Asahi

Asahi's history dates back to 1889 under the name Osaka Breweries, with Asahi Breweries becoming a separate company in 1949. Today, it is the largest brewer in Japan with a head office in Tokyo, 19 regional branches and nine breweries across the country. Asahi Group employs about 21,000 people around the globe, and focuses on alcohol beverages, soft drinks, food and healthcare. Key products and brands include Asahi Super Dry, one of Japan's best-known and most popular beer brands, as well as ready-to-drink beverages, whisky, wine and spirits, including shochu and sake. In addition, the group produces canned coffee, tea-based beverages and carbonated soft drinks. It also produces a wide range of food products, pharmaceuticals and supplements.