Business / Corporate Aug 1, 2022
Kirin turns to health care as beer business draws scrutiny
by Kanoko Matsuyama and Grace Huang
Kirin aims to generate ¥500 billion ($3.8 billion) in health care sales over the next decade.
Business Jun 30, 2022
Beer made from recycled sewage quenches thirst in Singapore
by Sing Yee Ong
"If you don’t tell people it’s made from waste water, they probably won’t know,” said one drinker.
Business / Corporate Jun 24, 2022
Sapporo U.S.A. to acquire Stone Brewing as it moves to speed up global expansion
by Daniel Traylor
Sapporo plans to brew its products at Stone facilities for U.S. distribution, while Stone will continue to brew its own lineup.
Business / Economy Jun 19, 2022
Shoppers are facing shortages of beer to popcorn this summer
by Sing Yee Ong
A wide array of factors — from adverse weather and the pandemic to geopolitical tensions and rebounding demand — are stretching supply chains to the limit.
Business May 30, 2022
Japan faces 'summer of price hikes' as costs of 3,600 food and drink items set to rise
by Magdalena Osumi
Prices for 8,385 items have risen or are set to rise this year, with the increase coming in at 12% on average, a research firm has found.
Business / Corporate Apr 27, 2022
Super Dry brewer Asahi joins Japan businesses raising prices
by Ryotaro Nakamaru
The price hike, which includes kegs, Yoichi whiskys and other beverages, will take effect for shipments from Oct. 1.
Food & Drink Mar 9, 2022
A Kobe farmers market opens Tha Door for craft beer-loving couple
by Joan Bailey
Momentum was building around In Tha Door Brewing's collaborations but it wasn’t until 2018 when the Nakatos decided something more formal was needed.
Business / Corporate Dec 22, 2021
Kirin may seek Japan aid in beer business dispute with Myanmar military entity
Kirin President and CEO Yoshinori Isozaki hopes that the dispute can be resolved by the end of June, adding that the "world is watching" how Kirin will handle the issue.
Food & Drink | KANPAI CULTURE Nov 13, 2021
Think pizza and beer can’t be high-end? The Pizza Bar on 38th says think again.
by Melinda Joe
From November, the acclaimed pizzeria is offering special set menus pairing seasonal pizzas with locally produced wines and beer.
Food & Drink Oct 3, 2021
Transforming Tono from hop heartland to boutique beer destination
by Jessica Kozuka
A community group called Brewing Tono is helping local hop farmers and innovative brewpubs put this Iwate Prefecture town on the craft beer map.
Business Jun 11, 2021
Prices on everything from electric cars to beer cans may go up as aluminum costs surge in Japan
by Masumi Suga
Producers of the lightweight metal are increasingly calling the shots in pricing talks with Japanese buyers, as demand climbs amid a tightening global market.
Business Apr 30, 2021
Hit by restaurant closures, Japan's beer-makers double down on canned beer
by Alex K.T. Martin
With the state of emergency dealing a further blow to on-site sales, tapping into the growing market of home drinkers and health-conscious consumers has become essential.