Collection: Ramune and other Japanese sodas

Ramune is a refreshing Japanese drink whose name derives from the English word "lemonade". In 1884, a Japanese entrepreneur named Jitaro Kyuya introduced the first version of the Ramune under the name of "Ice Medicine". His idea was to create a refreshing drink for hot Japanese summers. Unlike traditional soda bottles, that of Ramune is sealed with a glass ball which acts like a plug. To open it, you have to press the ball firmly while keeping it in place, which creates pressure that releases the drink. Over the decades, Ramune has become a popular drink in Japan and beyond, with a variety of available flavors. 

Ramune and other Japanese sodas

13 products

  • Original Hata Ramune Limonade ⋅ Hata Kosen ⋅ 200ml

    ⋅ Japan’s iconic drink⋅ Yogurt flavor⋅ A deliciously sweet and sparkling drink⋅ World-famous for their glass marble caps⋅ Press the cap to open your bottle and...

    Usual price 2.60 €
    Promotional price 2.60 € Usual price
    Unit price 13.00 €  by  l
  • Hata Ramune lemonade Yuzu ⋅ Hata Kosen ⋅ 200ml

    ⋅ Japan’s iconic drink⋅ Yuzu flavor⋅ A deliciously sweet and sparkling drink⋅ World-famous for their glass marble caps⋅ Press the cap to open your bottle and...

    Usual price 2.60 €
    Promotional price 2.60 € Usual price
    Unit price 13.00 €  by  l
  • Grape Lemonade ⋅ Sangria ⋅ 250g

    ⋅ Grape soda⋅ Sweet and fruity flavor⋅ Best served ice-cold⋅ Very thirst-quenchingA popular soft drink in Japan with a refreshing grape flavor. Its grape flavor is...

    Usual price 1.80 €
    Promotional price 1.80 € Usual price
    Unit price 7.20 €  by  kg
  • HATA RAMUNE MATCHA ⋅ HATA KOSEN ⋅ 200ml lemonade

    ⋅ Japan’s iconic drink⋅ Matcha flavor⋅ A deliciously sweet and sparkling drink⋅ World-famous for their glass marble caps⋅ Press the cap to open your bottle and...

    Usual price 2.90 €
    Promotional price 2.90 € Usual price
    Unit price 14.50 €  by  l
  • HATA RAMUNE strawberry lemonade ⋅ HATA KOSEN ⋅ 200ml

    ⋅ Iconic Japanese lemonade with a glass marble⋅ Delicious, sparkling strawberry flavor⋅ Perfect for recapturing the atmosphere of Japanese festivals⋅ Ideal for young and old alikeThe...

    Usual price 2.60 €
    Promotional price 2.60 € Usual price
    Unit price 13.00 €  by  l
  • HATA RAMUNE MELON LIMONADE ⋅ HATA KOSEN ⋅ 200ml

    ⋅ Japan’s iconic drink⋅ Unique flavor⋅ A deliciously sweet and sparkling drink⋅ World-famous for its glass marble cap⋅ Press the cap to open your bottle and...

    Usual price 2.60 €
    Promotional price 2.60 € Usual price
    Unit price 13.00 €  by  l
  • Ramune lemonade with yogurt ⋅ HATA KOSEN ⋅ 200ml

    ⋅ Japan’s iconic drink⋅ Yogurt flavor⋅ A deliciously sweet and sparkling drink⋅ World-famous for their glass marble caps⋅ Press the cap to open your bottle and...

    Usual price 2.60 €
    Promotional price 2.60 € Usual price
    Unit price 13.00 €  by  l
  • Ramune candy in sachet in garland ⋅ kasugai ⋅ 28g

    ⋅ Contains more than 15 different fruits and vegetables⋅ Enriched with calcium to support children’s bone development⋅ Includes 4 individual packets per garland⋅ Perfect for decorating...

    Usual price 2.60 €
    Promotional price 2.60 € Usual price
    Unit price 92.86 €  by  kg
  • HATASODA White Peach Flavor Glass Bottle ⋅ Hata Kosen ⋅ 300ml

    • A fruity drink with sweet, fragrant notes• An iconic Japanese beverage• A sweet, sparkling sodaA Japanese carbonated beverage with an authentic peach flavor, characterized by...

    Usual price 4.20 €
    Promotional price 4.20 € Usual price
    Unit price 14.00 €  by  l
  • HATASODA Glass Bottle Melon-Grape Flavor ⋅ Hata Kosen ⋅ 300ml

    • A fruity drink with sweet, fragrant notes• An iconic Japanese beverage• A sweet, sparkling sodaA Japanese carbonated beverage with the authentic taste of melon, characterized...

    Usual price 4.20 €
    Promotional price 4.20 € Usual price
    Unit price 14.00 €  by  l
  • Lemon lemonade ⋅ Fujiya ⋅ 350g

    ⋅ Japanese lemonade⋅ Perfect for quenching your thirst⋅ An iconic drink best enjoyed ice-coldA popular carbonated drink in Japan, offering a tangy and refreshing lemon flavor....

    Usual price 2.50 €
    Promotional price 2.50 € Usual price
    Unit price 7.14 €  by  kg
  • Hata Ramune Litchi lemonade ⋅ Hata Kosen ⋅ 200ml

    ⋅ Iconic Japanese lemonade with a glass marble⋅ Delicate lychee flavor with a light tang⋅ Perfect for recapturing the atmosphere of Japanese festivals⋅ Ideal for young...

    Usual price 2.60 €
    Promotional price 2.60 € Usual price
    Unit price 13.00 €  by  l
  • Ramune-style lemonade ⋅ Sangaria ⋅ 250g

    ⋅ Ramune-style orange soda⋅ Sweet and refreshing flavor⋅ Perfect for summer⋅ Best enjoyed ice-coldA sparkling soda, perfect for quenching your thirst on hot summer days. It...

    Usual price 1.80 €
    Promotional price 1.80 € Usual price
    Unit price 7.20 €  by  kg

How do you open a bottle of ramune?

  • STEP 1

    Remove the paper covering the plastic cap at the top of the bottle.

    Remove the plastic cap from the
    bottle.

  • STEP 2

    Press firmly on the plastic cap and slide it up the bottle. You
    should feel the glass marble move inside.

  • STEP 3

    Keep pressure on the capsule until the glass bead is inside the bottle. Be careful of splashes and spills!

  • STEP 4

    Enjoy your ramune well chilled, just like the Japanese do during the hot and humid summers as well as during Japanese matsuri festivals!

Learn more about ramune

Ramune was introduced to Japan in 1876, during the Meiji era, by a British merchant. The name "ramune" comes from the Japanese pronunciation of "lemonade." This bottle, equipped with a glass marble to seal its contents, has become iconic. Today, ramune is an essential drink at Japanese festivals (matsuri).

To open a bottle of ramune, you need to press the glass marble with the provided tool (usually a plastic cap). This pressure pushes the marble into the bottle, allowing the drink to flow.

For many Japanese people, it is synonymous with nostalgia and evokes childhood memories.

Ramune attracts many foreigners thanks to its unique design, original opening method, and exotic flavors. It is often seen as a cultural experience in its own right, as well as a delicious drink.

Ramune pairs well with Japanese snacks like takoyaki (octopus balls), okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes), or edamame (soybeans).

It is also ideal for accompanying sweets like mochi, dorayaki (pancakes filled with red bean paste), or taiyaki (fish-shaped waffles).

Mix ramune with fresh fruits like strawberries, lemons, or melon to create a personalized sparkling drink.