Mihara City in Hiroshima Prefecture, where the completion ceremony of the new Hiroshima Plant was held recently, is renowned for its beautiful nature with sea and mountains and its rich culture which has been cultivated over a long period of history.

On October 21, 2020, a 'Tokugawa Ieyasu' design vending machine was installed at the Sekigahara-cho Museum of History and Folklore Study (formerly Sekigahara-cho Museum of History and Folklore), which reopened in conjunction with the 'Gifu Sekigahara historic battleground memorial hall.'

On Monday, October 26, the Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Kyoto Plant started the production of special lemon sour "Lemon-dou" to ensure a stable supply of the product. Up until then Lemon-dou was only produced in the Saitama Plant in CCBJI, so the Kyoto Plant is the second plant to produce it. In starting the production, the Kyoto Plant introduced new equipment to its existing production line, and in September this year obtained a liquor production license which is necessary for production of alcohol products. The Kyoto Plant will be responsible for the stable supply of Lemon-dou mainly in western Japan.

According to the Food Loss Reduction Promotion Act, October is defined as "Food Loss Reduction Month." In Japan, there were 6.12 million tons/year (estimated) of food loss in 2017, whereby food that can still be eaten is discarded. This converts to one rice bowl (ca. 132g) per person being thrown away every day.

Hiroshima Plant (located in Mihara in Hiroshima Prefecture) that started operating from June 1, 2020 is now ready to welcome visitors to its plant tour zone that has just been completed.

Are you familiar with the term "3Rs"? The "3Rs" collectively refer to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. The month of October is designated as the "Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Promotion Month" every year by eight relevant ministries and agencies; including the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of the Environment; and various enlightenment activities are implemented.

In response to the ever-changing social environment amid the spread of COVID-19, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan continues to work on community revitalization in various ways with the top priority on the health of all stakeholders.

A vending machine equipped with the radio for disaster/crime prevention appeared in public with a catchphrase, "Drink Disaster Prevention / Drink Crime Prevention", at the grand opening ceremony of Shimonoseki Citizen's Square opened on October 3, 2020 in front of Shimonoseki City Hall in Yamaguchi Prefecture! The radio will send out emergency information during disasters and also alerts for ongoing crimes.

Do you know "mocktail" that is recently popular? "Mocktail" is a word coined by the combination of 'mock', which means to imitate or mimic, and 'cocktail', and is a new way to call alcohol-free versions of cocktails. Mocktails are increasingly becoming popular because people, who usually stay away from alcohol beverages, can enjoy drinking and also because people now have more occasions to drink at home. To offer new enjoyment of "Coca-Cola" through mocktails, VALUME opened in one of the fashion capitals of Japan - Shibuya, Tokyo.

On September 2, we started selling "local specialty floats", Coca-Cola drinks topped with local specialty soft-serve ice cream made with a plenty of locally produced fruits and vegetables at "Yumekaido farm 67", a farm-owned cafe located in Yumesaki-cho, Himeji City.

In response to the ever-changing social environment amid the spread of COVID-19, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. continues to work on community revitalization in various ways with the top priority on the health of all stakeholders.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. donated 480 Coca-Cola products to the Okayama City Social Welfare Council at Okayama City Health and Welfare Hall on September 9 (Wed).

On September 5, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. launched "Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle Kyoto Design that is designed with famous tourist landmarks of these areas which includes a project of "Another Kyoto" (Kyoto by the sea, Mori no Kyoto, Ocha no Kyoto and Kyoto Otokuni) that highlights the areas in Kyoto that are distinct and different from the ancient capital of Kyoto in a gift box.

Red Sparks Rugby Club and Hockey Club players will discuss how important it is to be prepared for disasters based on their own experiences, and introduce their own disaster emergency kits.

A special "Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Tama plant Virtual Plant Tour experience" program which allows people to enjoy plant tour from smartphone is available to au Smart Pass Premium members from August 27 (Thursday) to September 23 (Wednesday) 2020 on "Mainichi (everyday) Gourmet" operated by Will Media Inc. under "au Smart Pass" service provided by KDDI Corporation.

