Competition fierce in 'happoshu' sparkling beer market

Competition fierce in 'happoshu' sparkling beer market

TOKYO, Japan - A shopper looks at a can of "happoshu" low-malt sparkling beer with no purine or sugar content at a supermarket of the Aeon retail group in Tokyo on Sept. 2, 2014. Brewers have released a succession of new happoshu beverages in a bid to attract health-conscious consumers. (Kyodo)

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