Osaka Beer Brewing Company was founded by Komaki Yoshiro in Osaka, Japan, with the goal of producing authentic Japanese beer

Asahi Beer was launched and was immediately in short supply

Osaka Beer Brewing Company was split up, and Asahi Beer Company was established

Asahi Beer acquired Nikka Whisky, founded by Masataka Taketsuru

Asahi Super Dry was launched, completely changing the status quo of the Japanese beer industry; its explosive popularity led to shortages of some raw materials

Jointly established a beverage company with Master Kong (Cayman Islands) Holding Company, China's largest packaged food and beverage company

Asahi Beer held a 36% share of the Japanese beer market, ranking first