Welcome to Taiheiyogan -Craft beer in Japan-
Our mission is to bring you all of the information you need to make an informed choice on craft beer establishments and breweries. Continue reading
Tokyo Craft Beer Map
This craft beer establishment map has all of the establishments you could want in the Greater Tokyo Region. Continue reading →
Craft Beer Online Shop List
To help you keep hydrated at home, we have created this list of craft beer online shops compiled of breweries, importers, and bottle shops from around Japan. Continue reading →
Articles & Interviews
Frank’s Barber and Beer Club (The Inside Look)
Frank’s barber and Beer Club is one of the newest craft beer established on the east side … Continue reading →
Tokyo’s Top 5 Craft Beer Bars & Restaurants
The guys at Taiheiyogan have asked me to briefly review five craft beer bars of my own choosing. Continue reading →
Outsider Brewing – Interview with the Entrepreneur
The Taihei guys met Mark Major, the mastermind of Outsider Brewing, a few times at different beer events and he is pretty soft spoken, even by Aussie standards. Continue reading →
Yggdrasil Brewing – Interview with the Frontman Davido
Getting Yggdrasil Brewing started was like waiting to get tickets for the front row of the concert … Continue reading →
Outsider Brewing – Interview with the Brewer
In 2018, the famed Japanese brewer, Niwa-san, left Outsider Brewing to join a different brewery and Momoko Kobayashi was suddenly promoted to the lead brewer position at Outsider Brewing. Continue reading →
Gahaha Beer – Interview with the Owner
Gahaha! Beer is a really cool brewpub in Toyocho that has been brewing since 2017. Continue reading →
Chatan Harbor Brewery – Interview with the Brewer
Chatan Harbor Brewery is a brewpub in Chatan, next to American Village, that is part of the Terrace Hotels group. Continue reading →
Number 6 – Interview with the Owner
Number 6 is a stone’s throw away from the Tokyo Stock Exchange and next to a popular shrine, Koami-jinja, which is well known for bringing good financial luck to people who pray to the gods there. Continue reading →
Mame Mame Brewery – Interview with the Owner
Mame Mame Beer is a nano brewery started by a husband and wife team on Shodoshima in the port of Sakate. Continue reading →
Shiokaze BrewLab Crowdfunding – Help Wanted
Shiokaze BrewLab is one of the newest breweries in Japan doing gypsy brewing, but they need your help to build their brewery and taproom. Continue reading →
BEER STAND Stoop – Interview with the Owner
BEER STAND Stoop is owned and operated by a former employee of Blue Magic. Continue reading →
TKBrewing – Interview with the Former Systems Engineer of Fujitsu
TKBrewing was first established by the Ryoichi Takabayashi in the beginning of 2017. It took them ten … Continue reading →
Brewpub Truth – Interview with the Owner
Brewpub Truth is the newest addition to the many craft beer joints in Gotanda. Continue reading →
10 Popular Tokyo Craft Beer Bars: The Taiheiyogan Beer Crawl
At times, Taiheiyogan viewers (meaning you) ask the Taihei guys of what’s popping in terms of shops. Continue reading →
Taiheiyogan 2 Year Anniversary & Beach Clean-up
The 7th of July marked the second year of Taihei’s existence and represented a hard year’s worth of work. Continue reading →
Frank’s Barber and Beer Club (The Inside Look)
Frank’s barber and Beer Club is one of the newest craft beer established on the east side … Continue reading →
Tokyo’s Top 5 Craft Beer Bars & Restaurants
The guys at Taiheiyogan have asked me to briefly review five craft beer bars of my own choosing. Continue reading →
Outsider Brewing – Interview with the Entrepreneur
The Taihei guys met Mark Major, the mastermind of Outsider Brewing, a few times at different beer events and he is pretty soft spoken, even by Aussie standards. Continue reading →
Yggdrasil Brewing – Interview with the Frontman Davido
Getting Yggdrasil Brewing started was like waiting to get tickets for the front row of the concert … Continue reading →
Outsider Brewing – Interview with the Brewer
