Coca Cola is adding a brand new design to their famous and stylish regional series. Coca Cola’s Slim Bottle Region Design series features illustrations of famous landmarks around Japan on a slim and stylish bottle. Yamagata Prefecture will be making its grand debut on the slim and stylish bottle on September 2nd and will be sold only in Yamagata Prefecture.
The Slim Bottle Region Design series aims to add a refreshing kick to your travels. So far, a total of 31 different designs have been released. These new Coca Colas are the perfect way to splash excitement into whatever new food you discover on your travels in the region and will also provide you with the energy boost you need on a tough day of traveling. In previous years, this stylish Coca Cola bottle has even become a very popular souvenir.
So far, designs based on regions all over the country have been featured on these bottles. Locations used so far include Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Hokushinetsu, Tokai, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu and Okinawawa. With Yamagata added to the collection, there will be a grand total of 32 different designs.
Different illustrations to represent the famous foods and culture of Yamagata prefecture cover the entire surface of the bottle. You will notice a person waving a hat decorated with safflowers on a summer night which represents the prefecture’s famous Hanagasa Festival. The illustration of the stylish streets of the Ginzan Onsen will definitely trigger nostalgic memories of the Taisho Era for many. The prefecture’s specialty ー small and sweet sakuranbo cherries ー also make an appearance on the bottle.
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Coca Cola Slim Bottle Region Designs
Coca Cola Slim Bottle Yamagata Design
RRP Price: ¥125 (250ml slim bottle)
Available: Souvenir shops, supermarkets, vending machines and elsewhere in Yamagata Prefecture.
On Sale: September 2, 2019
Coca Cola Official Website: cocacola.jp
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Japan is a haven for bubble tea and tapioca-based beverages. Here on MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON we have covered many shops selling these tasty drinks in Harajuku―the town which started the tapioca boom in Japan―but today we will be heading to the ancient city of Kyoto. We are joined by Kyoto café life tiara who posts photos of the best drinks and desserts they have tried around the Kansai region of Japan. They have provided us with photos of two must-try bubble teas and two must-try desserts in Kyoto.
ROCCA & FRIENDS PAPIER KYOTO in Shijo
ROCCA & FRIENDS PAPIER KYOTO is just a 5-minute walk from Shijo Station. The cafe is made from a traditional townhouse along an old-fashioned Kyoto-esque street. It takes a little while for your drink to arrive placing your order, but that's because each beverage is carefully handmade from fresh. I ordered the mango smoothie soda and the strawberry smooth soda. Both are fruity and super refreshing and full of chewy tapioca pearls. ▼ROCCA & FRIENDS PAPIER KYOTO Address: 735-2 Shinkamanzacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00 Closed: Mondays Official Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/rocca.papier/ &Hana in Shijo
&Hana is located at the back of Kyoto Daimaru. The cheese rose tapioca milk tea I bought is a cute pink colour. It's a mix of rose which is good for skin and relaxation, sweet brown sugar tapioca, and sour cheese. Draped at the back of the cafe are bunches of dried flowers which provide an Instagrammable background for your drinks. ▼&hana Address: 619 Nishiuoyacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture Opening Hours: Weekdays 11:00-22:00 / Weekends & Holidays 10:00-22:0 No Fixed Holidays Official Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/and_hana_/ KISSHOKARYO KYOTO in Gion
This honey and tea parfait is special because they only serve 20 of them a day. Tapioca pearls go well not just in drinks but in desserts like this one too♡ The fluffy shaved ice is a perfect match with the homemade Earl Grey tea syrup. The rest of the parfait is made up of milk tea flavoured jelly, tapioca pearls, tea ganache, and other delightful surprises. I enjoyed mine with lots of syrup and roasted soybean flour! ▼KISSHOKARYO KYOTO Gion Honten Address: 306 Ishibashicho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto Opening Hours: 10:00-19:00 (Last Orders 18:30) No Fixed Holidays Official Website: https://kisshokaryo.jp/ MASHOLA in Kawaramachi
MASHOLA is a South Korean-style cafe which of course sells tapioca pearl drinks, but also this delicious capo egg brulee tart as well. As soon as you put the order in their fire up the tarts fresh along with hot tapioca pearls for a heavenly melt-in-the-mouth experience. They also sell bottled strawberry milk packed full of fresh strawberries, and for an extra ¥80 you can top if off with tapioca. ▼MASHOLA Address: 406 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture Opening Hours: 11:00-20:00 No Fixed Holidays Official Website: https://mashola.business.site/ Did you enjoy this list? Kyoto café life tiara has lots of other tempting recommendations of drinks and desserts on their Instagram page too, so if you're looking for something to try while in the Kansai region of Japan be sure to give them a follow. Text & Photos: ＠happy_pinkrose_tiaraTranslation: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga -
Kyo Yakasa Pudding opened its doors to the world back in April, and since then they have whipped up many different kinds of Japanese custard pudding, known as purin. Earlier this month they released their all new "Yasaka Cider," a jelly-like drink which became a hit on Japanese Instagram (search with #京八坂プリン).
The shop's most popular product since launching is the Kyo Yasaka Pudding―named just like the shop. It has a honey and lemon flavoured jelly which is full of agar and mango jelly balls, giving it a cute appearance and very refreshing flavour and completely new kind of texture. Now, the shop has released its new Yasaka Cider. The word "Cider" in Japanese doesn't actually refer to the alcoholic drink, but instead is usually a carbonated mixture of lemon and/or lime. Available this summer only, the Yasaka Cider is the perfect accompaniment for cooling yourself down while strolling the streets of Kyoto, filled with Kyo Yasaka Pudding jelly, agar balls, mango jelly balls, and an in-house made lemon slice and honey mix. The beverage is made fresh to order and comes in a cute bag which you can carry around easily with you. There are lots of great photo opportunities for Instagram in the store too! If you're in or travelling to Kyoto this summer then be sure to stop. Information
Kyo Yakasa Pudding
Address: 87-4 Hoshinocho, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Opening Hours: 10:00-17:30
No Fixed Holidays
Website: http://www.kyo-yasaka-pudding.co.jp
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Japan is a haven for bubble tea and tapioca-based beverages. Here on MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON we have covered many stores selling these tasty drinks in Harajuku―the town which started the tapioca boom in Japan―but today we will be heading southwest of Tokyo to Aichi Prefecture, located in central Honshu Island, to look at 4 must-drink tapioca drinks. We are joined by meme whose Instagram page is packed full of drinks and desserts from cafes across Japan.
The Flower Table in Sakae
Located inside the MITSUKOSHI shopping complex in Nagoya's retail and entertainment district Sakae is The Flower Table. I absolutely recommend this store for those who aren't good with sweet drinks as you can choose between having sugar or no sugar. Your taste buds are hit by the flavour of the milk tea on the first sip which has a bite to it. The tea leaves used by the shop in this drink are from Kusumi Tea, a Paris-based premium tea brand. If you're someone who likes chai then this taste is sure to tempt your palate. Not only does the milk tea taste exquisite, the tapioca pearls are sweet and satisfyingly chewy too. And let's not forget to mention their adorable takeout cup designs! ▼The Flower Table Address: MITSUKOSHI Nagoya Sakae Store Floor 3F, 3-5-1 Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture Opening Hours: 10:00-19:30 (Food Last Orders 19:30) *Food not served until 11am, only drinks between 10-11am *Afternoon tea sets, parfaits and other teatime menu options served from 2pm Official Website: https://theflowertable.owst.jp/en/ BON CAFÉ in Sakae
BON CAFÉ can also be found in Sakae. I had heard lots of praise about this place before my first visit so I was eager to get in there. I ordered two drinks: the mango cream cheese tea (with cream and tapioca pearls) and the brown sugar milk tea (with tapioca pearls). It's hard to tell by the photos but both drinks are packed with tapioca pearls aplenty. I'd heard before that the mango cream cheese tea was like a "dessert that you can drink," and I can confirm that it's true. It's topped with fresh cream and pearls so it's just as satisfying as a mango parfait. ▼BON CAFÉ Address: Apa Hotel Nagoya Nishiki Floor 2F, Nishiki 3-15-30, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture Opening Hours: 11:00-23:00 (Last Orders 22:00) No Fixed Holidays Official Website: https://bon-cafe.jp/tapioca/ Peripatos in Kita-Okazaki
Drinks at Peripatos are takeout-only. Their bottle designs are cute and simple with just a kitty illustration on them. The three drinks in the photo are Very Berry, Tropical, and Hazelnut & Caramel Sauce with coffee jelly. The tropical drink has pieces of fresh mango in it while the Very Berry has fresh strawberry and chewy strawberry flavoured tapioca pearls in it. My friend ordered the Hazelnut & Caramel one which has coffee flavoured jelly in it instead of tapioca pearls. You sip it while crushing the jelly. The shop interior is really cute too! ▼Peripatos Address: 4-4 Ida Nishimachi, Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture Opening Hours: [Mon-Tues & Fri-Sat] 11:00-21:30 / [Thurs & Sun] 11:00-18:00 Closed: Wednesdays Official Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/c.peripatos/ Watashi to Cafe in Kariya
At Watashi to Cafe I ordered the strawberry milk tapioca drink. The pearls in this drink are strawberry flavoured too, and there's a lot of them making is super tasty. The glasses they come in are cute too. They also sell beautiful herbarium-like drinks. These don't have tapioca pearls in them but I recommend these too! ▼Watashi to Cafe Address: 2-20 Minamisakuramachi, Kariya, Aichi Prefecture Opening Hours: Lunch 11:00-15:00 / Dinner 15:00-Midnight Closed: Tuesdays Official Website: https://watashitocafe.gorp.jp/ Did you enjoy this list? meme has lots of other tempting recommendations of drinks and desserts on their Instagram page too, so if you're looking for something to try while in the Tokai region of Japan be sure to give them a follow. Text & Photos: @ meme_mi_Translation: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga
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To celebrate six years of Pokemon Go, an incredible drone show was held during the Akagawa Fireworks 2022 presentation in Yamagata Prefecture on August 20, 2022. The presentation sought to get audiences excited for summer fun, with the phrase “let’s go on an adventure this summer” appearing in the air above the huge audience of 40,000. The Pokemon GO logo and popular Pokemon were recreated by around 700 drones.
Music from the mobile game played during the impressive show, as Pikachu and a 100-meter-tall Charizard moved across the sky. Alolan Exeggutor, Gengar, Wailord, and Rayquaza also appeared, creating a night to remember for Pokemon fans in the town of Tsuruoka. Pokemon GO Special Drone Show at Otaru Ushio Matsuri The show itself was a surprise for the audience, with applause and excitement instantly palpable as it began. After the drone presentation concluded, the Akagawa Fireworks display began. The Pokemon GO Special Drone Show was first held at the 56th Otaru Ushio Matsuri in Otaru, Hokkaido on July 24. Watch it in full above! ©2022 Niantic, Inc. ©2022 Pokémon. ©1995-2022 Nintendo/Creatures Inc. /GAME FREAK inc. ポケモン・Pokémon は任天堂・クリーチャーズ・ゲームフリークの登録商標です。 Information
Pokemon GO Special Summer Drone Show at Akagawa Fireworks 2022
Date: August 20, 2022 / 19:05-19:15
Venue: Akagawa Fireworks Presents 2022 / Fireworks Launching Area
Official Site: https://www.pokemongo.jp/
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Booking.com Japan has revealed its top four picks for the Japanese accommodations with the best outdoor baths and snow views! Zao Kokusai Hotel (Zao Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture)
Located 900 meters above sea level and surrounded by the gorgeous natural beauty of the Zao mountains, this resort has long been renowned for its spectacular view of seasonal scenery. During winter, guests can enjoy a fully spring-fed open-air bath while gazing at the snow-capped mountains. The milky white waters of the Zao Hot Springs have high sulfur content which will improve the texture of your skin. The resort also has a bath large enough to accommodate up to seven people at a time and a private bath for families or lovers. Midorinokaze Resort Kitayuzawa (Date, Hokkaido) The Midorinokaze Resort Kitayuzawa is surrounded by nature and contains one of the largest open-air baths in Japan, along with 20 unique fragrant baths for guests to enjoy. In winter, the surrounding trees seem to glisten with snow, and visitors are sure to find plenty