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Oct 9, 2026
JRHOST
Let me quote the NHK.
JRHOST
Four major Japanese beer makers have been raided by the Japan Fair Trade Commission on allegations of violating the country's anti-monopoly law.
JRHOST
They are suspected of forming a cartel to coordinate beer price increases.
Nef CanuckHOST
Gee, and I thought Canada and the U.S. were the only countries where that happened.
Tokyo BillHOST
Prize money of around 189 million yen will be shared equally.
Tokyo BillHOST
And to finish, Japan's four major beer makers, Asahi, Kirin, Suntory, and Sapporo, have had their premises searched by the Japan Fair Trade Commission over suspected violation of the Anti-Monopoly Act, with the investigation centering on coordinated price increases introduced in October 2022 and April last year.
Tokyo BillHOST
All four companies cited rising raw material, energy, and transportation costs when announcing the increases.
Tokyo BillHOST
Asahi, Kirin, and Sapporo all saw their share prices fall Wednesday following news of the raids.
Raja PradhanHOST
He also canceled off-base liberty and banned alcohol consumption.
Raja PradhanHOST
He wrote, "The measures will be followed by a month-long curfew requiring all military personnel to remain in their quarters from midnight to 5:00 AM." Four major Japanese beer makers have been raided by the Japan Fair Trade Commission on allegations of violating the country's anti-monopoly law.
Raja PradhanHOST
They're suspected of forming a cartel to coordinate beer price increases.
Raja PradhanHOST
Asahi Breweries, Kirin Brewery, Sapporo Breweries, and Suntory Spirits are all Tokyo-based companies with over a 90% share in the domestic beer market.
Raja PradhanHOST
He also canceled off-base liberty and banned alcohol consumption.
Raja PradhanHOST
He wrote, "The measures will be followed by a month-long curfew, requiring all military personnel to remain in their quarters from midnight to 5:00 AM." Four major Japanese beer makers have been raided by the Japan Fair Trade Commission on allegations of violating the country's anti-monopoly law.
Raja PradhanHOST
They're suspected of forming a cartel to coordinate beer price increases.
Raja PradhanHOST
Asahi Breweries, Kirin Brewery, Sapporo Breweries, and Suntory Spirits are all Tokyo-based companies with over a 90% share in the domestic beer market.
Yuko FukushimaCORRESPONDENT
Thanks, Kyoko.
Yuko FukushimaCORRESPONDENT
Well, four major Japanese beer makers have been raided by the Japan Fair Trade Commission on allegations of violating the country's anti-monopoly law.
Yuko FukushimaCORRESPONDENT
They're suspected of forming a cartel to coordinate beer price increases.
Yuko FukushimaCORRESPONDENT
Asahi Breweries, Kirin Brewery, Sapporo Breweries, and Suntory Spirits are all Tokyo-based companies with over a 90% share in the domestic beer market.
Yuko FukushimaCORRESPONDENT
A survey by Japan's anti-monopoly watchdog shows that just over half of smaller firms have been able to pass on at least part of the higher costs of oil-related materials to their clients.
Yuko FukushimaCORRESPONDENT
The Japan Fair Trade Commission surveyed roughly 150,000 businesses amid soaring gasoline and petrol chemical prices due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Yuko FukushimaCORRESPONDENT
Results show that about 52% of respondents said their business clients agreed to cover at least part of the higher costs as a result of price negotiations.
Yuko FukushimaCORRESPONDENT
On the other hand, nearly 2% said price hikes are rejected in negotiations.