While Japan’s alcohol exports are dominated by sake (nihonshu) and whisky, the place of beer in the Japanese social and economic landscape shouldn’t be overlooked. Consider these beer facts: Beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the country.Japan is the seventh leading consumer of beer in the world (2019)About 98% of Japan’s beer marketplace is dominated by four domestic brewers (2016)Keep reading to learn about the history of beer in Japan and the players in the beer landscape. If you’re inspired to explore more, we’ve also included lists of the most popular beers and experiences ran…