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BEER

BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 11, 2019
Japan's four major brewers log sharp sales growth in September, buoyed by Rugby World Cup
All four major Japanese brewers enjoyed double-digit sales growth for beer and beer-like products in September compared to the same month a year before, thanks to the ongoing Rugby World Cup in Japan, according to the companies' data.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Oct 9, 2019
Ebisu Food Grand Prix: Searching for the taste of Ebisu
At this year's Yebisu Beer x Ebisu Food Grand Prix, which goes until Oct. 31, 51 bars are offering a special food item paired with a glass of Yebisu beer. Many locals make the event an annual pilgrimage, aiming to visit all participating locations to vote for their favorite pairings.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books / RECENTLY PUBLISHED BOOKS ABOUT JAPAN
Oct 6, 2019
'The Complete Guide to Japanese Drinks': A compendium of Japan's alcohol traditions
Stephen Lyman and Chris Bunting's 'The Complete Guide to Japanese Drinks' is a beautiful, carefully put together coffee-table book full of insights, anecdotes and thirst-inducing pictures of Japan's various alcohols.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 21, 2019
Japan works to keep up with beer demand as Rugby World Cup kicks off
Brewers and eateries across Japan are gearing up to meet the boosted demand for beer during the 2019 Rugby World Cup, which is expected to draw 500,000 visitors from overseas.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 4, 2019
South Korean imports of Japanese beers and autos nose-dive amid diplomatic dispute
South Korean imports of beer from Japan plunged 97 percent in August from a year earlier, a local newspaper reported, amid a popular backlash against Japanese products that has spread as relations between the two countries sour.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Cultivating Craft
Aug 31, 2019
An ongoing evolution: 25 years of craft beer in Japan
In its first 25 years, Japanese craft beer has faced its share of challenges. Cultivating Craft wraps up with a look at how far the craft beer boom has come, but also what industry experts say needs to improve.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Cultivating Craft
Aug 3, 2019
Coedo Brewery's beer is rooted in agriculture
A desire to use perfectly edible produce deemed 'unsuitable' for sale led Coedo Brewery to innovate with local ingredients in beer, and now its brews are on shelves nationwide.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 19, 2019
AB InBev keeps Asia IPO hopes alive as Asahi buys Australian unit
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV said in a statement Friday it had agreed to sell its Australian operations to Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. for an enterprise value of 16 billion Australian dollars (¥1.2 trillion), and that it is still considering reviving an initial public offering for its Asian subsidiary.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Apr 6, 2019
Schmatz Nakameguro: From food truck to prime premises
Timing and location are everything. For the Tokyo-based German beer pub Schmatz, both were in perfect alignment when its latest branch opened in Nakameguro, overlooking the sakura (cherry blossom) trees lining the river just as they were about to blossom.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Cultivating Craft
Apr 6, 2019
Perseverance pays off for SanktGallen Brewery
With its innovative craft beers and approach to marketing, SanktGallen Brewery has established itself in Japan's craft beer world not just once, but twice.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / TELLING LIVES
Feb 10, 2019
The man who set the bar for British pubs in Yokohama
British pubs are everywhere in Japan these days. They, along with their Irish counterparts, are common drinking venues for both expats and Japanese eager for a cozy, dimly lit atmosphere, hearty pub fare such as shepherd's pie, fish and chips, and a tempting variety of draft beers.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Feb 10, 2019
The 'Ten Commandments' of running a genuine Irish pub
British bars are ubiquitous in Kansai, but a genuine Irish establishment should follow these "Ten Commandments":
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 26, 2019
Japan's Asahi to buy London Pride brewery for $330 million
Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. agreed to buy Fuller, Smith & Turner PLC's brewing business for $330 million, showing that despite business angst about Brexit, there's still international demand for the most British of products — ale and cider.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jan 19, 2019
Tolerant attitudes make Japan a drinker's paradise
If any doubts existed that Japanese people are exceptionally tolerant toward the imbibing of alcohol, those were erased in 2014, when the Pew Center, as part of its Global Attitudes Project, surveyed people's views on drinking in 40 countries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 10, 2018
Kirin to shift from beer to health products, Sankei newspaper reports
Kirin Holdings Co., Japan's second-largest beer brewer, will shift its core business strategy from beverages to "health and illness-preventing" solutions, the Sankei newspaper reported, citing an interview with Chief Executive Officer Yoshinori Isozaki.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 23, 2018
Top China milk brand and Canadian rival interested in buying Kirin's Australian dairy arm
Kirin Holdings Co.'s sale of its Australian dairy unit has attracted interest from China's top milk producer as well as Canadian rival Saputo Inc., according to sources.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Cultivating Craft
Oct 6, 2018
Japan's craft beer scene: 25 years in the making
The secret is long since out: Japan's craft beer scene is a vibrant place, filled with innovative brewers creating new and interesting beers alongside masterful examples of traditional styles.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Jul 14, 2018
Edamame: Eat them fresh and green, with a beer or two
Edamame, or immature green soybeans, are the quintessential snack to have with an ice-cold beer, especially in summer.
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Jul 14, 2018
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 11, 2018
Kirin Holdings wants its aging customers to eat more healthily
Seeking growth beyond a shrinking beer market, Kirin Holdings Co. is turning its attention to making people healthier.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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