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Simplicity

II was in Tokyo last week hanging out and just exploring the city (mostly through food).  I realized it was impossible to get Diet Coke.  People just don't drink it in Japan.  I asked as many people as I could why Diet Coke is not popular in Japan.  And the answer came back the same from each, "why would we drink Diet?  If we really wanted to drink Coke we'd just drink Coke."  I replied “Well, but what if you don’t want the sugar”.  The answer was simple, “if I didn’t want sugar then I wouldn’t drink Coke”.  Hmmmm….  

over 17 years ago 0 likes  14 comments  0 shares
Karinannacheung 6b karinannacheung
hahaha...the wisdom...so deep yet so simple...
over 17 years ago
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they do have it there.... but actually coke and pepsi aren't very big there because most people don't like sweet drinks, they prefer teas and what not. but i got the same answer when i was talking to my friend about going to mcdonalds and asking for a burger with no sauce on it: 'if you don't want it the way they make it, then don't eat at McDonalds!'
over 17 years ago
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I do love regular Coke, but in moderation. The Japanese probably consume it much the same way.
over 17 years ago

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