ヤクルト自転車京都Parked in front of the main police station in central Kyoto is a Yakult delivery bicycle.
Uniformed Yakult delivery women ply Japanese cities on bikes making their rounds.
They are deliverying the small bottles of Yakult drink.
The drink has a milky sweet flavor, and according to the company's homepage it contains:
"...6.5 billion friendly bacteria to be precise. Called Lactobacillus casei Shirota, they’re named after Dr Shirota who cultivated this unique probiotic strain. These bacteria are scientifically proven to reach the intestines alive where they top up and support the beneficial bacteria already there. The other few ingredients that make up the fermented milk drink help this bacteria stay alive. You see, with Yakult, it’s all about the bacteria."
The drink allegedly is good for digestion.
The bike is an electric powered model, and loaded to the gills with carry-cases and panniers.
Though we are not major consumers of the drink, we are fans of the delivery ladies and their bikes: the Yakult Ladies are always kind and quick with a smile.
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