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{{Nihongo||{{linktext|ラムネ}}|'''Ramune'''}} ({{IPA-ja|ɾamɯne}}) is a Japanese [[carbonated water|carbonated]] [[soft drink#Carbonated drinks |soft drink]]. It was introduced in 1884 in [[Kobe]] by the British pharmacist [[Alexander Cameron Sim]].<ref>{{Cite web|title= The History of Ramune, Japan's National Soda |url= https://kotaku.com/the-history-of-ramune-japans-national-soda-1843559594 |website= Kotaku |date= 20 May 2020 |language=en-us |access-date= 2020-05-20}}</ref> {{transl|ja|Ramune}} is available in a [[Codd-neck bottle]], a heavy glass bottle whose mouth is sealed by a round marble (instead of a cap) thanks to the pressure of the carbonated contents.<ref name=mint>{{cite web | title = Pop culture |work=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]| url = http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/ltG28LhAkLveUaltMmMasL/Pop-culture.html |date=2 July 2010 |author= Anuja & Krish Raghav |access-date = 2014-08-17}}</ref><ref name=hindu11>{{cite web | title = Sipped for centuries |work= The Hindu | url = http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/article2093715.ece |date=10 June 2011| access-date = 2014-08-17}}</ref> The name {{transl|ja|ramune}} is derived from a Japanese borrowing of the English word ''[[lemonade]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title= Ramune (lemonade) |url= https://washokufood.blogspot.com/2009/07/ramune-lemonade.html |last= Greve |first= Gabi |date=2008-06-18|website= Washoku |access-date= 2018-05-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title= The Origin of Ramune |language= en-US |work= Japan Info |url= http://jpninfo.com/15978|access-date=2018-05-17}}</ref>
{{Nihongo||{{linktext|ラムネ}}|'''Ramune'''}} ({{IPA-ja|ɾamɯne}}) is a Japanese [[carbonated water|carbonated]] [[soft drink#Carbonated drinks |soft drink]]. It was introduced in 1884 in [[Kobe]] by the Scottish pharmacist [[Alexander Cameron Sim]].<ref>{{Cite web|title= The History of Ramune, Japan's National Soda |url= https://kotaku.com/the-history-of-ramune-japans-national-soda-1843559594 |website= Kotaku |date= 20 May 2020 |language=en-us |access-date= 2020-05-20}}</ref> {{transl|ja|Ramune}} is available in a [[Codd-neck bottle]], a heavy glass bottle whose mouth is sealed by a round marble (instead of a cap) due to the pressure of the carbonated contents.<ref name=mint>{{cite web | title = Pop culture |work=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]| url = http://www.livemint.com/Leisure/ltG28LhAkLveUaltMmMasL/Pop-culture.html |date=2 July 2010 |author= Anuja & Krish Raghav |access-date = 2014-08-17}}</ref><ref name=hindu11>{{cite web | title = Sipped for centuries |work= The Hindu | url = http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/article2093715.ece |date=10 June 2011| access-date = 2014-08-17}}</ref> The name {{transl|ja|ramune}} is derived from a Japanese borrowing of the English word ''[[lemonade]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title= Ramune (lemonade) |url= https://washokufood.blogspot.com/2009/07/ramune-lemonade.html |last= Greve |first= Gabi |date=2008-06-18|website= Washoku |access-date= 2018-05-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title= The Origin of Ramune |language= en-US |work= Japan Info |url= http://jpninfo.com/15978|access-date=2018-05-17}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
In 1884, Sim introduced this [[carbonated beverage]] based on [[lemonade]] to the [[Kobe foreign settlement]]. This drink, sold in the distinctive Codd-neck bottle, soon became very popular with the local Japanese after it was advertised in the [[Mainichi Shimbun|Tokyo Mainichi Newspaper]] as a preventative for [[cholera]]. The drink remains a popular soft drink, sold worldwide, under the name of {{transl|ja|ramune}} to this day.
In 1884, Sim introduced this [[carbonated beverage]] based on [[lemonade]] to the [[Kobe foreign settlement]]. This drink, sold in the distinctive Codd-neck bottle, soon became very popular with the local Japanese after it was advertised in the [[Mainichi Shimbun|Tokyo Mainichi Newspaper]] as a preventative for [[cholera]]. The drink remains a popular soft drink, sold worldwide, under the name of {{transl|ja|ramune}}.