of peace and relaxation while lounging beneath the grey skies. Akakura Kanko Hotel (Myoko, Niigata Prefecture) This highland resort sits on a 1,000-meter peak, offering unmatched views of Niigata Prefecture. The natural hot spring flows from the inside of Mt. Myoko, with healing waters perfect for soaking in during the cold winter months. The large baths are also equipped with a sauna and deck, and those wanting to view the scenery from their room can enjoy guest accommodations with private baths as well! Satoyama Jujo (Minamiuonuma, Niigata Prefecture) Winning a design award for its facilities, Satoyama Jujo has a different feel when compared to most hotels and ryokan. Booking.com recommends it for travelers looking for new experiences! In the open-air bath, visitors can relax while enjoying a panoramic view of Mt. Makihata, one of Japan’s 100 most famous peaks. Guests can also enjoy the starry skies at night. This is a perfect location for couples! Each season in Japan offers uniquely beautiful scenery. How would you like to enjoy winter in one of these luxurious baths? -
Fanta Grape, Fanta Orange, and Fanta YogurRush bottles will feature the popular girl group NiziU for a limited time nationwide starting March 14, 2022. There are a total of nine different bottles per drink, each featuring one member. There will also be a campaign to win original NiziU original merchandise by scanning the QR code on the packaging. While retaining the typical Fanta coloring, the new designs emphasize each member’s personality even more than the previous campaign held in 2021. Who is your favorite member of the group?
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Fanta x NiziU Bottle Designs
Available Nationwide March 14, 2022
Official Site: http://www.cocacola.co.jp/
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The Ise Shop, offering products from one of the most beautiful coastal cities in Mie Prefecture, is now open at Aobadai Tokyu Square in Aobadai Station, Yokohama, from February 2 until February 27, 2022. The store sells items that are usually only available in Ise!
Akafuku Mochi (8 pieces): ¥760 (Tax Included)/Akafuku Mochi(12 pieces): ¥1,100 (Tax Included)
The Ise Shop sells about 100 food items and other goods, but the most popular item by far is Akafuku mochi. Only sold on Saturdays, these treats are often sold out by the afternoon! Available on February 19, February 26ISE Cardamon Cola (720ml): ¥4,860 (Tax Included)
Traveling Ise Tea Assortment Pack: ¥900 (Tax Included)
Ise Shrine houses the guardian deity of food, so these foods and drinks on offer are extra tasty. ISE Cardamom Cola is a healthy soda that contains no added color, preservatives, or flavors. It includes a blend of over a dozen spices and lemons from Mie Prefecture. The tea assortment pack is made with tea leaves from Mie, which offer plenty of natural sweetness.Nakano Yogurt: ¥216 (Tax Included)
This yogurt is made from Nakano Milk, which has been producing and selling milk in Ise since the Taisho Era. Served in a retro-style jar, it has a low acidity and is well-loved by the locals.Ise Shrine Guidebook: ¥1,100 (Tax Included)
The shop also has a number of goods related to the famous Ise Shrine.Ise Lululun (Tree Scented / 7 packs x 4 bags): ¥1,870 (Tax Included)
Hand Cream with Water from the Isuzu River (50g): ¥1,100 (Tax Included)
Ise Lululun is a face mask containing Sakaki leaf extract from Ise Sakaki trees. The moisturizing ingredients help brighten the skin.The Ise Shop also provides guests with information on sightseeing in Ise City! With travel still restricted due to the pandemic, this is a great way to feel as though you're getting away to this lovely seaside town. Information
Ise Shop
Running: February 2 – February 27, 2022
Location: Aobadai Tokyu Square South Building 1F (2-1-1 Aobadai, Aoba-ku, Yokohama)Hours: 10:00-20:00 (Closes at 18:00 on February 27)
*Business hours are subject to change.
