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Craft Beer
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Japan has a long history of brewing world-class sake and shochu and craft beer has come on to the scene in Japan in a big way. Local craft beer breweries are popping up in rural areas where access to clean water and fresh ingredients create fertile grounds for making some great beer. American brewers and Japanese brewers have collaborated on some interesting brews and the influences are seen in both places as Japanese beers are now at many of the major international beer festivals and American craft brewers living in Japan and visiting have had a significant influence on the craft beer scene in Japan.
Craft Beer
TY Harbor Brewery Restaurant
TY Harbor Brewery is a surprising oasis in the midst of Tokyo’s waterfront warehouse district. Not surprisingly, it is a spin-off ...
Craft Beer
Tama no Megumi Beer
The northeastern reaches of Tokyo are blessed with some remarkably fine hiking areas, with trailheads less than two hours from the...
Craft Beer
Shonan Beer
The name Shonan is synonymous with water sports on its famous long beaches, from surfing to swimming to windsurfing to yachting. A...
Craft Beer
Gotemba Kogen Beer
There is a good chance you’ve already had Gotemba Kogen Beer, but you may not have known it at the time. One of Japan’s large...
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Outdoor Beer Gardens
During the warmer months, there are many places in Japan where you can enjoy a cold beer in the beer garden tradition. While such ...
Craft Beer
Niseko Beer
Niseko Beer at Higashiyama EggshellNiseko Town, Hokkaido After glancing through our last issue, I find it’s obvious Niseko...
Craft Beer
Tama Beer
Tama Beer at Restaurant Beer Club Tama Hills Area
Hachioji, Tokyo The area surrounding this small brewery restaurant affords qui...
Craft Beer
Hitachino Nest Beer
Hitachino Nest beer from Ibaraki Prefecture distinguishes itself from other Japanese microbrews in that it is arguably the mo...