Creating the Craft Beer Scene from a New Shop: An Interview with Kodai Tan of Chichibu Beer

The journey to opening the new store took an entire year.

This new store represents an important challenge for Chichibu Beer. In fact, it took more than a year of careful preparation. The journey described by Tan-san reveals his dedication to choosing the right location and his commitment to building strong connections with the local community. You will surely get a sense of the countless considerations that went into these days, far beyond just the simple act of opening a store.

Why did a Chichibu brewery expand to Tokorozawa? The story behind their vision.

Why did Chichibu Beer, based in Chichibu, choose to take this new step in Tokorozawa? As we talk, it becomes clear that this was not just an ordinary store opening, but an unexpected decision born from a deep love for brewing and a specific trigger. From Tan-san's words, you can feel the burning passion for how he intends to expand the future of the beer scene.

The conversation continues even deeper, so please tune in to the full episode.

The dialogue between Tan-san and Kogunee expands beyond the background of launching the store to the core brewing philosophy that Chichibu Beer holds dear. It covers the honest thoughts of a creator and visions for the future—things that anyone who loves beer would be interested in. The full episode features even more detailed stories, so please make sure to listen until the end.