# Floral Blossom Sodas The Japanese Sakura Pepsi Flavor Tastes Like Cherry Blossoms By M | Published 2016-02-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-blossoms References: [mentalfloss](http://mentalfloss.com/article/75074/cherry-blossom-flavored-pepsi-coming-japan) & [pepsi](https://pepsi.com) Japan is known for coming out with a variety of popular food products in unconventional flavor varieties, and the Shakura Pepsi is the iconic cola soda with a taste inspired by cherry blossoms. The carbonated beverage has an interesting rosy pink hue as well to match the flavor of the soda. The Sakura Pepsi soda offers consumers a unconventional sensory experience with the iconic Asian tree and flower that is not often used in food recipes in America. However cherry blossom tea is a customary tradition at Japanese weddings, which could be were the inspiration for the flavor was pulled from.The drink has a sugary flavor paired with a cherry aroma to capture the essence and smell of a cherry blossom tree. The floral soda is set to be released to consumers in March. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventional Flavor Varieties:** Creating food and beverage products with unique and unexpected flavors can capture consumers' attention and differentiate from competitors. - **Sensory Experience:** Offering a multi-sensory experience, such as matching flavor and hue, can enhance the overall product appeal and engagement with consumers. - **Cultural Inspiration:** Exploring traditional or cultural elements as sources of flavor inspiration can create unique and intriguing products that attract consumers seeking novel experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage unconventional flavors to create new products that cater to consumer demand for novelty and excitement. - **Wedding and Event Services:** Wedding and event services can consider incorporating cherry blossom-themed drinks to align with cultural traditions and offer unique beverages to clients. - **Floral and Fragrance:** The floral and fragrance industry can explore partnerships or product extensions to tap into the sensory appeal of floral-inspired beverages and market complementary products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artistic Regional Soda Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepsi-zero-peach.md) - [Florally Peachy Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-frappuccino.md) - [Sakura-Flavored Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-sips.md) - [Celebratory Cherry Blossom Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-pizza.md) - [Pink Cherry Blossom Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolixer-cherry-blossom-full-bloom.md) - [Creamy Cherry Blossom Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-dessert-drink.md) - [Cherry Blossom Season Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-to-tenku-no-matcha-wa-chocolat-drink.md) - [Fruit-Infused Sakura Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-bloom-drinks.md) - [Pistachio Chocolate Sakura Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-pistachio-chocolat-drink.md)