While everyone has likely heard of Japan's major beer companies (Asahi, Kirin, Suntory, Sapporo and Orion), you may not be aware that it's possible to get craft beer in Mie.  

While everyone has likely heard of Japan's major beer companies (Asahi, Kirin, Suntory, Sapporo and Orion), you may not be aware that it's possible to get '''craft beer''' (地ビール ''ji-biiru'') in Mie.

In fact, there are two producers of craft beer in Mie, Ise Kadoya in Ise City and Iga-based Moku Moku. It's also possible to get craft beer from other parts of Japan as well.  

In fact, there are a few places to get craft beer in Mie. It's also possible to get craft beer from other parts of Japan as well.  

==Background==

==Background==

Before 1994, Japanese law made it impossible for small breweries to exist. Since that change, numerous small beer makers have emerged across the country.

Before 1994, Japanese law made it impossible for small breweries to exist. Since that change, numerous small beer-makers have emerged across the country.