In 2018, the famed Japanese brewer, Niwa-san, left Outsider Brewing to join a different brewery and Momoko Kobayashi was suddenly promoted to the lead brewer position at Outsider Brewing. Continue reading →
Gahaha Beer – Interview with the Owner
Gahaha! Beer is a really cool brewpub in Toyocho that has been brewing since 2017. Continue reading →
Chatan Harbor Brewery – Interview with the Brewer
Chatan Harbor Brewery is a brewpub in Chatan, next to American Village, that is part of the Terrace Hotels group. Continue reading →
Number 6 – Interview with the Owner
Number 6 is a stone’s throw away from the Tokyo Stock Exchange and next to a popular shrine, Koami-jinja, which is well known for bringing good financial luck to people who pray to the gods there. Continue reading →
Mame Mame Brewery – Interview with the Owner
Mame Mame Beer is a nano brewery started by a husband and wife team on Shodoshima in the port of Sakate. Continue reading →
Shiokaze BrewLab Crowdfunding – Help Wanted
Shiokaze BrewLab is one of the newest breweries in Japan doing gypsy brewing, but they need your help to build their brewery and taproom. Continue reading →
BEER STAND Stoop – Interview with the Owner
BEER STAND Stoop is owned and operated by a former employee of Blue Magic. Continue reading →
TKBrewing – Interview with the Former Systems Engineer of Fujitsu
TKBrewing was first established by the Ryoichi Takabayashi in the beginning of 2017. It took them ten … Continue reading →
Brewpub Truth – Interview with the Owner
Brewpub Truth is the newest addition to the many craft beer joints in Gotanda. Continue reading →
10 Popular Tokyo Craft Beer Bars: The Taiheiyogan Beer Crawl
At times, Taiheiyogan viewers (meaning you) ask the Taihei guys of what’s popping in terms of shops. Continue reading →
Taiheiyogan 2 Year Anniversary & Beach Clean-up
The 7th of July marked the second year of Taihei’s existence and represented a hard year’s worth of work. Continue reading →
Frank’s Barber and Beer Club (The Inside Look)
Frank’s barber and Beer Club is one of the newest craft beer established on the east side … Continue reading →
Tokyo’s Top 5 Craft Beer Bars & Restaurants
The guys at Taiheiyogan have asked me to briefly review five craft beer bars of my own choosing. Continue reading →
Outsider Brewing – Interview with the Entrepreneur
The Taihei guys met Mark Major, the mastermind of Outsider Brewing, a few times at different beer events and he is pretty soft spoken, even by Aussie standards. Continue reading →
Shops
Okuda Bakushuten
Okuda Bakushuten is an animated craft beer pub and bar in Asakusa. Continue reading →
Beer Glass Hopper
Beer Glass Hopper is a cozy craft beer bar in Mizuhodai. Continue reading →
SHIKI BEER
Shiki Beer is a friendly taproom for the local brewery of Shiki in Saitama. Continue reading →
Tokyo Comedy Bar
Tokyo Comedy Bar is a friendly and lively comedy bar in Shibuya just a stone’s throw away from Shibuya Station. Continue reading →
Inkhorn Brewing
Inkhorn Brewing is a quiet and relaxed brewery and taproom in Zoshigaya, a short walk from Mejiro Station. Continue reading →
WR.
WR. is a relaxed and friendly cafe and pub in Gakugei Daigaku. Continue reading →
FRANK’S BARBER RESERVE (Ningyocho)
Frank’s Barber Reserve is a quiet and relaxed barber shop and craft beer bar all in one. Continue reading →
Matsuri Brewing
Matsuri Brewing is a spacious taproom of Matsuri Brewing. Continue reading →
GROW BREW HOUSE
Grow Brew House is a cozy and relaxed brewpub in Nishi Kawaguchi. Continue reading →
TAP&CROWLER
TAP&CROWLER is a friendly and lively bottle shop and tasting room for craft beer in Shibuya. Continue reading →
Liquor Shop NIGHT OWL
Liquor Shop Night Owl is a craft beer bottle shop and growler store in Ebisu. Continue reading →
Beer++
Beer++ is a brewpub located next to Jujo Station on the JR Saikyo Line. Continue reading →
THE DAY east Tokyo
The Day East Tokyo is a lively and animated restaurant, bar, and pub all rolled into one. Continue reading →
Snark Liquidworks
Snark Liquidworks is a cozy brewpub in Kanamecho, one stop west of Ikebukuro. Continue reading →
Tokyo Aleworks Station Taproom Yurakucho (T.A.S.T.Y.)
Tokyo Aleworks Station Taproom Yurakucho (T.A.S.T.Y.) is the second taproom for Tokyo Aleworks located next to the Tokyo International Forum exit of JR Yurakucho Station. Continue reading →
Okuda Bakushuten
Okuda Bakushuten is an animated craft beer pub and bar in Asakusa. Continue reading →
Beer Glass Hopper
Beer Glass Hopper is a cozy craft beer bar in Mizuhodai. Continue reading →
SHIKI BEER
Shiki Beer is a friendly taproom for the local brewery of Shiki in Saitama. Continue reading →
Tokyo Comedy Bar
Tokyo Comedy Bar is a friendly and lively comedy bar in Shibuya just a stone’s throw away from Shibuya Station. Continue reading →
Inkhorn Brewing
Inkhorn Brewing is a quiet and relaxed brewery and taproom in Zoshigaya, a short walk from Mejiro Station. Continue reading →
WR.
WR. is a relaxed and friendly cafe and pub in Gakugei Daigaku. Continue reading →
FRANK’S BARBER RESERVE (Ningyocho)
Frank’s Barber Reserve is a quiet and relaxed barber shop and craft beer bar all in one. Continue reading →
Matsuri Brewing
Matsuri Brewing is a spacious taproom of Matsuri Brewing. Continue reading →
GROW BREW HOUSE
Grow Brew House is a cozy and relaxed brewpub in Nishi Kawaguchi. Continue reading →
TAP&CROWLER
TAP&CROWLER is a friendly and lively bottle shop and tasting room for craft beer in Shibuya. Continue reading →
Liquor Shop NIGHT OWL
Liquor Shop Night Owl is a craft beer bottle shop and growler store in Ebisu. Continue reading →
Beer++
Beer++ is a brewpub located next to Jujo Station on the JR Saikyo Line. Continue reading →
THE DAY east Tokyo
The Day East Tokyo is a lively and animated restaurant, bar, and pub all rolled into one. Continue reading →
Snark Liquidworks
Snark Liquidworks is a cozy brewpub in Kanamecho, one stop west of Ikebukuro. Continue reading →
Tokyo Aleworks Station Taproom Yurakucho (T.A.S.T.Y.)
Tokyo Aleworks Station Taproom Yurakucho (T.A.S.T.Y.) is the second taproom for Tokyo Aleworks located next to the Tokyo International Forum exit of JR Yurakucho Station. Continue reading →
Okuda Bakushuten
Okuda Bakushuten is an animated craft beer pub and bar in Asakusa. Continue reading →
Beer Glass Hopper
Beer Glass Hopper is a cozy craft beer bar in Mizuhodai. Continue reading →
SHIKI BEER
Shiki Beer is a friendly taproom for the local brewery of Shiki in Saitama. Continue reading →
Events
Beach Clean-up Event: One Year On
The 7th of July marked Taihei’s first year and it been a lot of enjoyable work. In … Continue reading →
Event: Shizutetsu Beer Train (Shizuoka)
In Japan there is this taboo of drinking on the commuter train, unless you are seated in … Continue reading →
Event Report: Keyaki Beer Festival (2018 Spring)
Name Keyaki Beer Festival (2018 Spring) Japanese けやきひろば春のビール祭り Keyaki Beer Festival Location Saitama Shintoshin Station Address Keyaki … Continue reading →
American Craft Beer Experience 2019
It’s November and the American brewers are turning off the burners and heading to Japan to offer their treats at the American Craft Beer Experience. Continue reading →
Mikkeller Beer Celebration Tokyo (2019)
Mikkeller Beer Celebration Tokyo (MBCT) is back in Tokyo and they are planning it to be epic … Continue reading →
Hood to Fuji (Collaboration Event Between Oregonians and Japanese)
There is a new event within the Tokyo area at Spring Valley Brewery’s Daikayama location. The concept … Continue reading →
Keiyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival 2019
The Keyaki Beer Festival is the largest craft beer festival in the Kanto region. Continue reading →
Japan Brewers Cup 2019
The Japan Brewers Cup is the best craft beer festival in Yokohama. Continue reading →
Japanese Site Party @ Ibrew (Yaesu)
Taihei usually reports about events in Tokyo and Okinawa. This is a first to write about for … Continue reading →