Aobadai Tokyu Square Official Site: https://www.aobadai-square.com/
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Tsuruoka, Yamagata prefecture is known throughout Japan and the world for its silk production. Beginning on September 18, a new exhibition is inviting guests to see some of the incredibly beautiful fabrics to come out of the area, particularly highlighting Reiko Sudo, an innovative cloth-maker living in the area. These stunning pieces are being displayed at the Matsugaoka Reclamation Site, celebrating 150 years of history in 2021 and known as the birthplace of Tsuruoka silk. In particular, Sudo’s own Kibiso fabrics, created with the intent of blending long-held traditions with modern technologies, will be making an appearance! Kibiso refers to the first silk that comes off the cocoons in industrial silk spinning.
Kibiso Stripes & Streaks: 2018 Photo Sue McNab
Kibiso Zori: Photo Keiko Matsubara
Swinging Cherries: 2021 Photo Keiko Matsubara
An exhibit featuring the production process, original design sketches, and prototypes
Kibiso - Ogarami Choshi Sheets: 2018 Photo Keiko Matsubara
Ogarami Choshi, the byproduct of the silk mill: Photo Keiko Matsubara
The First Cultivation of the Matsugaoka Reclamation Site
Tsuruoka City is the only region in Japan where the entire silk-making process--from caring for silkworms to dying and wearing--is completed in a single place. Silk production began in 1872 when the former Shonai clam’s samurai warriors began cultivating new lands around the Matsugaoka area. During the Meiji period, a local inventor named Saito Toichi invented the automatic weaving machine, making the production of silk fabrics much quicker and easier. The new fabrics were exported around the country to be used in dresses, and silk production quickly became the area’s main industry. Kibiso, a type of thread made from the first silk discharged from a silkworm, has been in production since 2007 and is breathing new life into the area’s industry. The thread is hard and thick, making it very difficult to work with--but once these works are completed, the textile is extremely durable. It holds moisture well, has antibacterial properties, and will help protect the wearer from UV rays. Combining new designs with functionality, Kibiso also cuts down on waste, and museums in the United States and the United Kingdom currently have some of these creations on display, with more requesting installations. At the current exhibition, 29 unique textiles, mainly Kibiso, are hung from the ceiling. Visitors are allowed to touch each of these pieces, and can also view the entire creative process from sketches and prototypes to the final product. All pieces were created together with the members of NUNO, a textile design studio directed by Sudo. The designs were decided on through conversations with craftsmen throughout Japan. By reviewing traditional processes and helping them evolve to suit modern needs, Kibiso was born and is helping to revitalize the silk industry in Tsuruoka. A highlight of the exhibition is ogarami choshi, a byproduct of silk production often caught in the thin metal tubes of silk mills. These can be torn into sheets and used for new creations, and by doing so, helps reduce waste.Information
Circular Design -Kibiso Continues-
Running: September 18 – October 17, 2021 (Planned to be extended until the end of 2021)
Hours: 9:00-16:00 (Closed on Wednesdays)
Address: Matsugaoka Reclamation Site, Silkwork-Raising Room 2F (29 Haguromachi Matsugaoka, Tsuruoka, Yamagata)
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As part of Coca-Cola System's 'Coca-Cola Summer Campaign,' the drinks giant is releasing a new summer entry to their Kono Shunkan ga, Watashi (Me in This Moment) TV commercial series on June 28, promoting the start of a new summer. The commercial features the members of Japanese music group NiziU enjoying the hot weather and includes their new song Super Summer which doesn't have a release date yet.
