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Former Suntory Chairman Shinichiro Torii dies of pneumonia

OSAKA, Japan - Former Suntory Ltd. Chairman Shinichiro Torii (in an undated file photo) died of pneumonia on July 5, his family said on July 6. He was 66. Torii, grandson of the founder of Japan's top whisky manufacturer, served as president of the company for 11 years from 1990.

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President-appointed Saji meets the media

OSAKA, Japan - Suntory Ltd. Vice President Nobutada Saji speaks at a news conference in Osaka on March 9 following his appointment as president. Saji will assume the top post of Japan's largest whiskey maker March 27, replacing Shinichiro Torii.

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Suntory Vice President Saji to assume presidency

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Nobutada Saji, vice president of Suntory Ltd., who will assume the presidency of the nation's largest whiskey maker March 27, replacing Shinichiro Torii. The appointment of Saji, 55, son of former Suntory Chairman Keizo Saji, will be officially approved at a board meeting slated for March 27.

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Presidents of 'happoshu' makers oppose tax hike plan

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Suntory Ltd. President Shinichiro Torii, Kirin Brewery Co. President Yasuhiro Sato and Sapporo Breweries Ltd. President Tatsushi Iwama give a joint news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 16. The three major brewers that produce ''happoshu,'' a low-malt, beer-like beverage, voiced strong opposition to government plans to raise taxes on the increasingly popular drink. Happoshu, which is priced less than beer due to lower tax rates, is attracting a growing number of consumers and has captured about 25% of the overall beer market.

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Former Suntory Chairman Shinichiro Torii dies of pneumonia

OSAKA, Japan - Former Suntory Ltd. Chairman Shinichiro Torii (in an undated file photo) died of pneumonia on July 5, his family said on July 6. He was 66. Torii, grandson of the founder of Japan's top whisky manufacturer, served as president of the company for 11 years from 1990. (Kyodo)

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Suntory Vice President Saji to assume presidency

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Nobutada Saji, vice president of Suntory Ltd., who will assume the presidency of the nation's largest whiskey maker March 27, replacing Shinichiro Torii. The appointment of Saji, 55, son of former Suntory Chairman Keizo Saji, will be officially approved at a board meeting slated for March 27.

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President-appointed Saji meets the media

OSAKA, Japan - Suntory Ltd. Vice President Nobutada Saji speaks at a news conference in Osaka on March 9 following his appointment as president. Saji will assume the top post of Japan's largest whiskey maker March 27, replacing Shinichiro Torii.

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Presidents of 'happoshu' makers oppose tax hike plan

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Suntory Ltd. President Shinichiro Torii, Kirin Brewery Co. President Yasuhiro Sato and Sapporo Breweries Ltd. President Tatsushi Iwama give a joint news conference in Tokyo on Nov. 16. The three major brewers that produce ''happoshu,'' a low-malt, beer-like beverage, voiced strong opposition to government plans to raise taxes on the increasingly popular drink. Happoshu, which is priced less than beer due to lower tax rates, is attracting a growing number of consumers and has captured about 25% of the overall beer market.