Yakult

A manufacturer of iconic Japanese confections including Hi-Chew, Choco Ball, and Morinaga Milk Caramel. Hi-Chew in particular enjoys strong popularity overseas and has been adopted as an official snack by Major League Baseball in the United States.

Asahi revolutionized the beer industry with the launch of Super Dry, creating the new 'karakuchi' (dry) beer category. The company has since grown into a global beer manufacturer through acquisitions of international beer brands.

A heritage brand that has led Japan's beer market with Kirin Lager and Ichiban Shibori. In recent years, Kirin has expanded into craft beer and health science, aiming to create health value beyond beverages.

Japan's largest tea beverage manufacturer, known for the world's first canned green tea and the Oi Ocha brand. Ito En created the new beverage category of bottled green tea and spread the accessibility of Japanese tea enjoyment worldwide.

A Kobe-based coffee maker that developed the world's first canned coffee with milk. With an integrated system from plantation to cup, UCC also dedicates efforts to coffee culture education through initiatives like the UCC Coffee Museum.

Dominating the Japanese market with Japanese-style cup noodles like Akai Kitsune and Midori no Tanuki, Maruchan also holds an overwhelming share of the US instant noodle market. In Mexico, 'Maruchan' is so prevalent that it has become synonymous with instant noodles.