The heat wave has continued in many parts of the country this year and there has been a number of "heat stroke alerts" issued. The players of the Red Sparks Rugby Club are learning about proper hydration and taking care of themselves as they train in the extreme heat. Come join the Red Sparks Rugby Club and learn the keys to staying hydrated.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. and Higashi Fukuoka Gakuen jointly declared "commitment to the SDGs" to work together and take actions on creating a sustainable and better world in future. On the same day, CCBJI also donated face shields* made from recycled PET bottles and held a ceremony to present our donation in the hope that it gives people an opportunity to pay another attention to recycling and SDGs. We also hope this will be part of the students' memories of their school days.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. has donated part of its "Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle Chiba Design proceeds to Chiba Prefecture under its agreement on alliance and cooperation in tourism signed with the prefecture. After holding the 1st. donation certificate presentation ceremony last May, this time we made a courtesy visit to Chiba Vice-Governor Takigawa on July 21 as the 2nd. time.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. installed the company's first and the only "Mocktails Car" in the world at Water Kingdom in Huis Ten Bosch, operated by Huis Ten Bosch (opened on July 18). "Mocktails Car" will be open from July 18 (Sat) to Aug 31 (Mon) offering a Huis Ten Bosch original non-alcoholic "Mocktails" menu.

The effects of COVID-19 has led to the cancellation of many events, one of which is the summer tournament of the Inter-High School Championships.

In response to the ever-changing social environment amid the spread of COVID-19, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. continues to work on various community revitalization efforts with top priority on the health of all stakeholders.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. has donated Coca-Cola products to the students of Tottori Johoku High School.

COVID-19 infections are still on the rise across Japan, and the pandemic has drastically changed people's lives. Especially after the declaration of a state of emergency in April, many people avoided outings and stayed at home, resulting in a surge of "household waste". This problem has been widely covered and reported by the media. Under these circumstances, it is the local cleaning professionals who diligently work on an enormous amount of waste and support people's living.

"Order 2 bottles of selected Coca-Cola products and get 1 free" campaign launched from July 17 (Fri) for a limited time only at Uber Eats, the online food delivery service.Why not order a Coca-Cola product with the food of your choice? Campaign ends July 31 (Fri)!*Check campaign details on Uber Eats app as Coca-Cola products will differ depending on the store.

Coco-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. on June 1 concluded the "Agreement on Promotion of Host Town Program, etc." with Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture.

Plastic shopping bags that have been provided free-of-charge in many retail stores will no longer be free from July 1, 2020 across the country.

From May to September 2019, a total of 71,317 people were transported to emergency rooms for heatstroke in Japan. It was the second highest number of emergency transports following 2018 that recorded the highest number in history.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan installed a new aseptic production line in the Zao Plant (Zao-machi, Katta-gun, Miyagi), and started its full-scale operation from July 1, 2020.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. installed its first "Original Wrapped Vending Machine with PET Bottle Recycle Promotional Design" in the parking area of the Shikoku Aquarium at its opening on June 1, 2020. The vending machine was placed in response to a request by the aquarium's director, Mr. Yoshimasa Matsuzawa, to appeal "how Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan recycles PET bottles and works on environmental challenges using vending machines". We hope it raises the visitors' "awareness in environmental issues" and inspires them to "take actions".

In cooperation with Edogawa Gosei Co., Ltd., Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. placed the very first unit of a vending machine that supports Japan Hearing Dogs for Deaf People (JHDDP), a social welfare corporation designated by the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare, and that depicts pictures of JHDDP's actively working "local hearing/service dogs", on the 2nd floor of Edogawa's office.

"I LOHAS Tennensui Label-Free" launched in April It is no longer necessary to remove PET bottle labels and is easy to separate waste, which is gathering attention!

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. has built "New Hiroshima Plant" in Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture where Hongo Plant was located. The new plant began operations on Monday, June 1, 2020 to replace Hongo plant that was severely damaged by the heavy rains in western Japan in July, 2018.

In January 2020, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. concluded a "collaboration agreement to support places for children including children's cafeteria" with Saitama Prefecture and the Saitama Prefecture Council of Social Welfare, and provided approximately 4,700 bottles of Coca-Cola products to Saitama Food Pantry Network (a network organization run by a food pantry governing body in the prefecture) on May 21, 2020 in accordance with this agreement. Such products will be distributed for free to those who are in need of food.

The authentic lemon sour brand "Lemon-dou" will celebrate its 2nd anniversary since its pre-release in Kyushu on May 28, 2018.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. installed the Japan's first vending machines supporting the international campus wireless LAN "eduroam" in 10 parks in Kyoto City including the Maruyama Park, with technical cooperation from the Academic Center for Computing and Media Studies, Kyoto University.

What we used to be taken for granted is not ordinary all over the world today."What we can do now" is to deliver products (beverages) and services that are essential to our daily lives.Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. will continue to work together with many people working to prevent the spread of infection at this moment.For delivering happy moments to everyone as our mission. May our feelings reach you.

Since 2016, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. has partnered with Second Harvest Japan (a member of Alliance of Japan Food Banks), which is Japan's first Food Bank organization, and the All-Japan Food Bank Association to donate our products. We delivered our beverages to local "children's cafeterias" and "various welfare facilities" through 22 Food Bank organizations throughout Japan so that they can be of effective use.

