You know, I've never had a problem with cream soda either (and I actually don't like carbonated beverages with the exception of beer).

Next time I go back to Japan, I am determined to try a dancing squid: ‪Would You Eat A Dancing Squid?‬‏ - YouTube
And live lobster sashimi: ‪Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern - Live Lobster Sashimi‬‏ - YouTube

BUT...I don't think I could bring myself to try live octopus in Korea: ‪Eating Live Octopus‬‏ - YouTube