American Craft Beer Experience 2018
It’s that time of year where the American brewers are putting down their brewing paddles and heading … Continue reading →
Brew at the Zoo (2018)
Brew at the Zoo is an event where the name hides nothing; drinking craft beer at the … Continue reading →
grano Oktoberfest Beer & Sake Festival
Have any plans this weekend after the typhoon? Well Kenny from Grano is throwing an Oktoberfest festival with … Continue reading →
Mikkeller Beer Celebration Tokyo (2018)
The MBCT is the event of all events for the craft beer scene in Japan this year. Continue reading →
Keiyaki Hiroba (Autumn) Beer Festival 2018
The Keyaki Beer Festival is one of the largest craft beer festivals in the Kanto region. It … Continue reading →
Musacity Beer & Cider Festival (Vol. 1)
A new event, the Musacity Beer & Cider Festival, will be offering beer and cider in one! Continue reading →
Beach Clean-up Event: One Year On
The 7th of July marked Taihei’s first year and it been a lot of enjoyable work. In … Continue reading →
Event: Shizutetsu Beer Train (Shizuoka)
In Japan there is this taboo of drinking on the commuter train, unless you are seated in … Continue reading →
Event Report: Keyaki Beer Festival (2018 Spring)
Name Keyaki Beer Festival (2018 Spring) Japanese けやきひろば春のビール祭り Keyaki Beer Festival Location Saitama Shintoshin Station Address Keyaki … Continue reading →
American Craft Beer Experience 2019
It’s November and the American brewers are turning off the burners and heading to Japan to offer their treats at the American Craft Beer Experience. Continue reading →
Mikkeller Beer Celebration Tokyo (2019)
Mikkeller Beer Celebration Tokyo (MBCT) is back in Tokyo and they are planning it to be epic … Continue reading →
Hood to Fuji (Collaboration Event Between Oregonians and Japanese)
There is a new event within the Tokyo area at Spring Valley Brewery’s Daikayama location. The concept … Continue reading →
Keiyaki Hiroba Spring Beer Festival 2019
The Keyaki Beer Festival is the largest craft beer festival in the Kanto region. Continue reading →
Japan Brewers Cup 2019
The Japan Brewers Cup is the best craft beer festival in Yokohama. Continue reading →
Japanese Site Party @ Ibrew (Yaesu)
Taihei usually reports about events in Tokyo and Okinawa. This is a first to write about for … Continue reading →
American Craft Beer Experience 2018
It’s that time of year where the American brewers are putting down their brewing paddles and heading … Continue reading →
Brew at the Zoo (2018)
Brew at the Zoo is an event where the name hides nothing; drinking craft beer at the … Continue reading →
grano Oktoberfest Beer & Sake Festival
Have any plans this weekend after the typhoon? Well Kenny from Grano is throwing an Oktoberfest festival with … Continue reading →
Mikkeller Beer Celebration Tokyo (2018)
The MBCT is the event of all events for the craft beer scene in Japan this year. Continue reading →
Keiyaki Hiroba (Autumn) Beer Festival 2018
The Keyaki Beer Festival is one of the largest craft beer festivals in the Kanto region. It … Continue reading →
Musacity Beer & Cider Festival (Vol. 1)
A new event, the Musacity Beer & Cider Festival, will be offering beer and cider in one! Continue reading →
Beach Clean-up Event: One Year On
The 7th of July marked Taihei’s first year and it been a lot of enjoyable work. In … Continue reading →
Event: Shizutetsu Beer Train (Shizuoka)
In Japan there is this taboo of drinking on the commuter train, unless you are seated in … Continue reading →
Event Report: Keyaki Beer Festival (2018 Spring)
Name Keyaki Beer Festival (2018 Spring) Japanese けやきひろば春のビール祭り Keyaki Beer Festival Location Saitama Shintoshin Station Address Keyaki … Continue reading →
