Japan’s drinks giant Mercian eyes millennials, sparkling and organic wines for future growth
Japan’s Mercian Corporation is looking to millennials, “casual sparkling” and organic wines as growth engines for the company’s future.
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Japan’s Mercian Corporation is looking to millennials, “casual sparkling” and organic wines as growth engines for the company’s future.
OIV has approved and recognized a new grape varietal called Yamasachi, the third indigenous Japanese grape to be recognized by the association.
Mari Yasuda explains here the history of Japan’s love affair with Beaujolais Nouveau, a light and fruity red wine that so intently captivated the Asian country.
Japan’s first zero-sugar and zero-carb beer proves to be a huge success upon release, affirming the country’s growing health trend for low-carb beverages.
The Japanese government has announced they will revise liquor taxes in October. Mari Yasuda reports from Japan on the impacts, and reactions from importers and merchants.
Taku Iguro, sommelier of three Michelin-starred restaurant L’OSIER in Ginza Tokyo, saw off tough competition and was named the Best Sommelier of Japan in 2020.
On July 15, Otokoyama Honten, a more than 100-year-old sake brewery in Kesennuma of the coastal Miyagi Prefecture in Japan, finally re-opened its shop after being severely damaged by a devastating tsunami in 2011.
Heavy rains in Japan this month wreaked havoc on the country’s renowned Kuma Shochu distilleries, writes Mari Yasuda.
The popularity of sake is growing globally as the West develops a taste for the rice wine. The rise also led to an explosion of information on sake in English. Here, Mari Yasuda highlights three top sources to follow.
How did Japanese restaurants and bars manage to keep their business afloat during and after lockdown? Smart take-away policy using smaller bottling formats and promoting rare gems are some of the strategies that saved many businesses, writes Mari Yasuda.