Welcome to Taiheiyogan -Craft beer in Japan-
Our mission is to bring you all of the information you need to make an informed choice on craft beer establishments and breweries. Continue reading
Tokyo Craft Beer Map
This craft beer establishment map has all of the establishments you could want in the Greater Tokyo Region. Continue reading
Craft Beer Events (Tokyo)
Find out about all of the craft beer events happening in the Greater Tokyo region. Continue reading
Articles & Interviews
Pairing: Route 66 Food Pairing at Antenna America
Antenna America screams Americana in their Kannai and Yokohama locations, and their menu is like traveling your … Continue reading
Pairing: Beers with Sakura Taps’ Menu (Sakuragicho, Yokohama)
Sakura Taps has a range of European style dishes to dance with their range of 8 beers … Continue reading
Interview: Koudai, the Black Belt Brewer of Bear Meets Beer
Far from the glittering lights of Tokyo is Chichibu in Saitama Prefecture. This area has a rich history … Continue reading
Pairing: Ribs and Craft Beer (Makuhari Brewery – Makuhari, Chiba)
In the rib world, the meat generally used is pork or beef, but you can have lamb … Continue reading
Interview: Iain Hill of Strange Fellows Brewing
Strange Fellows Brewing got its start in 2014, but before that head brewer Iain Hill was working … Continue reading
New Shop: Ise Kadoya (Yaesu Branch)
Ise Kadoya has upped their game in Tokyo by creating their first taproom outside of Mie, and … Continue reading
Interview: Dan “Fuggles” Colyer & Sabrina Witter
Fuggles & Warlock has been around since 2015, but they actually got started 2 years earlier with … Continue reading
Enemies to Beer
By – Julian Silveria There are four main mortal enemies to beer: light, time, temperature, and personal … Continue reading
Pairing: Japanese Food with Craft Beers (Roto Brewery – Kamiooka, Kanagawa)
Roto Brewery is the newest to the long list of breweries popping up throughout Japan. However, the … Continue reading
Interview: Graham With & Hiroshi Tsukada – Parallel 49 Bromance
In the centre of Yeast Van is Parallel 49, one of the biggest craft breweries of Vancouver. … Continue reading
Craft Beer Prices in Japan
By – Julian Silveria Craft beer has always had an uphill battle, mainly because of the price, … Continue reading
Guide: Pairing Beers with Grano’s Menu (Fujisawa, Kanagawa)
Grano specializes in Italian cuisine that goes with their 14 taps of imported craft beer. The extra bonus … Continue reading
Profile: Tokyo Aleworks – Communal Brewing
Before we get into the nitty gritty of Tokyo Aleworks, we need to first explain Itabashi Cask … Continue reading
Pairing: Making a Better Social Life with Party Appetizers and Beer (Part 1)
Hello and welcome back for more food pairings to help you throw that primo dinner party! What’s … Continue reading
Tom VS Kochas: Find my beer!
