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.