NiziU'z shoot for the commercial
On set, NiziU arrived with smiles and said to the staff, 'We look forward to working with you!' This shoot took place by the sea. The scene begins on the beach, and because the members were so engaged in the shoot, they didn't notice the wave rolling up to them, making them scream out 'Cold!' when it hit their feet. When they're running along the beach, all the members showed how each of them runs in their own unique way. There's also a scene when they're flying a kite, and when they were filming it, a bee appeared out of nowhere. The shoot was full of smiles from start to end, and it shows in the final cut.NiziU | Interview
How did the shoot go on this 'New Summer Start' commercial, and what were some fun moments? ―RIKU "We had fun being our normal, natural selves, and I think it shows in the commercial. I experienced at lot of first-time things in this one, so it was a lot of fun." ―RIO "Drinking Coca-Cola by the beach makes tastes super good! I enjoyed how refreshed I felt after it took the heat away." ―RIMA "I was able to enjoy feeling summer nice and early with the other members and some Coca-Cola!" All of you are your normal, natural selves in this commercial. How did you find doing the activities together? ―AYAKA "Everyone took the coke dropping way too seriously, it was a little scary <laughs>, but I enjoyed how natural we were!" ― MIIHI "It'd been a while since I flew a kite and the other stuff, so I was hypnotised. It was fun, so I'd love to go to a lodging house with everyone if we get time and do it all again! <laughs>" ―MAYA "It was my first time flying a kite. You need to be able to run a lot to keep it up high, so I was running around all over the place <laughs>." What parts of the commercial would you want people to look out for? ―MAKO 'New Summer Start' was the theme, so we showed us enjoying the summer in the moment, so I hope people look out for that! I'd also love for it to encourage people to try something new!" ―NINA "You get to see all of us looking natural in this commercial, so I definitely want people to check that out!" ―MAYUKA "I personally think the part where we're all enjoying drinking Coca-Cola at the beach is a must-see part." With the core message of the commercial mind, is there anything you too want to try doing this summer? ―MAKO "Going to the beach with everyone!" ―MAYUKA "You're here now, aren't you? <laughs>" ―ALL MEMBERS <Laughs> ―MAKO "We're here! <laughs> But I want to come here in our free time too! <laughs>" ―RIKU "I want to try dares! A lot of the members aren't good with them, so I want to go and have fun doing that with everyone! <laughs>" ―MAYUKA "I want to eat a big shaved ice with everyone!" ―RIKU "We're gonna get brain freeze! <laughs>" ―MAYUKA "It'll make a good memory though!" ―ALL MEMBERS "For sure! Sounds fun!" ―AYAKA "I want to try making a watermelon dessert!" ―MAKO "I love that! You're the best, AYAKA! <laughs>" ―NINA "I love ice cream, so I wanna try making some myself to enjoy with everyone!" ―RIO "I'm bad at swimming, so I want to learn to swim this summer!" ―MAYA "I want to go to a summer camp with all the members, with a BBQ and campfire, and to try out new things together!" ―MIIHI "I really love summer festivals, so I want to eat something at home with someone you can only get at summer festivals, like whole pickled cucumbers!" ―RIMA "Summer means nagashi somen noodles, so I really want those!" ―MAKO "Shall we go get some bamboo then? <laughs>" ―RIKU "Let's all get some together! <laughs>" As part of the Coca-Cola Summer Challenge, NiziU had a go at the summer Coke mix challenge in a video which shows you how to best into Coke in summer. Information
Coca-Cola Summer Campaign x NiziU
Commercial Release Date: June 28, 2021
Coca-Cola Japan Twitter: https://twitter.com/CocaColaJapan (＠cocacolajapan)
Coca-Cola Japan Official Website: https://www.cocacola.jp/