We went looking for a Japanese cola named ‘Los Angeles’ — and found a story about home

When it comes to snacks, the Japanese do it like no others.

But something I discovered recently took it to another level: A cola sold and manufactured in Japan named “Los Angeles.”

Next thing you know, I was out about $20 for a couple cans of the stuff, procured from a website that imported and sold “exotic” snacks in the U.S.

Then came the inevitable rabbit-hole dive into how a cola in Osaka ended up paying tribute to a city thousands of miles away…

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