Japanese alcohol exports passed a milestone in 2021 by surpassing the ¥100 billion mark for the time fueled by strong demand for its sake and whisky. Find out which countries are buying the most from Japan. Read More
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Japan's youth are choosing sobriety over drinks, and it's a costly problem for the country's National Tax Agency. The Japanese government has therefore launched a nationwide campaign encouraging more drinking. Read More
As the effects of the pandemic continue to be felt by economies across the globe, Hong Kong looks to strengthen economic relations with Japan, a key trading partner in Asia. Read More
Enoteca Hong Kong, a leading wine retailer in the city, has added a Japanese sake brand Domaine Kurodasho to its portfolio for the first time, as it diversifies its offerings. Read More
“Yamanashi” Geographic Indication (GI), which was granted for Yamanashi wines in 2013, is now recognized as a GI for Yamanashi sakes as well. This is the first case in the country to register wine and sake under the same GI. Read More
While Covid-19 is confining people at home, virtual tour taking visitors to experience sake and shochu production is booming in Japan, writes Mari Yasuda. Read More
The WSET, the largest global provider of wines and spirits qualifications, has suspended its operation in China indefinitely, after it was reported that the education provider allegedly failed to comply with the country's education laws and non-governmental organization (NGO) management law. Read More
Sotheby's is offering a collection of Japanese Sake from prominent brewery Dassai for the first time, the auction house has announced. Read More
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. Read More
WSET's global student number took a hit because of Covid-19, and China is no longer its biggest market. Read More