One of my favorite things about Japan was the canned coffee. Not only could you find it in a vending machine every few meters but it’s served to you nice and hot. The perfect thing on a chilly night walking around Yokohama.
Canned coffee is more than a drink. It’s a whole fidgety, jacked-up subculture that bonds young punks, middle-aged office workers, fatigued students and even old guys in polo shirts. Enter the world, join the addiction and shop for caffeine-inspired art that would make Balzac proud.
This site reviews many of the flavors that you can find on the streets. Some are good, some are.. well, unique… Read on…