# Canned Sparkling Sakes Nihonsakari Japan Soda Pairs Well with Heavier Foods & Strong Flavors By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-03-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nihonsakari-japan-soda References: [soranews24](https://soranews24.com/2023/03/29/sparkling-sake-in-a-can-seeks-to-solve-a-problem-that-sometimes-keeps-sake-off-the-dinner-table/)  Sake naturally pairs well with Japanese food and for that reason, people often avoid pairing it with other types of cuisine that lack the same delicacy in flavor but Nihonsakari Japan Soda was created to help more people enjoy sake with a wider variety of meals. This [sparkling sake in a can](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-monkey-sake-remix) is made with just three simple ingredients: Japanese-grown rice, Japanese-produced koji, and sparkling water. The bubbly beverage is said to be refreshing with a mild level of sweetness and a faint [fruity aroma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitinfused-sak). Unlike many other types of sake, this one is meant to complement heavier dishes like fried foods, as well as those with strong flavors that wouldn't ordinarily match with the [alcoholic beverage of Japanese origin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kay-sake). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sparkling Sake Innovation:** There is an opportunity to innovate on the traditional sake by creating more canned sparkling options flavored with a wider variety of fruits. - **Cultural Crossover Beverages:** There is an opportunity to create a line of beverages that can be paired with a variety of ethnic foods beyond Japanese cuisine. - **Simple Ingredients Trend:** The simplicity of the ingredients used to make Nihonsakari Japan Soda opens the door for the development of a line of canned drinks promoting uncomplicated ingredient lists. ### Where This Applies - **Alcoholic Beverages:** Innovative canned options like Nihonsakari Japan Soda can prompt similar canned alcoholic beverages to appeal to new audiences with simplified, novel flavors. - **Food and Beverage Pairing:** Creating new beverage and food pairings that go beyond traditional pairings within the food and beverage industry by exploring different cultures and traditions can lead to disruptive innovation. - **Health Food Beverages:** Cans of healthier beverages with simple ingredients like sparkling water and natural fruit flavors can reach a wider audience, especially for those with gluten intolerances or other dietary restrictions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bubbly Canned Sakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summerfall.md) - [Canned Sake Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sake-drinks.md) - [Sparkling Sake Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akashi-tai-junmai-ginjo.md) - [Sweet Sake Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-sake-wine.md) - [Canned Sparkling Sakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-sake.md) - [Low-Calorie Sake Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soke.md) - [Lychee-Flavored Sake Spritzes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-lychee-sake-spritz.md) - [Ready-To-Drink Canned Sakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-sakes.md) - [Sparkling Cloudy Sakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nigori-sparkling.md)