Originally Posted by
nishimark
Their response is not surprising at all. What's amazing is that they found Diet Coke!
When I first came to Japan, there was a drink called "Coca Cola Light" that I liked, but it was gone a year later. I heard rumors that it was found to "dissolve bone"
Three years ago it changed to "Coca Cola Zero", so I doubt that you can find Diet Coke anywhere these days.
Originally Posted by
Steve M
Regarding alternate beverage choices in the home, others have given good advice. Don't assume that something commonly found in an American home will be there in Japan, whether it be cola, milk, or anything else.
As always, the safest thing to ask for is water.