Udon Noodles
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A bowl of hot udon or ramen always brings an indescribable sense of freshness, especially when they're pink! You might not distinctly taste the cherry blossom flavor, but it's definitely a wise choice for dinner.
Where to eat?
Seasonal menus are already available at noodle restaurants. Just ask the waitstaff!
11. Cherry Blossom Taiyaki Fish Cakes
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Regular taiyaki fish cakes are already incredibly adorable, but they become even cuter when they're pink. Most of these fish cakes are filled with red bean paste, but some vendors may use hazelnut or custard filling.
Where to buy?
You'll find them at food stalls if you're lucky.
Cherry Blossom Syndrome!
Have you been swept away by the pink frenzy yet? Cherry blossom season usually starts in early January and ends around late May each year! If you've got plans to visit Japan during this time, check out these Klook deals for added convenience:
