Hey Dave! I have always thought...since I first moved to Japan years ago...that Pocari Sweat was a GREAT (if humourous) name for a sports drink. Did you try one? It is actually my favourite and I get one every time I am there. You gotta admit though...it isn't nearly as bad as Calpis. I looked for it last time I was in Japan and couldn't find it. I think they got a clue and changed the name to Calpico. :-D

Unusually, I didn't brave it. I normally do try the various drink flavours in new places, but I didn't quite get to this one. Yours is the first recommendation I've had. :-)