Brewing in the shadow of Ise Jingu since 1997 — with roots reaching back to 1575 as a teahouse serving pilgrims to Japan’s most sacred shrine — Isekado is one of Japan’s most decorated craft breweries. A rare fusion of ancestral tradition and brewing science drives everything they make: an in-house laboratory isolates proprietary wild yeasts from the forests of Ise, delivering flawless execution from crisp, award-winning pale ales to brilliantly complex, juicy Hazy IPAs. Clean finishes, elegant hop profiles and subtle local botanicals make every pint a masterclass in balance — and in the cultural terroir of Mie Prefecture.

Based in Nagakute, near the iconic Ghibli Park, Totopia Brewery is where avant-garde art meets precision brewing. Known for their OatCream IPAs and experimental sours, Totopia uses massive quantities of fresh hops, local botanicals, and seasonal fruits to create beers with unparalleled depth and a signature velvety texture. Each beer is named after a different human phobia or philia, paired with high-contrast, abstract label art that reflects their mission to push the boundaries of what craft beer can—and should—be.

Hailing from the lush highlands of Hokuto City, Uchu Brewing has achieved legendary status in Japan’s craft scene for their cosmic approach to brewing. Uchu crafts some of the most sought-after Hazy IPAs and thick, fruit-laden Smoothie Sours in the world. Each pour is designed to be a "microcosm of the universe," offering an explosion of tropical aromas and a silky mouthfeel that has fans across the globe waiting in line for every new "space-age" release.

Nestled in the quiet, mountainous escape of Okutama, Vertere represents the sophisticated side of Tokyo’s craft beer revolution. Their philosophy centers on the harmony between the beer and the environment, utilising the pristine mountain water of the region to produce exceptionally clean, balanced, and aromatic brews. With a minimalist "botanical" aesthetic and an elegant approach to everything from dry-hopped lagers to herbal infusions, Vertere provides a serene drinking experience that offers a refreshing departure from the hustle of the city.

Located in the scenic Mochimune fishing port, West Coast Brewing (WCB) is the brainchild of an American architect who transformed a tuna processing plant into a mecca for hop-forward beers. WCB is famous for its relentless innovation, releasing multiple new brews every week that range from crisp West Coast IPAs to indulgent Dessert Stouts. Beyond the liquid, the brewery is celebrated for its sprawling "Hop Dude" lore—a vibrant, comic-book-inspired universe that adorns every can, bringing a sense of adventure and storytelling to every sip.

AsaBrew brings small-batch Singapore craft brewing to the festival floor — approachable, characterful beers made for the local palate and the tropical climate. One of the Singapore breweries joining Japan HopFest for the very first time in celebration of SJ60, AsaBrew will be pouring a line-up chosen to stand glass-to-glass with Japan’s finest — proof of how far the Lion City’s craft scene has come.

A modern Singapore craft brewery carrying a heritage name, Lion Brewery Co brews crisp, sessionable beers built for the tropics — easy-drinking lagers and ales designed to be enjoyed cold, often and with food. Brewed right here in Singapore with a focus on quality and sustainability, Lion joins the SJ60 Edition to show how the Lion City drinks when it makes its own beer.

Off Day Beer Company makes easy-drinking beers for your day off — a homegrown Singapore brand pouring approachable lagers, pale ales and hazy brews without the fuss. Built on the simple idea that great beer should help you switch off, Off Day joins the first Singapore contingent at Japan HopFest to raise a glass to 60 years of Japan–Singapore friendship.

One of Singapore’s newest breweries, People People Brewing Co is all about tank-to-tap freshness — beer brewed on-site and poured moments later, the way it tastes best. Expect bright, modern styles made for sharing, from one of the young names driving Singapore’s craft beer wave onto the SJ60 stage for the festival’s first-ever Singapore line-up.

Ren Min, Mandarin for ‘the people’, is a Singapore craft brewery rooted in hawker culture. It began in 2016 as 3rd Culture Brewing Co, a craft beer taproom at Maxwell Food Centre, and grew into its own brewery with bars at Maxwell and Old Airport Road, pouring modern styles from hazy and smoothie IPAs to chocolate porter. Ren Min joins the Singapore line-up at the SJ60 Edition to bring a taste of the hawker centre to Japan HopFest.

Local flavours, serious brewing — Sunbird injects Singapore character into pale ales, witbiers and tropical stouts, drawing on the flavours of the region for beers that could only come from here. Joining Japan HopFest for the first time in celebration of SJ60, Sunbird brings a distinctly Singaporean voice to a festival built on Japanese craftsmanship.