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Establishment

The Brewers Association of Japan (BAJ) was founded in 1953 and has been granted the status of a Specially Approved Non-Profit Organization in accordance with, and under the terms of, the Liquor Industry Association Act.

Objectives

  • To ensure compliance with, and appropriate application of, the Fair Competition Code.
  • To seek reductions in taxes imposed on beer in an overall effort to achieve and secure the sound development of the beer industry.
  • To carry out promotion activities on issues such as discouraging underage drinking, moderate consumption of alcohol, and disposal / recycling of containers.
  • To engage in technical activities such as funding and coordinating research into brewing materials, beer quality, food hygiene and environmental concerns.
  • To facilitate contact with overseas beer and brewing-related associations.
  • To act as a contact point and advice center for all inquiries from consumers on beer.

Member of BAJ

SUNTORY

SUNTORY LIQUORS LIMITED
3-3, Daiba 2-chome,
Minato-ku, Tokyo 135-8631
TEL +81-3-5579-1514

Asahi

ASAHI BREWERIES, LTD.
23-1, Azumabashi 1-chome,
Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-8602
TEL+81-3-5608-5111

KIRIN

KIRIN BREWERY COMPANY, LIMITED
10-1, Shinkawa 2-chome,
Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-8288
TEL+ 81-3-5540-3411

SAPPORO

SAPPORO BREWERIES LTD.
20-1, Ebisu 4-chome,
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8686
TEL +81-3-5423-7210

Orion ORION BREWERIES, LTD.
1985-1, Gusukuma,
Urasoe-City, Okinawa 902-2133
TEL +81-98-877-1133