Ueno

Ueno’s charm lies in its astir, food stall-lined shopping streets and smoky, yakitoriya filled network of lanes that criss-cross under the train tracks. Add to Ueno’s character the fact that these smoky streets are home to an impressive selection of craft beer spots, and you have an area that promises visitors plenty of good times...

By Sam Evans·July 1, 2019

Shimokitazawa

A trip to uncover the emergent craft beer scene Shimokitazawa, the effervescent Tokyo neighborhood known as one of the hippest places in the capital.

By Sam Evans·February 2, 2019

Shuzenji

Camping at Baird Brewer’s Shuzenji Brewery presents the chance to enjoy many attractive features including a taproom, atmospheric outdoor relaxation space and brewery tours, all in the most idyllic countryside setting.

By Sam Evans·June 3, 2018

Shibuya

I embarked on my latest beer adventure in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, eager as ever to explore the nooks and crannies and report on some of this area’s craft beer hot spots; of which, may I add, there are enough to keep one bevvied for a lifetime.

By Sam Evans·January 14, 2018

Keyaki Beer Festival

If there were a single testiment to the prominence of Japan’s craft beer scene, it would certainly be the Keyaki Beer Festival, a bohemouth of a beer festival...

By Sam Evans·September 3, 2017

Brewing on Premises at Hitachino Nest

Aside from brewing top-quality beer to markets around the globe, Hitachino Nest also offers the rather unique experience of producing beer at their brewery...

By Sam Evans·June 16, 2017

Kanda

Kanda has emerged in recent times as something of a craft beer oasis, home to a concentrated selection of renowned establishments that are making waves ...

By Sam Evans·March 6, 2017

Osaka

Craft beer has enjoyed a surge in popularity in Japan in recent years with the tipple now more available nationwide than ever before...

By Sam Evans·January 20, 2017