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History
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Founded as "Kaikatsushi Beer Brewery" in Sapporo, Hokkaido.
Established the 'Kaitakuji Beer Brewery' in Sapporo, Hokkaido in 1876
Since establishing the 'Kaitakuji Beer Brewery' in Sapporo, Hokkaido in 1876, the Sapporo Group has pioneered Japan's beer culture.
Founded as "Kaikatsushi Beer Brewery" in Sapporo, Hokkaido.
Established Japan Beer Brewing Company in Ginza, Tokyo.
Acquired the Okura Group Sapporo Beer Brewery and established Sapporo Beer Company.
Established Dainippon Beer Co., Ltd. through the joint venture of Sapporo Beer Co., Ltd., Japan Beer Co., Ltd., and Osaka Beer Co., Ltd.
Established Nippon Kyōei Co., Ltd. (now Sapporo Lion Co., Ltd.).
Established Japan Beer Co., Ltd.
Established International Beverage Co., Ltd. (later Sapporo Beverage Co., Ltd.).
1977, launched "Sapporo Bin".
Launch of canned soup, entry into soup business
Established Pokka Corporation Singapore.
July 1984, established SAPPORO U.S.A., INC. in the United States
Established Hoshikawa Real Estate Management Co., Ltd. (now Sapporo Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.)
Opened 'Sapporo Factory' on the site of the former Sapporo plant
Established Sapporo Breweries, Ltd.
December 2006, established Sapporo International Co., Ltd.
In 2011, acquired shares of Poka Corporation
Acquired shares of Poka Corporation
Merged into Sapporo Breweries, Ltd. in 2019 as part of group business restructuring
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Celebrate Christmas and the Year-End with a Limited Brew from YEBISU BREWERY TOKYO
Sapporo Holdings will release “MAISON YEBISU -JAPAN HOP RESERVE,” brewed exclusively at YEBISU BREWERY TOKYO, in limited quantities on Wednesday, December 9. In addition, an Extra Smooth version of Sapporo Draft Beer Black Label will be released in limited quantities on January 26, and a Hakone Ekiden can edition on December 1. These products are intended to add a festive touch to the holiday season and year-end celebrations.
Limited Edition Black Label "Hakone Ekiden Can"
Sapporo Beer will release the Sapporo Fresh Beer Black Label "Hakone Ekiden Can" in a limited quantity starting December 1.
Limited-Quantity Release of Black Label EXTRA SMOOTH
Sapporo Breweries will release Sapporo Draft Beer Black Label EXTRA SMOOTH in limited quantities on Tuesday, January 26.
Blooming with Ikebana: Fuku Ebisu × Ikebō Senjō Special Exhibition at the Brewery
Sapporo Holdings held the "Fuku Ebisu × Ikebō Senjō Special Exhibition: Flowers and Seasons." The exhibition showcased the brewery beautifully themed around ikebana, offering visitors a sense of seasonality and the beauty of flowers.
THE PERFECT Black Label AWARD 2026 Honors Top 50 Restaurants Serving Fresh Draft Beer
Sapporo Holdings Inc. honored the Top 50 restaurants serving draft beer at the THE PERFECT Black Label AWARD 2026 held on November 9, 2026. This recognition reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to beer culture and quality.
Pursuing the golden ratio of lemon and grapefruit! "Sapporo Ultra-Strong Lemon Grape Sour Golden Ratio" Limited release on Feb 2 (Tue)
Sapporo Holdings announced that the new product "Sapporo Ultra-Strong Lemon Grape Sour Golden Ratio", which pursues the golden ratio of lemon and grapefruit, will be released in limited quantity on February 2, 2026 (Tue).
TV Anime "Golden Kamuy" Tie-in "Sapporo Classic Golden Kamuy Design Can" Limited Release on January 19
Sapporo Holdings will release a limited edition design can, tied to the TV anime "Golden Kamuy," in a limited quantity on Tuesday, January 19. The can, part of the "Sapporo Classic" series, features a design reflecting the anime's imagery.
Sapporo: Freshly Harvested Hops from the Fields of Karumai Town, Iwate Prefecture
Sapporo Holdings announced that it will begin selling products made with freshly harvested hops from Karumai Town, Iwate Prefecture, in limited quantities at stores such as 7-Eleven starting Wednesday, November 4.
Sapporo Beer and JR Hokkaido Co-Launch Limited-Edition "Sapporo Classic JR Hokkaido Star Train Design Can" on November 4
Sapporo Beer Co., Ltd. and Hokkaido Railway Company jointly developed the "Sapporo Classic JR Hokkaido Star Train Design Can" and announced its limited release on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The can features a design inspired by JR Hokkaido’s Star Train and will represent a flagship product of Sapporo Beer’s Classic line.
Sapporo Otome Sawa Umezanmai Limited Quantity Release on Wednesday, January 13
Sapporo Otome Sawa Umezanmai Limited Quantity Release on Wednesday, January 13
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National Tax Agency basic information4011001009265
Source: National Tax Agency Corporate Number Publication Site, basic three items
