
Want to Start a Sake Brewery in Japan? It’s Now a whole lot easier
Jan. 29. 2020 posted by
For decades in Japan, the idea of a start-up sake brewery, or “kura,” was virtually unheard of due to strict government regulation. But, this year sees a significant loosening of these restrictions, making the idea of opening a new brewery much more feasible. It’s an ongoing process of deregulation in its early stages, but here’s what we know so far: