8 Adorable and Delicious Local Sodas You’ll Want to Sip After the Wedding Reception! ♡

2017.04.18 published

Local Cider is So Cute♡

Do you know about the 【Local Cider】 that was featured on the TV show "Matsuko's Unknown World"?

【Local Cider】 refers to local sodas made with the flavors of specialty products from various regions in Japan♡

The taste is, of course, important, but the cute labels are also one of the reasons for its rising popularity.

Last year, the drink became so popular that it was featured in the "Local Cider and Ramune Festival 2016"♩

Local Cider is Perfect for Little Gifts!

Such local cider can be purchased for around 100 yen per bottle, making it a great option for wedding favors♡

Furthermore, since local cider exists all across Japan from north to south,

you can buy flavors from the places where the bride and groom are from, adding to the fun＊

Of course, you can purchase them online, making preparation super easy◎

But you must be wondering what kinds of 【Local Ciders】 are out there, right?♡

Among the many varieties, we’ve carefully selected 8 cute and delicious local ciders that are popular nationwide!

Cute Local Cider ① Castella Cider

When you think of Nagasaki Prefecture... the famous specialty is definitely castella, right?♡

This ‘Castella Cider’ features the design of castella, and at first, everyone is nervous and drinks it with anticipation, but many find it surprisingly delicious!＊

It’s especially recommended for sweet-toothed brides♩

Cute Local Cider ② Amaou Cider

This one is definitely delicious♡

It is the rare strawberry flavor of 'Amaou Cider,' which can only be found in Fukuoka Prefecture＊

The label is super cute, featuring two strawberries and a small white flower design♡

Cute Local Cider ③ Ibusuki Cider

'Ibusuki Cider' from Kagoshima Prefecture is made using natural spring water, so the taste is just like regular cider＊

It’s a classic, but it seems that cider tastes incredibly good when made with high-quality water♡

After a wedding reception, if you refresh your slightly tired body with the fizzy and delicious Ibusuki Cider, it will surely feel great♩

Cute Local Cider ④ Onsen Lemonade

This ‘Onsen Lemonade’ can be enjoyed at Unzen Hot Springs in Nagasaki Prefecture＊

It is pronounced "Unzen Lemonade" even though it is written as Onsen Lemonade♩

It features a refreshing, mildly carbonated taste with the addition of locally sourced lemon juice.

The retro illustration of women reminiscent of a bygone era is also wonderful♡

Cute Local Cider ⑤ Kinugawa Cider

In the tourist area of Kinugawa in Tochigi Prefecture, you can find ‘Kinugawa Cider’♡

The flavor varieties include Tochiotome (strawberry), ripe apple, and Nikkō natural water!

All of them are delicious and the labels are simple and cute, right?♡

Cute Local Cider ⑥ Shiso, Ume, Yuzu Cider

The local ciders available in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture are ‘Shiso Cider,’ ‘Ume Cider,’ and ‘Yuzu Cider’♡

The relaxed, natural feel of the font printed on the labels is lovely＊

Which one would you like to try?♡

Cute Local Cider ⑦ Yuzu Otome

In Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which is very popular as a tourist destination recently, there is a retro and cute local cider called ‘Yuzu Otome’♡

The illustration of a woman's profile has a somewhat melancholic expression, giving it a nostalgic Showa-era vibe in a good way＊

The yuzu flavor is apparently very delicious too♩

Cute Local Cider ⑧ I Love Ne

Finally, the last one is 'I Love Ne,' a local cider from Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture that plays on the words 'I LOVE' and 'Ramune'!♡

The label design features Izanagi and Izanami gazing at each other, as Awaji Island is mentioned in the Kojiki (Chronicles of Japan)＊

There’s a meaning that drinking it brings happiness, making it perfect for wedding gifts♩

Let’s Use Cute Local Cider as Little Gifts♡

How was it?＊ We introduced the trendy drink gift, 【Local Cider】!

Of course, what was presented in this article is just a small part.

Cute and delicious local ciders are perfect as wedding favors, so if you’re interested, why not check out ciders from your hometown or places filled with memories?♡