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I found these bottles of carbonated drink–a genuine product of Japan–at a local salvage store.<\/p>\n

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Here are the actual directions printed on the plastic wrap covering the top of the bottle:<\/p>\n

“1. Serve Ramune drink chilled.<\/p>\n

2. Remove the plastic film from the top.<\/p>\n

3. Pop out the center from the cap, which will be used to open the bottle.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 Place the opener at the top of the bottle and press down firmly.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0 Drink with the indented neck side facing down to trap the marble.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0 Enjoy the drink.”<\/p>\n

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In other words, instead of a simple crimped bottle cap, the bottle is sealed with a glass marble that must be dislodged with a piece from a two-part plastic cap.\u00a0 The marble then gets stuck in the neck of the bottle when it is tilted, allowing the drink to dribble out into a glass or your mouth.\u00a0 I’m not<\/span> making this up.<\/p>\n

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For other chindogu, visit www.chindogu.com<\/a> or look up Kenji Kawakami<\/a><\/span> on any online bookseller.\u00a0 Enjoy.<\/p>\n

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I found these bottles of carbonated drink–a genuine product of Japan–at a local salvage store.   Here are the actual directions printed on the plastic wrap covering the top of the bottle: “1. Serve Ramune drink chilled. 2. Remove the plastic film from the top. 3. Pop out the center from the cap, which will …<\/p>\n

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