Drinks Archives - Have Ya Seen Japan

Can I drink tap water in Japan?

To save you reading an entire article answering a yes or no question, the answer you’re after is YES, tap water is safe to drink in Japan.

Summer in Japan can be deadly, especially in more southern regions like Kyoto. Here’s how you can survive and thrive through the heatwave!

There is something about milk in Japan that hits different for me, especially when it comes in a glass bottle from a vending machine!

In the heart of Kyoto, Tsumugi Cafe is serving up delicious (and nutritious) breakfast dishes and unique coffee drinks too!

M Stand is a Chinese-owned franchise that grew in popularity throughout Kyoto, offering a range of delicious coffee & matcha beverages!

As Japan’s most iconic convenience store, FamilyMart is home to iconic refreshing treats that are nation exclusives.

Along the beautiful Kamo River by Sanjo Station is the luxurious rooftop cafe known as M Stand, serving up aesthetic Japanese food and drink.

Japan is abundant in its very peculiar beverages designed to immediately boost your power. These 5 energy drinks will keep you buzzing!

In the hotter seasons, opting for an iced coffee is the way to go, like 7-Eleven Japan’s recently introduced Café Latte Smoothie!

The idea of a carbonated coffee beverage initially had me grossed out, but Tully’s Coffee’s new Fizzpresso drink proved me wrong!

For the best feeds when you’re short on the dough, Gyomu Super offers incredibly delicious ready-to-eat Japanese and international cuisine!

7-Eleven and vending machines are your best friends during the Japanese summer, in fact they’re critical for your survival!