At the Japan Brewers Cup 2018, we challenged Tomas Rehak of Ebina Beer and Jiri (Kochas) Kotynek … Continue reading
Shops
Beer Ma (Kanda)
Beer Ma Kanda is a lively craft beer oasis in the heart of Kanda. Continue reading
Swan Lake Pub Edo Shuzo (Roppongi)
Swan Lake Pub Edo Shuzo in Roppongi is a cozy pub run by Swan Lake Beer. Continue reading
Mikkeller Tokyo
Mikkeller is a Danish brewery with shops around the world. Continue reading
CRAFTSMAN YOKOHAMA
Craftsman Yokohama is a relaxed restaurant with Mexican-Italian fusion dishes. Continue reading
TITANS CRAFT BEER TAPROOM & BOTTLE SHOP
Titans Craft Beer Taproom is a joint taproom for AQ Bevolution and Beer Cats. Continue reading
Antenna America (Kannai)
Antenna America is a real American showcase. Continue reading
PRIMORDIAL
Primordial is a cozy little restaurant in Minami Urawa that focuses on rare beers. Continue reading
HINOMOTO BEER PARLOR
Hinomoto Beer Parlor is a relaxed and friendly pub with light Japanese appetizers on the menu. Continue reading
Antenna America (Yokohama)
Antenna America (Yokohama) is a place to go and experience America in Japan. Continue reading
Hitachino Brewing Lab. (Kanda Manseibashi – Akihabara)
Hitachino Brewing Lab in Akihabara is the first taproom in Tokyo for Hitachino Nest. Continue reading
WELDERS DINER
Welders Diner is a cozy and relaxed pub where you can get sandwiches. Continue reading
Ale House
Ale House is a friendly British style pub and live house on the west side of Ikebukuro Station. Continue reading
MAKUHARI BREWERY
Makuhari Brewery is a cozy and friendly neighbourhood pub located in the Makuhari Neighborhood complex. Continue reading
Sakura Taps – Craft Beer & Coffee
Sakura Taps is a friendly craft beer bar that has a wide selection of beer, food, and music. Continue reading
Sakaduki Brewing
Sakaduki Brewing is a friendly local brewery in Kita Senju that is community focused. Continue reading
Events
American Craft Beer Experience 2018
It’s that time of year where the American brewers are putting down their brewing paddles and heading … Continue reading
Brew at the Zoo (2018)
Brew at the Zoo is an event where the name hides nothing; drinking craft beer at the … Continue reading
grano Oktoberfest Beer & Sake Festival
Have any plans this weekend after the typhoon? Well Kenny from Grano is throwing an Oktoberfest festival with … Continue reading
Mikkeller Beer Celebration Tokyo (2018)
The MBCT is the event of all events for the craft beer scene in Japan this year. Continue reading
Keiyaki Hiroba (Autumn) Beer Festival 2018
The Keyaki Beer Festival is one of the largest craft beer festivals in the Kanto region. It … Continue reading
Musacity Beer & Cider Festival (Vol. 1)
A new event, the Musacity Beer & Cider Festival, will be offering beer and cider in one! Continue reading
Beach Clean-up Event: One Year On
The 7th of July marked Taihei’s first year and it been a lot of enjoyable work. In … Continue reading
Event: Shizutetsu Beer Train (Shizuoka)
In Japan there is this taboo of drinking on the commuter train, unless you are seated in … Continue reading
Event Report: Keyaki Beer Festival (2018 Spring)
Name Keyaki Beer Festival (2018 Spring) Japanese けやきひろば春のビール祭り Keyaki Beer Festival Location Saitama Shintoshin Station Address Keyaki … Continue reading
Event Report: 2018 Oedo Beer Festival (Spring)
Currently awaiting public information about the Oedo Beer Festival. Typically this is a free event where you pay each vendor individually. Continue reading
Event Report: BB Fest (Beer & BBQ)
Name BB Fest (Beer & BBQ) 2018 Japanese BBフェス (クラフトビール&ワールドBBQフェスティバル) 2018 Location Tokyo Teleport Station & Aomi … Continue reading
Event Report: Craft Beer Shinshu Kaikin Matsuri 2018
Name Craft Beer Shinshu Kaikin Matsuri 2018 Japanese クラフトビール新酒解禁祭り2018 Location Takadanobaba Station Address Bellesalle Takadanobaba Time 04/28 … Continue reading
Event: Yokohama Fruhlings Fest 2018
Name Yokohama Fruhlings Fest 2018 Japanese ヨコハマフリューリングスフェスト Location Nippon Odori Station; Bashamichi Station; Sakuragicho Station; Kannai Station … Continue reading
Event Report: Japan Brewers Cup 2018
Japan Brewers Cup 2018 Continue reading
Event Report: 2017 American Craft Beer Experience
2017 American Craft Beer Experience Continue reading
