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
Asahi
Japan's No. 1 beer has gone through its first taste refinement since its launch over 30 years ago. It's now available in Asia. Read More
Ahead of Lunar New Year, Japan’s number one beer brand Asahi Super Dry has unveiled a limited edition design on cans and outer-packaging exclusively for Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia. Read More
Shinji Hori, President of Asia’s leading fine wine merchant Enoteca, reveals the growth drivers behind the Japanese wine company’s expansion in the past two years and how the wine conglomerate is tackling the ever-tightening squeeze on wine prices. Read More
Tokyo-headquartered Enoteca has reopened its 75 m² wine store in China's eastern Suzhou after months of renovation, as it plans expansion to tap into wine consumption power of the affluent city of 13 million people. Read More
Japan's drinks giants Asahi and Suntory have announced price hikes of up to 28% for its main beverages from beer to whisky. Read More
Japan's second largest wine group has just appointed Shinji Hori as its new president. Read More