Unique Japanese brand names: the Thorpedo sports drink (energy drink)

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Japanese drinks vending machines are ubiquitous and carry an enormous variety of drinks. This energy drink (sports drink), Yakult Thorpedo, could be named after Ian Thorpe, the swimmer?

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Size: 2383px × 3560px
Location: Polyester bottle of energy drink in vending machine, Kansai area, Japan
Photo credit: © CulturalEyes - AusSoc2 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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