ProWine Tokyo 2026 will open next week with nearly 200 exhibitors from 23 countries, as Japan’s largest wine and spirits trade fair continues to position itself as a key gateway to one of Asia’s most premium-driven markets. Read More
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Shipments of Japanese alcoholic beverages denied entry into China surged sharply in January, according to Chinese customs data, as political tensions between the two countries intensify. Read More
Premium demand and a weaker yen drive Japan's higher import value despite a slight drop in shipments. Read More
With Japan set to slash beer taxes in 2026 and erase long-standing price advantages for low-malt alternatives, Suntory is moving early, retooling its bestselling Kinmugi … Read More
The CEO of global beverage giant Suntory Holdings has stepped down after police discovered a supplement containing a controlled substance at his Tokyo home, ending the 66-year old veteran executive’s 11-year tenure at the Japanese drinks giant. Read More
Japan’s wine imports edged higher in value during the first half of 2025, defying a marginal dip in volume thanks largely to robust demand for French wine led by Champagne. Read More
Global markets can carry on without the US, Suntory Holdings Ltd. Chairman and CEO warned in a Bloomberg TV interview, saying President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs are killing investor appetite for U.S. ventures. Read More
In Asia, China and Japan remained among the world’s top 20 wine-consuming countries. However, China posted the steepest decline, with consumption dropping by 19%. Read More
Here are the highlights and not-to-miss events from the upcoming ProWine Tokyo scheduled for April 15-17. Read More
The decline in Japan's wine import value was largely driven by falling imports of sparkling wine, a category that makes up around 40% of Japan’s total value. Read More