There used to be some gaijin selling home brew kits in Osaka, so I doubt it.

I remember there is a law preventing small companies from brewing, which is 
why Japan has only a few big brewers. Like so much in Japan, cartels run the 
show.

Happy brewing.


"MonkeyBoy" <somewildmonkey@yahoo.com> wrote in message 
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> Hey all,
>
> I've been thinking I'd like to brew some beer and/or cider.
>
> First question, though, is home brewing legal in Japan?  (I'm talking
> small quantities, not for business).
>
> Secondly, does anyone know/recommend any brewing suppliers in the Tokyo
> area?
>
> Regards,
>
> MB
>