Asahi

Asahi is a Japanese term meaning “morning sun” and is used as a name for a range of entities in Japan and beyond. The most prominent uses are in business and media.

Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd. is a Japanese multinational beverage company headquartered in Tokyo. It is the parent organization for Asahi Breweries and related beverage brands and markets. Its beer portfolio includes the widely distributed Asahi Super Dry. The group produces a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and operates internationally.

Asahi Shimbun is one of Japan’s leading national newspapers. Founded in the late 19th century, it operates as a major daily publication with national and international coverage and a range of online platforms. It is published by the Asahi Shimbun Company, an independent media organization separate from the beverage group.

The name Asahi is also used for places and people; there are municipalities, districts, and other geographic features bearing the name in Japan, and it appears as a surname and given name. In popular culture and commercial branding, Asahi may appear in other product names and corporate titles.