Japan knows how to perfect things. From streamlining and revolutionizing the assembly lines for cars, to crafting award-winning whisky that often out-rank distilleries that came up with the process, ...

The Japan beer industry is experiencing a renewed phase of value-led growth, with demand valued at USD 41.6 billion in 2025 ...

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – The ubiquitous Japanese vending machine is keeping its place on U.S. military bases, despite a nationwide round-up of obsolete machines. Many of the 4.1 million vending ...

When people think of alcohol in Japan, the first thing to come to mind is typically sake. While it is true that sake and sushi pair amazingly well together, there's another alcohol from Japan that ...

Visit any local craft brewery nowadays and you’ll notice something, the golden lager feels like it’s everywhere. Craft IPAs are still king but more breweries are spending time making classic golden ...

Asahi has achieved what many international beer brands could only dream of—taking on much-loved local brands and winning. A decade ago, when legendary Japanese brand Asahi was trying to work out how ...

Japan’s craft beer scene is evolving faster than ever. New breweries, brewpubs, taprooms and festivals are popping up across the country, pouring inventive beers blending international styles with ...