Fuji-Cola facts for kids
| Type | Soft drink |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 2006 |
| Flavour | Cola |
Fuji-Cola is a special kind of soft drink. It was created in Peru to help promote a person named Alberto Fujimori. He was a former President of Peru.
His supporters made this drink to get attention and raise money for his political campaign in 2006. A political campaign is when someone tries to get people to vote for them in an election. Kenji Fujimori, who is Alberto's son, has tried to officially register the name "Fuji-Cola" as a trademark. This means he wants to own the name so others cannot use it.
What is Fuji-Cola?
Fuji-Cola is a type of cola soft drink. Just like other sodas, it is a sweet, fizzy drink. What makes Fuji-Cola unique is its connection to politics. It was not just made to be a tasty drink. It was also a way to support a political leader.
A Drink for a Campaign
In 2006, Alberto Fujimori was hoping to be elected President of Peru again. His supporters came up with the idea of Fuji-Cola. They used the drink to help his campaign. Selling the drink could also help raise money. This money could then be used for things like advertisements or events for the campaign. It was a creative way to mix a popular product with political support.
The Family Connection
Alberto Fujimori's son, Kenji Fujimori, has also been involved with the Fuji-Cola name. He applied for a trademark for "Fuji-Cola." A trademark is a legal protection for a name or logo. It stops other people from using that name for their own products. This shows that the family wanted to keep the name linked to them.
External Links
- Read more about Fuji-Cola
See also
In Spanish: Fuji-Cola para niños
