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Japan alcohol industry regulatory developments
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Latest: Japan investigates major breweries for suspected price cartel
Japan is undergoing significant regulatory and structural changes within its alcoholic beverage market. The government has implemented a liquor tax reform designed to unify tax rates across beer, Happoshu, and ‘new genre
Japan liquor tax reform and industry response
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Latest: Japan beer sales surge following liquor tax reform
Japan's liquor tax reform officially took effect on October 1, 2026, unifying tax rates for all beer-related beverages at 54.25 yen per 350ml can. This standardization has resulted in a tax reduction of approximately 9 y