I tried 'Mitsuya Fruit Soda Plum,' a modern twist on a product released in 1974 that offers the refreshing sweet and sour taste of plums.

' Mitsuya Fruit Soda Plum ,' the first fruit-flavored carbonated beverage from the 'Mitsuya' brand, released in 1974, has been revived with a modern twist. It is said to feature the deep fruity flavor of plum and a refreshing, sweet and sour taste, so I tried it to see what it tastes like.

'Mitsuya Fruit Soda Plum' will be available for a limited time starting April 28th.

The retro-style 'Mitsuya' arrow feather and the word 'Plum' are depicted below a cute illustration of a red plum. The fruit juice content is 1%.

The ingredients are high-fructose corn syrup, sugar, glucose, plum juice, carbonated water, acidulant, flavoring, and vitamin C.

The calorie content is 49kcal per 100ml. This translates to 245kcal per bottle (500ml).

I immediately poured it into a glass.

The liquid is a clear golden color.

Upon tasting it, you can clearly feel the refreshing and fruity tartness of the plum, which is balanced by a sweetness that creates an overall crisp flavor. Compared to other juices, it has a fairly strong tartness, making it an irresistible carbonated drink for those who love sour or sweet and sour flavors.

'Mitsuya Fruit Soda Plum' will be available for purchase at retail stores and online stores nationwide from April 28th, 2026 (Tuesday), and is scheduled to be sold until June. The suggested retail price is 216 yen (tax included), and at the time of writing, a 24-pack was available for order on Amazon.co.jp for 3058 yen (tax included) (approximately 127 yen per bottle).

Amazon.co.jp: Mitsuya Fruit Soda Plum PET 500ml x 24 bottles [Cider] [Asahi Beverages]: Food, Beverages & Alcohol