Announcement Ahead of the Anniversary Festival


On April 27, Nagano Brewery announced the "Third Special Guest" for its anniversary festival on Instagram. The post indicated that this was an additional guest announcement, suggesting that preparations for the anniversary event are moving forward. No specific guest names or event dates could be confirmed in the post.

A Beer Rooted in the Land, Grown in Ojoji, Nagano City


NAGANO BREWERY is a brewery based in Ojoji, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture. On its official website, it is introduced as a "circular brewery" that operates a farm and brewery as one integrated operation. Its defining feature is a system that makes full use of the gifts of the land, such as using fruit trees and hops grown on its own farm and reusing spent grain from brewing as compost.

The area is also located west of Zenkoji Temple and is known as the birthplace of the folk song "Yuyake Koyake." Its identity as both a tourist destination and a place where farming and brewing are close at hand helps support the brewery's distinct character.

Why the Anniversary Plans Are Drawing Attention


At milestone events such as anniversary festivals, a brewery's philosophy is expressed most clearly. This third guest announcement is not merely a guest reveal; it can also be seen as a preview of the kind of people Nagano Brewery will celebrate its anniversary with. Because the brewery has consistently emphasized its local identity, it will be worth watching future updates to see how Nagano-flavored choices of people and ideas continue to build.