Kohodo Launches "Yako" Ginger Ale as a Non-Alcoholic Luxury Drink
Kohodo Co., Ltd. has launched "Yako," a premium non-alcoholic ginger ale, targeting restaurant pairings, special dining occasions, and gifts. It aims to offer a new choice that enhances the dining experience, rather than being a mere substitute.
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Kohodo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Seiro Kagaki) has commenced sales of "Yako," a non-alcoholic luxury ginger ale. This product is designed for restaurant pairings, special dining tables, and as a gift for cherished individuals.
**Background of Development**
Kohodo has pursued the ultimate taste in ginger ale, and its products have been adopted by over 120 restaurants, including 37 establishments listed in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Our vision is "Wine or Kohodo?". This is not about compromising with "it's good enough because it's non-alcoholic," but about creating a new choice that elevates the dining experience, one that people "choose because it's good." "Yako" embodies this philosophy, focusing on aroma and lingering aftertaste rather than prominent sweetness or spiciness.
**Product Features**
"Yako" was designed to highlight the beauty of its aroma, rather than emphasizing sweetness, spiciness, or strong spice flavors. It achieves a soft and elegant fragrance using yuzu and wasanbon sugar. Furthermore, by layering the mellow flavor of heated ginger with the vibrant freshness of raw ginger, it creates a deep and complex taste. It's a drink that quietly complements dishes while leaving a subtle impression.
**Comment from Kenta Miyawaki, Owner of "Miyawaki"**
When I was looking to strengthen our non-alcoholic lineup, I encountered Kohodo's ginger ale. What immediately captivated me during the tasting was its overwhelming flavor. The balance is excellent, and I felt it paired very well with our dishes.
Customers have responded even more positively than imagined, and I feel it meets the need for "choosing truly valuable items, even if the price is high." Another attractive point is that it is always served with a stable balance, as it is perfected by the producer in the optimal ratio.
It has become an active choice, not just a substitute, for those who do not consume alcohol, as well as for those who "usually drink alcohol, but cannot today."
Kenta Miyawaki, Owner of Kappo "Miyawaki"
**Product Overview**
Product Name: Yako
Container/Volume: Bottle 375ml (in Paulownia wood box)
Price: 11,000 yen (tax included)
Ingredients: Ginger (Kochi Prefecture), sugar (beet), Wasanbon sugar, lemon juice, yuzu juice, mixed spices / carbonated water
Product Page: https://www.drinkkohodo.com/products/yako
**About "Kohodo," a specialty ginger ale store**
The smallest soft drink manufacturing plant and experiential store in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Inside the store, you can enjoy Kohodo's ginger ale with all five senses.
**[Store Information]**
Hours: Saturdays, Sundays (13:00–17:00)
Address: 4-2-3 Kudanminami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Nearest Stations: 3-minute walk from Ichigaya Station Exit A3, 8-minute walk from Hanzomon Station Exit 5, 15-minute walk from Kudanshita Station Exit 2
Online Store: https://www.drinkkohodo.com/
*Adopted by Michelin Guide 2026 listed restaurants, etc.
*The contents of this release are accurate as of the announcement date, and specifications and prices may change without prior notice.
**Background of Development**
Kohodo has pursued the ultimate taste in ginger ale, and its products have been adopted by over 120 restaurants, including 37 establishments listed in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Our vision is "Wine or Kohodo?". This is not about compromising with "it's good enough because it's non-alcoholic," but about creating a new choice that elevates the dining experience, one that people "choose because it's good." "Yako" embodies this philosophy, focusing on aroma and lingering aftertaste rather than prominent sweetness or spiciness.
**Product Features**
"Yako" was designed to highlight the beauty of its aroma, rather than emphasizing sweetness, spiciness, or strong spice flavors. It achieves a soft and elegant fragrance using yuzu and wasanbon sugar. Furthermore, by layering the mellow flavor of heated ginger with the vibrant freshness of raw ginger, it creates a deep and complex taste. It's a drink that quietly complements dishes while leaving a subtle impression.
**Comment from Kenta Miyawaki, Owner of "Miyawaki"**
When I was looking to strengthen our non-alcoholic lineup, I encountered Kohodo's ginger ale. What immediately captivated me during the tasting was its overwhelming flavor. The balance is excellent, and I felt it paired very well with our dishes.
Customers have responded even more positively than imagined, and I feel it meets the need for "choosing truly valuable items, even if the price is high." Another attractive point is that it is always served with a stable balance, as it is perfected by the producer in the optimal ratio.
It has become an active choice, not just a substitute, for those who do not consume alcohol, as well as for those who "usually drink alcohol, but cannot today."
Kenta Miyawaki, Owner of Kappo "Miyawaki"
**Product Overview**
Product Name: Yako
Container/Volume: Bottle 375ml (in Paulownia wood box)
Price: 11,000 yen (tax included)
Ingredients: Ginger (Kochi Prefecture), sugar (beet), Wasanbon sugar, lemon juice, yuzu juice, mixed spices / carbonated water
Product Page: https://www.drinkkohodo.com/products/yako
**About "Kohodo," a specialty ginger ale store**
The smallest soft drink manufacturing plant and experiential store in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Inside the store, you can enjoy Kohodo's ginger ale with all five senses.
**[Store Information]**
Hours: Saturdays, Sundays (13:00–17:00)
Address: 4-2-3 Kudanminami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Nearest Stations: 3-minute walk from Ichigaya Station Exit A3, 8-minute walk from Hanzomon Station Exit 5, 15-minute walk from Kudanshita Station Exit 2
Online Store: https://www.drinkkohodo.com/
*Adopted by Michelin Guide 2026 listed restaurants, etc.
*The contents of this release are accurate as of the announcement date, and specifications and prices may change without prior notice.