Tomomasu Watermelon

Masukichi Tomoda began producing ramune sodas in Ogi City, Saga, which lies on the western side of the Japanese island of Kyushu. The original building has now become a museum dedicated to the story of Tomomasu beverages. The folks at Tomomasu Drink Co. Ltd. have been creating a variety of sodas for over 120 years now. 

Uncapping this tiny "grenade" style bottle unleashes a healthy watermelon scent. It literally smells like a fresh cut slice of watermelon under my nose. It has ample carbonation and the watermelon is just right for my liking. It's light handed and I think making fruit flavors in soda is something the Japanese always seem to do so well. They have a knack for really nailing authentic fruit flavors unlike the candy-like fruit flavors made in the U.S. This one is nice because while you get a good sense of the watermelon flavor it doesn't linger in your mouth making you sick 5 minutes later. The lightness of it makes is close to those fruit flavored sparkling waters, save for the fact that this contains high fructose corn syrup. I like the bottle as well. These little "grenades" always take me back to my childhood drinking Canada Dry from their little green hand-sized bottles. I'll keep on the look out from other flavors from Tomomasu to taste since this is the first time I've had one of their drinks.