Under our corporate philosophy to be "Community-based", Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. has worked on various community revitalizations and has concluded comprehensive collaboration agreements with many local governments.

"Daigakudo Building", a commercial building in Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, was completed in 1968, and a Coca-Cola OOH billboard sign was installed on the roof.
The large Coca-Cola signboard, set up at the intersection of the city's busiest national roads, has been popular among local people as a symbol of the city center for about 50 years with a nickname of "Coca-Cola Building" in the local Kumamoto, attracting the eyes of pedestrians and cars waiting for traffic signals with its outstanding presence.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. on Monday, April 27 resumed the operation of Hongo automated warehouse (located in Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture) which had been suspended due to the severe damages caused by the flooding in the heavy rains in the western Japan in July 2018, having introduced the latest technologies to the warehouse.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. began full-scale operation of a new line at its Hakushu Plant (Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture).

Rich in nature with a series of 1,000-meter mountains including Mounts Yufu-dake and Kuro-dake, the city of Yufu, Oita Prefecture in Kyushu, offers attractive tourist spots such as stylish cafes, delicious gourmet food, art museums, and galleries, attracting a great number of tourists.

A new warehouse with the latest technology was completed in the premise of Kumamoto Plant (Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture) of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan, and began full-scale operation on February 28.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group has been employing athletes with disabilities as part of their efforts to promote and support the activities of people with disabilities. On April 1st, Kazuhiro Takai, who is active in deaf track and field/high jump, joined as an athlete employee.

The Coca-Cola Red Sparks Rugby Department has launched a new plan based on CCBJI's Health Statement.

To show our appreciation, we will give away 6 sets of autographed balls from the two players and a case of 500 ml Coca-Cola bottles (24 bottles) (Hockey 3, Rugby 3).

On March 17, 2020, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. made a courtesy visit to Shohei Muroi, Mayor of Aizuwakamatsu City, to donate part of sales from "Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle Aizu Design with a hope that it would be useful to promote tourism in Aizuwakamatsu City.

On March 16, 2020, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. concluded the "Agreement on Comprehensive Collaboration" with Kami-machi, Miyagi Prefecture.

On March 12, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. made a courtesy visit to Gen Amano, Head of Sendai Culture and Tourism Bureau, to donate part of sales from "Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle Sendai Design to the city of Sendai.

On Wednesday, February 19, 2020, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. signed a Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement with Isumi City of Chiba Prefecture.

On February 13, 2020 at the Sendai City Support Center Community Theater, the "Sendai Talk Cafe ～ Considering how to make "fun Sendai" with young working adults and students ～", a talk event for the youth who are interested in solving issues of the community, was held.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. signed a Comprehensive Agreement on Collaboration and Cooperation (*) with Takamatsu City on Monday February 17, 2020.

As part of efforts to revitalize the community, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. held the workshop "Mie Mirai, connecting us with society through【happiness】" (hereinafter referred to as "Mie Mirai") at Mie Civic Center (Mie Prefecture).

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. held a signing ceremony of the following 2 agreements for forest conservation with Gifu Prefecture, Ena City and Nakanoho Regional Council on January 30, 2020.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. held a ceremony to donate part of "Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle Saitama Design proceeds to Saitama Prefecture under its agreement on alliance and cooperation in tourism signed with the prefecture.

On January 23 (Thu), 2020, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. concluded "Agreement on Comprehensive Collaboration" with Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture.

On January 23 (Thu), 2020, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (hereafter, CCBJI)concluded "Agreement on Comprehensive Collaboration" with Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture.

Thanks to the understanding and cooperation gained from the City of Kashihara in Nara Prefecture (hereafter "Kashihara City"), Coca Cola Bottlers Japan completed the installation of the first set of Olympic Torch Relay Memorial vending machines in this city on November 30, 2019.

Though the companies are expected to actively promote health management for their employees, some of them may not know where to start.

On Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. signed a Comprehensive Agreement on Support for the Disabled with Nippon Sport Science University at its Setagaya Campus.

On Thursday, November 28, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. signed a "Partnership Agreement on Conservation and Utilization of Global Agricultural Heritage" with 1 city and 4 towns (Osaki-shi, Kami-machi, Wakuya-cho, and Misato-machi) in the region of Osaki in North Miyazaki Prefecture.

"Lemon Sour" is now a regular alcoholic drink included in the menu of literally all drinking establishments in Japan. The combination of fresh, fruity citrus flavor and the crisp sizzling effect of carbonation matches well with any food.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. is deploying various events throughout a year for Keyaki Hiroba Restaurants & Shops adjacent to Saitama Super Arena.

On Monday, November 11, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.(hereafter "CCBJI") concluded "Agreement on Comprehensive Collaboration" with Komae-shi, Tokyo.

The heat still lingers but we feel the coolness in the mornings & evenings and know that autumn is just around the corner.Autumn conjures up many images - the season for good food, the season for sports, and so on. At Coca-Cola Bottler's Japan, we are organizing a perfect event for the autumn holidays titled "SPORTS FES in KITCHMA," for 3 days from Sept. 21 - 23 at Kitchen & Market LUCUA Osaka!

Saitama Super Arena is well-known with concerts and sporting events. Adjacent to the arena, the Keyaki Hiroba is a popular spot in the center of Saitama Shintoshin, with a cozy atmosphere surrounded by the trees of the prefecture. In addition to about 20 restaurants and shops, there are also plenty of popular events and illuminations such as flea markets and beer festivals! The place is favored by many people as a space where they can enjoy the lively atmosphere and interaction.

Do you know Mocktails? 'Mocktail' is a word coined by the combination of 'mock' meaning to resemble or to imitate and 'cocktail', as a new way to call a non-alcohol cocktail.Fruity & stylish is the basics of 'Mocktail' that has been gaining popularity in London as a drink to enjoy alcohol-free beverages! It's become popular as a special drink which allows even those who can't drink or a designated driver to enjoy.

Located in the western part of Kagawa Prefecture, Kanonji is a city full of green and shine with lots of tourist attractions. One of them is the Kotohiki Park that is famous for the Zenigata Sunae (sand art in the shape of a coin). It is said that if you see the Sunae, you will live well and long, both physically and financially. The city also has the Takaya Shrine with a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea, the Sanka Bashi bridge, and the Ibuki Island famous for dried small sardines used for the soup of Sanuki udon noodle, Kagawa’s local specialty.

Saitama Super Arena is well-known with concerts and sporting events. Adjacent to the arena, the Keyaki Hiroba is a popular spot in the center of Saitama Shintoshin, with a cozy atmosphere surrounded by the trees of the prefecture. In addition to about 20 restaurants and shops, there are also plenty of popular events and illuminations such as flea markets and beer festivals! The place is favored by many people as a space where they can enjoy the lively atmosphere and interaction.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan has signed an "agreement on disaster resilience improvement" with Hakone-machi in Kanagawa Prefecture.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. donated almost 5000 bottles of "Coca-Cola" slim bottle Tokugawa design to support "Iki-iki Ibaraki Yume Kokutai" to be held from Sept. 28.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. has recently implemented an effort to call attention to heat stroke in collaboration with Saitama Prefecture and Japan Post Kanto Branch.

Coke mini is a new service for the office that offers small coolers and payment using QR codes. We have been receiving very positive feedback since we launched the service in Tokyo last year, and now we have expanded to the area around Nagoya station!

Heard of mocktail?Mocktail coins the words mock and cocktail and is a new name used to refer to non-alcoholic cocktails. An fun event was held in Ehime to offer people a taste of such mocktails.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. has launched a special promotional activity "Coke ON _TM Download & W Stamp Campaign" exclusively for the members of the fitness club TIPNESS. The campaign designed to promote the widespread use of Coca-Cola smartphone app "Coke ON _TM " and the benefits it provides to the users is scheduled to run until August 31, 2019.

Coke mini, our new service for offices, received Special Award in "IT Japan Award 2109"!

CCBJI has installed a new production line for PET bottles in Kumamoto Plant, and launched "I LOHAS Tennensui" made with natural water from Aso.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. installed the first vending machine in Kansai that accepts QR code smartphone payment in EDION’s Namba main store (in Chuo-ku, Osaka) newly opened.

On July 6, 2019 (Sat), we will be holding an one-day-only campaign event in Saitama Stadium 2002 where a special mocktail will be served to all the visitors in the reserved seating area designated as "Do you know MOCKTAILS? seats".

We are holding our popular event, "Let's Enjoy Environmental Studies in a Foreign Language", this year again for kids to experience the environmental problems that are familiar to us in a workshop in foreign languages!

"Kasumi Bousai Arena" in Kasumi-shi Ibaraki Prefecture held an opening commemorative event "Kosuke Kitajima's Talk & KITAJIMAQUATICS Breaststroke Lesson" on Sunday, June 2nd, and invited Kosuke Kitajima, Coca-Cola’s Chief Olympic Officer.

During the summer break, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan will be organizing a special summer program, "Summer school – Let's study at the plant!," at the 5 plant sites in the area.
The summer school will include the regular plant tour, a session to study the key to proper hydration and choosing beverages, as well as an opportunity to create your own eco bag!
Please send in the application form below if you wish to participate. We hope to see you there!