In bygone days in Japan, strong drinkers were considered ... of the relationships formed with colleagues and business partners during drinking sessions. But a joint survey conducted by researchers ...

(For details, refer to Notes on Use.) *Corresponds to the Japan Standard Industrial Classification (JSIC Rev13), 7622-"Ryotei" (Special Japanese restaurants), 765- Drinking houses and beer halls and ...

In the late 1300s, tea was introduced to Japan from mainland China, transported in delicate jars. Over the years, as drinking tea became a prized activity in Japan, so too did the jars in which it ...

Even as domestic consumption of Japan’s national drink continues its long decline, the volume exported in 2024 was up 90 per cent over 10 years ago. Aided by the addition of the traditional ...