Icees are arriving in Japan!

Icees, the original frozen dessert drink, are coming to Japan with strawberry and peach flavors, but no cherry.

So Japan is finally getting Icees next month! That’s right, the beloved American frozen drink that's been around since the '60s is landing on their shores, thanks to a company called Ozax. Icees are often confused with Slurpees, but let me set the record straight: Icee is the original! Slurpees were just Icees sold under a different name before 7-Eleven Japan decided to skip them altogether.

Now, here’s the kicker—Japan isn’t getting the classic cherry flavor. Nope, they're switching it up with strawberry and yellow peach instead. You can grab these icy delights at Toho Cinemas starting December 6, so get ready to sip on something sweet while enjoying a flick. And don’t forget, a cute mascot is sure to follow because, well, it’s Japan!

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