When you ask someone in Japan about ramune and what it means to them you are likely to be regaled with stories of childhood memories and summer festivals. So, is ramune just a soft drink? Far from it. Aside from being a beverage, it also takes the form of candies and popsicles, and is a symbol of summertime in Japan. Ramune was first introduced in the late 19th Century in Kobe, Japan, and was originally referred to as “mabu soda” (marble soda). The reason for this moniker is that ...
