Regular readers of this blog know that Japan produces a lot of “interesting” stuff that can’t be found anywhere else. Starting Nov. 8, you can add Pepsi Pink to that list.

But what exactly is Pepsi Pink? I get what Wild Cherry Pepsi is, but pink? What kind of flavor is pink? The only thing I can think of that’s pink and drink-able is Pepto Bismol and that doesn’t sound too appetizing.

Well, it turns out the pink is a combination of strawberry and milk. I don’t know about you, but I’m not sure if a combination of cola, strawberry and milk is something I’m excited to try. However, the Japanese do have a long history of producing “non-traditional” flavors of Pepsi including their Ice Cucumber Pepsi:

And Baobab Pepsi (Baobab being a tree native to southern African and Australia):

And the Japanese do seem to like their strawberry-flavored snacks—there’s nowhere else you can find products like Strawberry Cheetos, for example:

So maybe they know what they’re doing and Pepsi Pink will be a huge hit. As the advertising says, this drink is “suitable for the winter party season” so it’s got that going for it, too.

Now, can someone tell me exactly what flavor this new gay coffee is? Do I even want to know?