This Japanese Drinking Water Is Claimed To Overcome Fat In The Stomach

Illustration of drinking water in Japan is effective in reducing belly fat. (X/tat_udon)

JAKARTA - Japan has again released product innovations that stole attention. Most recently, a Japanese beverage company, Suntory, released a drinking water product called Special Water or Tokusui.

The drinking water is claimed to help reduce belly fat, especially visceral fat. The product is included in functional food products, a special category in Japan for producers, including official health benefits in food and drinks sold.

Quoted from Oddity Central, on Monday, November 3, 2025, tokusui targets consumers with a less active lifestyle. Such as office workers who are prone to fat buildup, due to eating patterns and irregular activities.

In the drink, HMPA (3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl) propionic acid is added). This is a compound that comes from fermented rice dedak.

Tokusui is categorized as a light drink, not a natural mineral water, with an HMPA content of 23 mg per bottle. Based on official clinical trials, the consumption of these compounds can regularly help improve the distribution of stomach fat in individuals with a high body mass index.

In terms of appearance and taste, Tokusui is very similar to ordinary mineral water, which is clear in color, almost without taste, without calories, sugar-free, and caffeine-free. However, some testers of the product say there is a slight difference in flavor in the form of a faint aroma resembling rice water, but not very disturbing.

The beverage products are sold in 600 milliliters of packaging, at a price of 150 yen or around Rp. 16,200 before tax, so they can be reached by various groups. This drink is predicted to attract Japanese consumers, especially those who are looking for a simple way to maintain health without changing their daily drinking habits.