A list of Korean drinks you can buy in Japan. Enjoy a taste of Korea in Japan! [10 selections]

This time, from juices to alcohol, the staff at Korean Lover will introduce you to ``recommended Korean drinks'' available in Japan.

First of all, this! Korean classic juice
"Haete | Grated pear drink"

​"Grated pear juice" made with sweet and juicy pears from Korea. It has plenty of pear pulp and is crunchy in your mouth.

Most Korean restaurants have pear juice on their drink menu! People who don't drink alcohol almost always order this pear juice.
When we ate super spicy food, our friends would often tell us to drink pear juice. Pears are also a “sweet ingredient” to adjust the spiciness.

Long-selling carbonated drink launched in 1989
"Korea LOTTE | Milkis"

"Milkis" is a carbonated drink produced by LOTTE in South Korea. Smooth and slightly carbonated. It's not too sweet and has a refreshing aftertaste!

Since its launch in 1989, it has been a long-selling product loved by men and women of all ages.

Very popular with adults and children!
"Haete | Bon Bon Juice"

"Bon bon" is a popular juice in Korea. The most popular of these is the grape flavor. Surprisingly, there are whole real grapes inside. The juice has a refreshing sweetness that makes it very easy to drink.

From adults to children, it is widely loved. Since the fruit inside cannot be taken out, it is recommended to drink it in a cup.

This is also the peach flavor of the popular juice "Bon Bon". There is a finely cut yellow peach inside.

It is sweeter than grapes, so it is recommended for peach lovers and those with a sweet tooth.

For heat stroke prevention!
"Sikhye", a traditional Korean fermented drink

Korean traditional drink "Sikhye". The ingredients are very simple: sugar, rice, maltose, ginger, and other enzymes. It is a Korean fermented drink similar to Japanese Amazake.

Korean sauna "Jjimjilbang" classic drink, perfect for heatstroke prevention! Even though it is a fermented drink, there is no alcohol, so children can easily drink it.

Korea's national carbonated drink
"Chilsung Cider"

Chilsung Cider is a soft drink sold by Lotte Chilsung Beverage since May 1950. Korea's national carbonated drink!

Its popularity has exceeded 80% of the Korean market share. Convenience stores, supermarkets, restaurants, etc., you can meet them anywhere in Korea.

The taste is slightly carbonated. The fizzy feeling goes great with Korean spicy food and Chamisul.

Korea's national carbonated drink
"Pororo Juice"

"Pororo Juice" with the popular Korean character "Pororo" drawn on it. In Japan, is it like "Anpanman"?

It's hard to imagine from the package, but it's licensed by the Korean Food and Drug Administration. The juice is made from ingredients that are safe for babies. There are various flavors such as strawberry, milk, blueberry, apple, and barley tea.

Existence like barley tea? ! "Okususu-cha (corn tea)"

In Korean, "Okususu-cha" is called "옥수수차". "옥수수" means corn, and "차" means tea.

It is like barley tea in Japan. It is basically served as a substitute for water in any restaurant. It has a diuretic effect and is rich in vitamin E and dietary fiber, so it is great for dry skin, spots, and freckles!

Chamiseul's "Iseul" series

Speaking of shochu in Korea, Chamisul! It often appears in Korean dramas.

Even for those who don't like shochu, flavored series is easy to drink and recommended. As flavor chamiseul, various flavors such as pineapple, muscat, grapefruit, plum, and mango are on sale.

A popular way to drink it in Korea is to chill it and drink it straight. Drinking it quickly with a small cup, please enjoy it in Korean style.

Incidentally, in Korea, alcohol consumption is measured by how many bottles of soju (shochu) one can drink. The average is 1.5 to 3 bottles. The alcohol content is as high as 25%, indicating Korea's strength in alcoholic beverages..

Refreshing flavor and full-bodied deliciousness
Kojidou Nama Makgeolli

Makgeolli is a traditional Korean alcoholic beverage that has long been enjoyed by the common people. In recent years, makgeolli has been attracting attention as a drink good for beauty and health, and a wide variety of stores and products have appeared on the market.

Among them, "Sen" makkoli is a fresh, unpasteurized makkoli with a fresh flavor and a full-bodied taste. In particular, this "Kojidou Raw Makkoli" is very popular even in its home country of South Korea, with over 1 million bottles sold in 100 days. The shelf life of regular raw makkoli is about one week, but this one can be stored for a long time thanks to a special technology.

By the way, there is one day in Korea when you feel like drinking makgeolli. That is a rainy day. And since it is decided that makgeolli is to be accompanied by chijimi, there is a custom to enjoy it together when it rains. When it rains, we often hear such words as "I want to drink makgeolli today" and "I want to eat jijimi.

Korean sparkling alcoholic beverage
"Prime Draft"

"Prime Draft" is a product that is manufactured for the Japanese market, but it is made by the Korean company Hait Jinro. It is a so-called "third beer" made by adding distilled liquor derived from barley to low-malt beer made from malt and hops.

It has a mild taste with little bitterness, so it goes well with any dish. There is also “Prime Draft Green” with 50% less sugar.

This time, we have carefully selected and introduced recommended Korean drinks that you can get in Japan. Please enjoy the feeling of traveling to Korea at home!

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