Calpis, a popular Japanese lactic acid–based soft drink brand. Usually mixed with water or milk; marketed overseas as Calpico.
暑い日は冷えたカルピスが飲みたくなる。
On hot days I want to drink chilled Calpis.
カルピスを水で割るか牛乳で割るか、好みが分かれる。
People differ on whether they prefer Calpis mixed with water or with milk.
自販機でカルピスの缶を買った。
I bought a can of Calpis from the vending machine.