Firestone Walker Brewing Company and Duvel Moortgat USA are acquiring the brewer in a move that will mean the eventual end of widespread production in San Diego County. ( read original story ...)
Two ex-convicts arrested over Yokohama home invasion robbery
Police are also investigating their possible involvement in nearly 10 over similar incidents, including some involving sexual assault. ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes using decontaminated Fukushima soil at 2027 green expo in Yokohama
The decontaminated soil has been dubbed “reconstruction and revitalisation soil”. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Circus troupe duo accused of burying 11 tons of trees at historic ruins in Osaka Pref.
Osaka Prefectural Police on April 21 sent prosecutors papers accusing a man and a woman in their 40s of damaging archaeological remains by bu ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo shares fall 6% on sale of US beer unit
Investing.com-- Sapporo Holdings (TYO:2501) shares fell sharply on Wednesday after the Japanese beer giant announced the sale of a major U.S.-based craft brewing brand, Stone Brew ... ( read original story ...)
Dior to open Osaka flagship with Sou Fujimoto couture-inspired facade
Peter Marino has designed the interior of the store, which will include a Monsieur Dior restaurant. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo theme park worker dies after being trapped inside ride mechanism during routine maintenance
An employee conducting routine maintenance at Tokyo Dome City Attractions reportedly died after becoming trapped in the "Flying Balloon" ride mechanism. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trade outlook clouded by Middle East conflict
Japan’s exports and imports continued to rise in March but the trade outlook for the months ahead remains clouded by war in the Middle East. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo sells Stone Brewing as beer production shifts out of San Diego
San Diego's largest craft brewer, Stone Brewing, and its local taprooms are being sold again. Why it matters: The sale of the iconic brand means most production of the locally beloved beers will move ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo is selling Stone Brewing but keeping its Richmond taproom
Stone Brewing's owner is selling the San Diego-based brand, ending the production of Stone beers in Richmond and temporarily closing its local taproom. Why it matters: Richmond gave Stone a ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo to sell Stone Brewing but not Richmond facility
Sapporo USA is selling the Stone Brewing brand and California locations but will consolidate its U.S. production in Richmond. ( read original story ...)
Stone Brewing’s San Diego Shakeup: Local Craft Giant Sold, Taps Hang In The Balance
Stone Brewing sold again — brewing and distribution are being reshuffled and local taprooms and jobs are in transition. ( read original story ...)
SusHi Tech Tokyo isn’t a conference — it’s a deal room with 60,000 people
When 60,000 attendees descend on Tokyo Big Sight April 27–29, the headline numbers are hard to ignore: 750 startup exhibitors, 151 sessions, city leaders from 49 countries. But the stat that tells you ... ( read original story ...)
Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake strikes north
A strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck off Japan's coast, prompting a tsunami warning for parts of Hokkaido and Iwate prefecture. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan, shaking Tokyo and triggering tsunami alert
A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake shook Tokyo after striking off the coast of Japan and triggering a tsunami warning for coastal areas. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo to sell Stone Brewing assets
Sapporo Holdings has agreed to offload Stone Brewing assets to Firestone Walker and another US subsidiary of the Belgian brewer Duvel Moortgat. In a release today (21 April), Sapporo said the deal ... ( read original story ...)