Frozen plastic bottles are great for motorcycle touring in the middle of summer, but are water and coffee drinks more convenient than tea or sports drinks? [Scorching Heat and Motorcycles]

Here are some key points about freezing bottled drinks!

The summer “High School Baseball Tournament” is held at Hanshin Koshien Stadium. The “crushed ice” sold in the spectator seats at the tournament is a famous local specialty.

“Kachiwari koori” is crushed ice in a plastic bag (with a straw), which can be used to cool down on a hot day or to drink melted water. In addition to crushed ice, there are also shaved ice, frappés, and pieces of ice floating in somen noodles… it’s no exaggeration to say that ice is a symbol of summer in Japan.

Ice is a symbol of coolness, and could even be said to be the origin of it all. Drinks in PET bottles that can also be frozen make it easy to use ice on your motorcycle. Cool down your body when it’s hot from being exposed to the sun. Quench your thirst with an ice-cold drink. Stay hydrated and prevent heatstroke. Having a frozen PET bottle in the drink holder or on the front board of your scooter will come in handy during breaks.

Here we will introduce two of the latest drinks that use PET bottles that can be frozen.

Ito En Azumino Natural Mineral Water (freezer-safe bottle/485ml) … 143 yen (tax included)

Compared to flavored soft drinks, bottled water is generally

・Long shelf life

・Even if you drip the contents onto your body and get it wet, it won’t get sticky

・Even if it gets on your clothes, it won’t transfer color

There are other benefits, such as: In the case of freezable types (Note 1), the key point is that if the bottle is unopened, it can generally be frozen over and over again. So you can use it next season without drinking it!

The photo shows natural mineral water made with natural spring water collected in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, whose source is the lush Northern Alps. This product comes in a freezer-safe container (exclusive to Ito En) that is resistant to expansion and deformation. It is useful for hydration and cooling in a variety of situations, including indoors and outdoors during the hot summer. The shelf life when unopened is 15 months. It is available at supermarkets, convenience stores, and online stores nationwide.

*Note 1: Regular plastic bottles that do not have the “freezeable” label cannot be frozen as they may be damaged by expansion of the container, or the taste or ingredients may change.

●Product manufacturer’s official website　: https://www.itoen.jp/products/49385/

Suntory Craft Boss Frozen Latte Frappe (freezer-safe bottle/440ml) … 242 yen (tax included)

Craft Boss Frozen Latte Frappe was released in April 2025. By carefully selecting the ingredients and freezing at a low temperature, the drink retains the refreshing crunchy texture and satisfying sweetness that only a frappe can offer.

This product was developed as a latte/frappe perfect for the coming season. Freezing it in the freezer maximizes its natural flavor. Remove from the freezer, shake once the edges begin to melt, and when you hear a rumbling sound, it’s ready to drink. Shaking transforms it into a crunchy, uniform sorbet, ensuring a smooth texture right to the very end.

The label on the freezable PET bottle features a design that gives it the sizzle of a glass, intuitively conveying the sweet and delicious taste of the frappe. It is available at supermarkets, convenience stores, and online shopping sites nationwide.

●Product manufacturer’s official website　: https://www.suntory.co.jp/softdrink/news/pr/article/SBF1565.html

*Note: The above is merely the author’s opinion. Your experience may vary depending on your personal sense, constitution, health condition, weather conditions, etc.

[Preventing heatstroke on motorcycles] We tried out three interesting “neck cooler” products on our motorcycles.

As summer temperatures rise, neck coolers that cool arteries and veins to prevent heatstroke have become popular in Japan. It has become common to see people using neck coolers on the streets and on trains. Might using a neck cooler while riding a motorcycle make for a more comfortable ride? We conducted an experiment using commercially available neck coolers and ice packs to see if they would be effective while riding a motorcycle. PHOTO: YAMADA Shunsuke REPORT: KITA Hideaki

https://motor-fan.jp/bikes/article/115677

[Summer, Motorcycle, Heatstroke Prevention] As expected from Mizuno, this cooling inner vest with ice packs cools the underarms. It’s comfortable both while riding and when stopped, but…

Japan’s summers, characterized by high humidity and muggy conditions, often see temperatures above 35°C every day, and recently even regions experiencing temperatures exceeding 40°C, are also characterized by high humidity and muggy conditions. For riders, the heat and humidity can be likened to a harsh, ascetic practice, as they ride in the hot, humid conditions while wearing a helmet that turns into a natural sauna and blasting hot air. This article is part of our annual feature, exploring “are there any items that can help riders beat the heat even a little?” For our fourth installment of 2024, we introduce the “Cooling Inner Vest,” which features ice packs placed in the center of the back and on both sides. Perhaps using a cooling inner vest while riding a motorcycle could make the heat a little more comfortable? With relentless sunshine and a clear, sweltering 36°C (according to the Japan Meteorological Agency), we set out to test the product outdoors in midsummer, shivering with profuse sweat. PHOTO: YAMADA Shunsuke TESTER/REPORT: KITA Hideaki Manufacturer’s official website: https://jpn.mizuno.com/ec/disp/attgrp/52JY1005/ Purchase site: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B08FWRD1WF?tag=ysearch-22&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1 *Note: All data in the article is current as of July 2024.

https://motor-fan.jp/bikes/article/115541

[36°C Temperature and Riding a Bike] Wearing arm covers is cooler than wearing short sleeves and bare arms! | Mizuno Ice Touch UV Arm Covers

The scorching summer has finally arrived. Temperatures have been hitting 35°C or higher every day, and recently, temperatures exceeding 40°C are not uncommon in some areas. Japanese summers are also characterized by high humidity and muggy conditions. For riders, the heat and humidity can be likened to a harsh, ascetic practice, as they ride in the hot, humid conditions while wearing helmets that turn riders into natural saunas. This article is an annual feature exploring “are there any items that can help riders beat the heat even a little?” Our first installment of 2024 introduces Ice Touch’s “UV Arm Covers,” which can be worn on both arms. Perhaps using these arm covers while riding a motorcycle could make the experience a little more comfortable? With great expectations, we set out to test the product outdoors in the middle of summer, sweating profusely under the relentless scorching sun of early July, with a clear sky and an outside temperature of 36°C (according to the Japan Meteorological Agency). PHOTO: YAMADA Shunsuke TESTER/REPORT: KITA Hideaki Official manufacturer website: https://jpn.mizuno.com/ec/disp/attgrp/C2JYA102/ Purchase site: https://store.shopping.yahoo.co.jp/akichan-do/mizuno-c2jya102-14-nolot.html *Note: All data in the article is current as of July 2024.

https://motor-fan.jp/bikes/article/115295