==Bottle design==
==Bottle design==
[[Image:Ramune Sangaria (Coddneck marble).jpeg|thumb|left|The Codd-neck marble lock in the neck of the bottle.]]
[[Image:Ramune Sangaria (Coddneck marble).jpeg|thumb|left|The Codd-neck marble lock in the neck of the bottle]]


{{transl|ja|Ramune}} is known for its distinctive [[Codd-neck bottle]] (named after its inventor, [[Hiram Codd]]). Although the Codd-neck bottle was once commonly used for carbonated drinks, today {{transl|ja|ramune}}, along with [[Banta]], is one of its very few users.
{{transl|ja|Ramune}} is known for its distinctive [[Codd-neck bottle]] (named after its inventor, [[Hiram Codd]]). Although the Codd-neck bottle was once commonly used for carbonated drinks, today {{transl|ja|ramune}}, along with [[Banta]], is one of its very few users.


People trying {{transl|ja|ramune}} for the first time sometimes find it difficult to drink, as it takes practice to learn to stop the marble from blocking the flow. In one version of the bottle introduced in 2006, little slots were added to the cap where the marble was originally held. This prevented the flow from obstruction if the marble falls back into the cap. {{transl|ja|Ramune}} is also available in plastic [[Polyethylene terephthalate|PET]] bottles and cans.
People trying {{transl|ja|ramune}} for the first time sometimes find it difficult to drink, as it takes practice to learn to stop the marble from blocking the flow. In one version of the bottle introduced in 2006, little slots were added to the cap where the marble was originally held. This prevented the flow from obstruction if the marble falls back into the cap. {{transl|ja|Ramune}} is also available in [[Plastic bottle|plastic bottles]] and [[Aluminum can|aluminum cans]].


{{transl|ja|Ramune}} is one of the modern symbols of [[summer]] in Japan and is widely consumed during warm [[Japanese festivals|festival]] days and nights. Empty bottles are usually collected for [[recycling]] at stalls where it is sold.
{{transl|ja|Ramune}} is one of the modern symbols of [[summer]] in Japan and is widely consumed during warm [[Japanese festivals|festival]] days and nights. Empty bottles are usually collected for [[recycling]] at stalls where it is sold.


==Flavours==
==Flavours==
[[File:Strawberry Ramune.jpg|thumb|right|Strawberry {{transl|ja|ramune}} bought in the United States.]]
[[File:Strawberry Ramune.jpg|thumb|right|Strawberry {{transl|ja|ramune}} bought in the United States]]
The original {{transl|ja|ramune}} flavour is [[lime-lemon]]. Including the original, there have been 57 flavours of {{transl|ja|ramune}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://services.osakagas.co.jp/portalc/contents-2/pc/tantei/1271211_38851.html|title=へんてこな味がいっぱい！？日本一のラムネ会社に潜入|date=July 2, 2018|access-date=March 25, 2021|archive-date=July 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305143013/https://services.osakagas.co.jp/portalc/contents-2/pc/tantei/1271211_38851.html|url-status=live |language=ja}}</ref> As the popularity of {{transl|ja|ramune}} continues to grow, there have been many novel packaging designs and a variety of flavors, including collaborations with popular Japanese characters such as [[Hello Kitty]] and [[Pokémon]]. Some common flavors include peach, melon, and bubble gum, while some unusual flavors include [[takoyaki]], curry, and [[wasabi]].{{citation needed|reason=Please do not add e-commerce websites as a source here; they are not [[WP:RELIABLE]].|date=November 2022}}
The original {{transl|ja|ramune}} flavour is [[lime-lemon]]. Including the original, there have been 57 flavours of {{transl|ja|ramune}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://services.osakagas.co.jp/portalc/contents-2/pc/tantei/1271211_38851.html|title=へんてこな味がいっぱい！？日本一のラムネ会社に潜入|date=July 2, 2018|access-date=March 25, 2021|archive-date=March 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305143013/https://services.osakagas.co.jp/portalc/contents-2/pc/tantei/1271211_38851.html|url-status=live |language=ja}}</ref> As the popularity of {{transl|ja|ramune}} continues to grow, there have been many novel packaging designs and a variety of flavours, including collaborations with popular Japanese franchises such as [[Hello Kitty]] and [[Pokémon]]. Some common flavours include peach, [[cola]], melon, and bubble gum, while some unusual flavours include [[takoyaki]], curry and [[wasabi]].{{citation needed|reason=Please do not add e-commerce websites as a source here; they are not [[WP:RELIABLE]].|date=November 2022}}


