A quick comparison of the enormous range of Fanta flavours available in Japan with those available in other countries gives an indication of how much variety the Japanese like in their soft drinks. Fuelled by consumer demand for new products and limited seasonal editions, the beverage industry in Japan churns out an astonishing range of drinks that can best be described as ‘imaginative’.

With such a wide range of drinks, it’s perhaps not surprising that there are some unusual examples, and Inventorspot has listed its Top Ten Bizarre Japanese Soft Drinks. The list features a mixture of drinks with unusual Engrish names (like Hot Calpis) and those with unusual flavours/concepts (like Mother’s Milk). The unfortunately-named Deepresso coffee - which has also been the subject of countless blog posts on unusual coffee brands - also appears on the list, although Pocari Sweat is curiously absent.

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