The number of breweries launching or updating online retail sites in Japan seems to be growing by the day, and rightfully so. For many, online retail may be the only way they survive these uncertain times.

This is by no means a complete list of Japanese breweries that offer online retail. It’s a curated one featuring those with good websites and dependable service (not to mention good beer). We will update periodically.

Bilingual Sites

Antenna America
Operated by Nagano Trading, it is the largest importer of American craft beer.
https://www.antenna-america.com

Kyoto Brewing Company
Offering 6-packs of their popular Belgian-American style core beers and mixed sets.
https://kyotobrewing.com

Baird Beer
Influential brewery with 6, 12, and 24-packs. Core beers, seasonals, and mixes.
https://shop.bairdbeer.com

Be Easy
From northern Japan, Be Easy’s beers are highly drinkable and quite popular.
https://www.beeasybrewing.com

Japanese Sites

Minoh Beer
Popular Osaka brewery with a funky style and good core beers.
http://www2.enekoshop.jp/shop/minoh-beer/

Y.Market Brewing
Nagoya brewery with bold, modern styles and good quality.
https://ymarket.craftbeer.nagoya/

Shiga Kogen
One of Japan’s best breweries, especially its IPAs.
http://www.tamamura-honten.co.jp/

Yoho Brewing
Japan’s largest craft brewery with easy-to-drink, satisfying beers.
https://yonasato.com/

This article was published in Japan Beer Times # () and is among the limited content available online. Order your copy through our online shop or download the digital version from the iTunes store to access the full contents of this issue.