and even Japan's own Hi-Chews, which all seemingly emulate blueberry muffins instead of the bush-grown berry. I'm happy to report Ramune dodged my concerns and instead turned in a drink that ...

We gave a bunch of strangers on the beaches of San Diego the crazy cool Japanese soda Ramune (ラムネ) to try for the first time. Their reactions as they tried to open the bottle were priceless!

Soft drinks have a special place in the hearts of many, not just as a thirst-quencher but also as a cultural staple. Around ...