Lemon-flavored alcoholic drinks have quickly filled the market void in Japan created by younger consumers’ diminished thirst for beer. Beverage makers are racing to pitch lemon-based ready-to ...

A popular Japanese actor hired to be the wholesome face of a low-alcohol beer has been fired after getting drunk and breaking into his neighbor's home, officials said. Drinks giant Asahi Breweries ...

Japan loves seasonal flavors ... Last month Spring Valley, a sub-brand of Kirin that focuses on more inventive recipes, released a new beer, called Spring Valley Hanayagu Fuyu Kaori, or “Brilliant ...