==See also==
==See also==
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{{Japanese food and drink}}
{{Japanese food and drink}}


[[Category:Japanese drinks]]
[[Category:Japanese drink brands]]
[[Category:Lemon-lime sodas]]
[[Category:Lemon-lime sodas]]
[[Category:Soft drinks]]
[[Category:Soft drinks]]

Revision as of 18:09, 12 May 2024

This article is about the carbonated soft drink. It is not to be confused with Lamune or Ramunė.

Ramune
A lemonade ramune bottle
TypeSoft drink
ManufacturerVarious
DistributorNishimoto Trading Co., Ltd., Sangaria U.S.A., Inc.
Country of origin Japan
Introduced1884
ColourClear
Flavour
  • Original (lemon-lime)
  • Blueberry
  • Melon
  • Lychee
  • Orange
  • Peach
  • Pineapple
  • Strawberry
  • Matcha
  • Grape
  • Yuzu

Ramune (ラムネ) (Japanese pronunciation: [ɾamɯne]) is a Japanese carbonated soft drink. It was introduced in 1884 in Kobe by the Scottish pharmacist Alexander Cameron Sim.[1] Ramune is available in a Codd-neck bottle, a heavy glass bottle whose mouth is sealed by a round marble (instead of a cap) due to the pressure of the carbonated contents.[2][3] The name ramune is derived from a Japanese borrowing of the English word lemonade.[4][5]

History

In 1884, Sim introduced this carbonated beverage based on lemonade to the Kobe foreign settlement. This drink, sold in the distinctive Codd-neck bottle, soon became very popular with the local Japanese after it was advertised in the Tokyo Mainichi Newspaper as a preventative for cholera. The drink remains a popular soft drink, sold worldwide, under the name of ramune.

Bottle design

The Codd-neck marble lock in the neck of the bottle

Ramune is known for its distinctive Codd-neck bottle (named after its inventor, Hiram Codd). Although the Codd-neck bottle was once commonly used for carbonated drinks, today ramune, along with Banta, is one of its very few users.

People trying ramune for the first time sometimes find it difficult to drink, as it takes practice to learn to stop the marble from blocking the flow. In one version of the bottle introduced in 2006, little slots were added to the cap where the marble was originally held. This prevented the flow from obstruction if the marble falls back into the cap. Ramune is also available in plastic bottles and aluminum cans.

Ramune is one of the modern symbols of summer in Japan and is widely consumed during warm festival days and nights. Empty bottles are usually collected for recycling at stalls where it is sold.

Flavours

Strawberry ramune bought in the United States

The original ramune flavour is lime-lemon. Including the original, there have been 57 flavours of ramune.[6] As the popularity of ramune continues to grow, there have been many novel packaging designs and a variety of flavours, including collaborations with popular Japanese franchises such as Hello Kitty and Pokémon. Some common flavours include peach, cola, melon, and bubble gum, while some unusual flavours include takoyaki, curry and wasabi.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ "The History of Ramune, Japan's National Soda". Kotaku. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 2020-05-20.
  2. ^ Anuja & Krish Raghav (2 July 2010). "Pop culture". Mint. Retrieved 2014-08-17.
  3. ^ "Sipped for centuries". The Hindu. 10 June 2011. Retrieved 2014-08-17.
  4. ^ Greve, Gabi (2008-06-18). "Ramune (lemonade)". Washoku. Retrieved 2018-05-17.
  5. ^ "The Origin of Ramune". Japan Info. Retrieved 2018-05-17.
  6. ^ "へんてこな味がいっぱい！？日本一のラムネ会社に潜入" (in Japanese). July 2, 2018. Archived from the original on March 5, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
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