Ramune and other Japanese sodas

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

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  • Grape Lemonade - 350g - Sangaria - iRASSHAi
    Grape Lemonade - 350g - Sangaria - iRASSHAi

    Grape lemonade ⋅ Sangaria ⋅ 250g

    ⋅ Grape soft drink⋅ Sweet, fruity flavour⋅ To be enjoyed chilled⋅ Very thirst-quenchingA soft drink popular in Japan, with a refreshing grape flavour....

    1.80 €
    1.80 €
    7.20 € kg

How to 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 towards the top of the bottle. You
    should feel the glass ball move inside.

  • STEP 3

    Keep pressure on the cap until the glass ball is inside the bottle. Watch out for splashes and spills!

  • STEP 4

    Enjoy your ramune well chilled, as the Japanese do during the hot, humid summers, but also during the Japanese matsuri festivals!

Find out 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, fitted with a glass ball to seal its contents, has become emblematic. Today, ramune is a must-have drink at Japanese festivals (matsuri).

To open a bottle of ramune, press down on the glass ball with the tool provided (usually a plastic cap). This pressure causes the ball to drop into the bottle, allowing the beverage to flow out.

For many Japanese, it's synonymous with nostalgia and evokes memories of childhood.

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

Ramune goes well with Japanese snacks such as takoyaki (octopus dumplings), okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes), or edamame (soy beans).

It's also ideal with sweets such as mochi, dorayaki (pancakes filled with red bean paste) or taiyaki (fish-shaped waffles).

Mix ramune with fresh fruit such as strawberries, lemons or melon to create a personalized sparkling drink.