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About YOHO Brewing

Our Philosophy

A group photo of YOHO Brewing staff with Mt. Asama in the background A group photo of YOHO Brewing staff with Mt. Asama in the background

Our Mission

Flavor in Beer!
Happiness in Life!
Our mission is to bring diversity to Japan’s beer market—once dominated by uniform flavors—by introducing a wide range of beer styles and fostering a new culture of beer appreciation. Through this, we bring moments of happiness to beer lovers.

It is said that there are more than 150 different beer styles around the world. However, when we first began, nearly all beer available in Japan followed the same Pilsner style. Since our founding, our mission has remained unchanged: to cultivate a beer culture in Japan that celebrates diversity, character, and individuality—moving beyond uniformity—and to bring happiness to beer lovers.

A product photo showing five types of cans lined up from left to right: 'DONDABADA', 'Wednesday Cat', 'YONA YONA ALE', 'Aooni IPA', and 'SINLESS SATAN' A product photo showing five types of cans lined up from left to right: 'DONDABADA', 'Wednesday Cat', 'YONA YONA ALE', 'Aooni IPA', and 'SINLESS SATAN'

Our Vision

A Revolutionary Leader
in Craft Beer
Establish the craft beer category in Japan and become the overwhelming No. 1. Expand the craft beer market through revolutionary activities and lay the foundation for a new beer culture.

We envision a world where craft beer—rich in individuality and diverse in flavor—is easily accessible anywhere in Japan, and enjoyed by all. To bring this vision to life, YOHO Brewing will lead the market as a driving force in the craft beer industry, actively working to establish and expand a vibrant craft beer culture.

A collage of four photos showing 'YUKKURI BEER GLASS (Slow Beer Glass)', 'Cho-Utage', 'Campfire', and 'KIKOERU (Electronic megaphone for disaster prevention)' A collage of four photos showing 'YUKKURI BEER GLASS (Slow Beer Glass)', 'Cho-Utage', 'Campfire', and 'KIKOERU (Electronic megaphone for disaster prevention)'

Our Business

Beer-Centered
Entertainment Business
We go beyond simply delivering products. Through beer, we strive to create and share “small moments of happiness.” This philosophy comes to life through unique initiatives—such as hosting interactive events with our fans and launching creative promotions that extend beyond the traditional boundaries of a beer company.

As a leading craft beer company in Japan, we believe that building a craft beer culture requires more than just brewing and selling beer—it also requires creating meaningful ways for people to experience and enjoy it. This belief is embodied in our concept of “beer-centered entertainment.” Through distinctive, one-of-a-kind initiatives, we seek to delight our customers and establish a new beer culture.

Company Profile

Company Name

YOHO BREWING COMPANY

Location
Head Office
2148 Nagakura, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano 389-0111
Miyota Brewery (Head Office Functions)
1873-4 Maseguchi, Miyota-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano 389-0207
Saku Brewery
1119-1 Otai, Saku-shi, Nagano 385-0009
Tokyo Office
Daiwa Kanda Sudacho Bldg. 3F, 2-8-2 Kanda Sudacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0041
Osaka Brewery YONA YONA BEERISE
1-24 Rinku Oraikita, Izumisano-shi, Osaka 598-0048
Hokkaido SORATOSHIBA Brewery
Inside ESCON FIELD HOKKAIDO SORATOSHIBA, 1 F Village, Kitahiroshima-shi, Hokkaido 061-1116
Established

June 1997

Capital

10 million JPY

Executive Officer

President and CEO: Naoyuki Ide

Number of Employees

223 (As of April 2026)

Business Description

Manufacturing and sales of craft beer

Qualified Invoice Issuer Registration Number

T8100001008958