Looking for a nice and refreshing beverage in this hot, scorching weather? What about some unique Japanese Drinks? Japanese drinks come in various sizes and flavours, ranging from carbonated drinks to coffee, they all taste distinct and special in their own way.
Looking to try some of the unique tastes of Japan? Here are the top 8 Japanese Drinks in Malaysia in 2025 that you can try today!
1. Japanese Hata Ramune bin Carbonated Drink
If you’re a big fan of carbonated drinks, then you’ll surely enjoy this carbonated drinks that come in various flavours such as pine, blueberry and melon! They are fizzy, sweet and refreshing! Making it the perfect beverage to be enjoyed on a hot sunny day, or maybe after a good workout!
Ingredients: Carbonated water, fructose glucose syrup, flavourings, colour
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 200ml
Flavours Available: Pine Aji, Ichigo, Melon, Blueberry, Watermelon
Price: RM6
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
2. Japanese Hata Shin Chan Glass Bottle Lemonade Soft Drink
Shin Chan is one of the most popular anime in the world, I’m sure almost everyone has seen or heard about it! The drink has a slight tangy, sweet lemonade flavour that is almost addicting!
Ingredients: Carbonated water, fructose glucose syrup, flavourings
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 200ml
Price: RM5.18
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
3. Calpis
Calpis is another famous brand that can be found throughout Malaysia in various stores, ranging from convenience stores to supermarkets. They come in various fruity flavours that are not only delicious but refreshing as well. If you’ve never tried it before, we highly recommend the original flavour to get you started on this addictive train of Calpis drink.
Ingredients: Water, high fructose corn syrup, non-fat dry milk, fructose, lactic acid, natural flavour, critic soy, soy fibre
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 200ml
Flavours Available: Original, Blueberry, Strawberry, Pineapple, Melon
Price: RM4.95
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
4. Coca-Cola Milk Tea
Milk tea lovers, look no further! The Royal Milk Tea is one of the most popular must-try milk tea brands. It has a sweet and a slight tea aromatic taste and a creamy texture. If you love milk tea, you definitely have to try this, as this just might be your next favourite thing!
Ingredients: Milk, sugar, tea, salt, fragrance, emulsifier, vitamin
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 400ml
Price: RM9.50
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
5. SANGARIA Canned Coffee
SANGARIA Canned coffee is another popular Japanese drink that is loved by many. They are usually found in vending machines in Japan. They have a wide variety of flavours ranging from black and strong coffee to milky and aromatic ones. If you have yet to try them, you should quickly do so as they have a unique coffee taste like no other!
Ingredients: Water, milk, coffee beans, sugar
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 185g
Flavours Available: Arabiki Café Au Lait, Café Au Lait, Black, Sumiyaki
Price: RM2.84
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
6. Pocari Sweat
Pocari Sweat is yet again one of the most popular, best selling Japanese drinks and is loved by many; especially athletes! It is a refreshing drink that gives you a boost of energy. It tastes sweet with a slight salty taste. Bring it along with you on your outdoor activity to get that burst of energy you need!
Ingredients: Water, sugar, citric acid, trisodium citrate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium lactate, magnesium carbonate, flavouring
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 330ml, 500ml
Price: RM3.29 (330ml) | RM3.99 (500ml)
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
7. Minute Maid Qoo Tin
A non-carbonated drink that is marketed mostly towards children and teenagers; it is available almost everywhere in Asia countries. They have a slight sweet and fizzy taste that is preferred by many people with a sweet tooth!
Ingredients: Water, sugar, concentrated white grape juice, calcium lactate, acidity regulator, flavourings, antioxidant, vitamin B complex, colourings
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 300ml (x12pcs)
Price: RM20.49
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
8. POKKA
POKKA 5 is one of the most popular tea brands manufactured in Japan that are sold almost everywhere in Malaysia! It’s tea is aromatic, has a slight sweet taste to it and is refreshing! If you have yet to try it, we recommend the green tea flavour if you enjoy tea, and if you prefer something sweeter, the lemon ice tea is definitely your go to! They come in individual packs or a set of 6.
Ingredients: Water, sugar, sucrose, flavourings, fruit, minerals, sodium,, sugar, fruit juice
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 250g
Flavours Available: Lemon Ice Tea, Chrysanthemum, Jasmine Green Tea, The Oolong, Roasted Tea Hojicha
Price: RM1.30 (1pcs) | RM6.20 (6pcs)
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
With the various sections of Japanese Drinks available in Malaysia, we hope that you can try them all to discover which flavours you enjoy the most!
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