Among Japanese drinks, you might have already heard sake. For some people, they don’t want like alcoholic drink, they might want to try another drink. They don’t want to get drunk at night in someone else’s country. Or possibly their religions forbid them to drink this kind of drink.

These traditional Japan drinks are unlike sake. They are truly traditional and they will not make you drunk. What are they?

1. Sakura Tea

Most women prefer to order and try Sakura tea. It is a very healthy drink for their skin. Those who really want to keep their skin smooth and healthy are really excited to drink this tea.

However, it is not the only benefit of drinking Sakura tea. It has been explained that this tea is so relaxing. People visit Japan because they want to have fun. They want to forget their busy work for awhile. By drinking Sakura Tea in hotel during evening, you will find that you get the real place to relax.

2. Aojiru

Aojiru is Japanese word. When it is translated into English, it is green drink, a drink with green color. Do you know what this drink is made from?

Aojiru is a Japanese traditional drink made from kale greens and green tea leaves. It is totally healthy drink that has been tried for long time by Japanese people. Based on scientific research, this drink is able to cure someone suffered from pneumonia and nephritis. Besides, it is regarded as great dietary supplement as well.

3. Hoppy

This drink looks like beer which makes you get drunk. However, it is actually non-alcoholic drink. Indeed, it appears like beer. Usually, it is served in big glass like usua beer. In fact, it is flavored beverage which has been developed by Kokuha Beverage Company.

When you order this kind of traditional Japanese drinks, you can add it with shochu. It is distilled beverage that make hoppy has better taste.

You can take some advantages of drinking Hoppy. You will be able to avoid having seasonal sickness and respiratory syncytial problem.

4. Vinegar Drink

Actually, it is one of the most popular Japanese drinks recent time. Even, those who don’t live in Japan like drinking it since it can be supplement for diet. However, do you know what kind of drink it is?

It is an acidic liquid with strong smell and taste. When you order this drink in Japan, you have to know its ingredients. It is infused with fruit as well in order to make it better in taste.

5. Genmaicha

This is non-alcoholic Japanese drinks made from green tea and brown rice which has been roasted. When you have never seen this drink, probably you will see that you are not going to drink, but eat popcorn. Indeed, it looks like popcorn since you still can see the grain of rice which looks like popcorn. Therefore, some tourists also call this drink as popcorn tea.

Those are five traditional non-alcoholic Japanese drinks that you must try when backpacking in Japan. if you are also a lover of japan? I was one of them, I once read an interesting article like animal in japan, tokyo Attractions, japanese dessert, japan Attractions , love hotel in tokyo , hibachi restaurant and more .. Thank you for visiting 🙂