On Monday, February 2, 2026, Ryukakusan, the brand synonymous with “throat care” in Japan, will launch a surprising new product. While Ryukakusan is traditionally known for its trustworthy blue packaging, vibrant pink packages are about to line the shelves of convenience stores (Konbini) across Japan.
Ryukakusan Co., Ltd. is releasing the “Ryukakusan Throat Refreshing Tablet Lychee Mint Flavor” nationwide. This Lychee Mint flavor was actually sold exclusively in Okinawa (Japan’s southern tropical resort area) in 2025. Garnering attention as the series’ only tropical flavor, this rare taste will finally be available everywhere in Japan.
Ryukakusan Throat Refreshing Tablet: Lychee Mint Flavor
Until now, the “Ryukakusan Throat Refreshing Tablet” series has featured the standard blue package, as well as Honey Lemon and Matcha Herb flavors. The new Lychee Mint flavor stands apart from this lineup with its cute, distinctive pink packaging. Visually bringing a fresh breeze to the brand, this product is set to expand the options for throat care.
- Release Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
- Product Name: Ryukakusan Throat Refreshing Tablet Lychee Mint Flavor
- Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price: 216 Yen (Tax included)
- Availability: Convenience stores, drugstores, supermarkets, etc., nationwide in Japan
- Content: 10.4g (approx. 0.37 oz)
- Calories: 32kcal (per bag)
A Tropical Taste Fusing Tradition and Innovation
The greatest feature of this “Lychee Mint Flavor” is the exquisite match between the gorgeous, juicy aroma unique to lychee and the herbal flavor that defines Ryukakusan. Ryukakusan’s herbal powder uses whole herbs processed through a special manufacturing method. While maintaining that authentic aroma and taste, it achieves a balance of subtle sweetness and a refreshing sensation.
It is finished as a flavor that is very easy to try, not only for existing Ryukakusan users but also for those who felt “the taste of Ryukakusan is a hurdle (dislike the medicinal taste).”
The Merit of “Small Grains” Fitting Modern Business Scenes
One of the major reasons the “Ryukakusan Throat Refreshing Tablet” series is supported is its shape. Unlike candy types, these are very small tablets, offering the advantage of being able to speak easily even while they are in your mouth.
- Right before a meeting or presentation
- In between answering phone calls
- During spare moments in customer service
The high mobility allowing you to quickly pop one in your mouth to care for your throat right before or even during these “voice-using” scenes is a powerful ally for busy modern people. Even when you don’t have time to finish a candy, a tablet offers a quick refresh. A style of usage is becoming established: candies for when you want thorough care, and tablets for when you need easy care.
Design and Functionality You’ll Want to Carry Around
The package is a compact size that fits perfectly in a pocket. It doesn’t take up space in a bag, nor does it get in the way when placed on a desk. This pink package will likely visually brighten up your desk area as well.
Additionally, this product is sugar-free. The energy per bag (10.4g / 0.37oz) is 32kcal, with 0g of sugar. It is designed so that those concerned about calories or limiting sugar intake can continue throat care without guilt. Xylitol is also included as a sweetener, pursuing a refreshing aftertaste.
New CM Airing from February 9th
To coincide with the product launch, a large-scale promotion will be rolled out. From Monday, February 9, 2026, new TV and Web commercials are scheduled to be released.
Attention is also focused on the visual expression in the CM, depicting how the world of traditional Japanese “Geiko/Geisha” meets the arrival of the new “Lychee Mint.”
Trust Born from Over 200 Years of History
It is worth reintroducing the background of the company, Ryukakusan. Its origins date back to the Edo period (1603–1867), beginning as a medicine created to cure the asthma of the Lord of the Akita domain. Since the Meiji Restoration, it has spread widely as a medicine for the people, and as a specialized throat manufacturer, it has continued to protect Japanese throats to this day with the phrase, “If you cough, it’s Ryukakusan.”
The knowledge cultivated through pharmaceutical products like “Ryukakusan” and “Ryukakusan Direct” lives on in these food-grade tablets and candies. Distinct from tablets made by mere confectionery manufacturers, the dedication of a throat expert is condensed into this single small grain.
Look for the Pink Ryukakusan in Stores
Useful not only during dry seasons but in any scene where the throat is overused, the “Ryukakusan Throat Refreshing Tablet Lychee Mint Flavor” is a must-have. This tropical new wind that has flown from Okinawa to the rest of Japan can be experienced at convenience stores and drugstores nationwide starting Monday, February 2.
If you spot the unusual pink package, be sure to check out the taste. It is sure to add a new option for refreshing yourself between work tasks.
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