7/29/2008

–Special report by 3Yen’s correspondent-at-large, Den4–

Yes, it’s that time of year again, folks….when the Una-chan (unagi eel) become the hit staple meal for bobbleheaded folks here that need their natsubate (heat-fatigue) energy drinks….so they can handle yesterday’s creepy robot androids…

‘Energy boosting’ eel drink goes on sale for Japan’s hot summer
Mainichi News / 2008 July 28 / TOKYO (AP) …A canned drink called “Unagi Nobori,” or “Surging Eel,” made by Japan Tobacco Inc., hit the nation’s stores this month just ahead of Japan’s annual eel-eating season, company spokesman Kazunori Hayashi said….”It’s mainly for men who are exhausted by the summer’s heat” ...more…

Don’t ask why my Japanese hovercraft is full of eel soda, but after sucking down a yummy eel soda, the manufacturer, Japan Tobacco, has the perfect antidote:

FRESH BREATH for MEN® “fruits water.”

As I’ve written before, the Japanese are willing to make ANYTHING into soda pop such as Octopus-dumpling soda, cucumber cola, and even juiced Japanese eyeball.

Don’t miss my previous reports on the wacky drinks of Japan such as:
– Japanese WASABI/horseradish soda –
– Drink down a cool can of Mucos? — –
– su.no.mo black vinegar drink in a soda can –
– Shot & Snot can coffee –
– DEPRESSO, the sad coffee of Japan –