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The term "shonen" literally means "boy" or "youth" in Japanese, and it typically refers to manga (Japanese comics) and anime (Japanese animated series). Shonen media usually features male protagonists who embark on action-packed adventures, battles, or quests, often in fantastical or sci-fi settings. These stories frequently explore themes such as...

Some might wonder, "Why did a college kid even start a soda brand?"I was born and raised in Japan, so I grew up surrounding myself with unique and tasty sodas. I've always wanted to make something I loved, which just happened to be sodas. When I moved to the United...

We got our first article!! A major thanks to @bayspo_sf_topnews for sharing the Shonen story. BaySpo is the number 1 Japanese-American news media that publishes Japanese articles in Northern California. We are so fortunate to be part of the conversation in the food and beverage market, especially the proper celebration...

We’re excited to announce the first official retailer for Shonen. It’s called Suruki Supermarket, located in San Mateo, CA. It is a family-owned Japanese supermarket specializing in the highest quality foods & drinks. They have Fresh Sushi, Bento Boxes, Sake, Beer, Japanese Candy, & more! Suruki is currently the only...

My name is Ryan, and I’m the founder of Shonen. Shonen began in the city of San Francisco, California. Shonen was made to share the flavors which were beloved during the early 2000’s era in Japan for the people in the United States to experience. “Shonen” (少年 in Japanese) literally...