Masataka Taketsuru was a Japanese chemist and businessman. He is known as the founder of Japan's whisky industry and Nikka Whisky Distilling.
Masataka Taketsuru and his wife Rita
The Taketsuru House (old brewery) in Takehara, Hiroshima
Bust of Masataka Taketsuru in Yoichi, Hokkaido
The Nikka Whisky Distilling Co. Ltd. is a producer of Japanese whisky and other beverages headquartered in Tokyo. It is owned by Asahi Group Holdings.
Nikka Whisky Distilling
Monument to Masataka Taketsuru, the founder of Nikka Whisky
A 50 cl bottle of From The Barrel
All Malt (left) and Malt Club (right) blended whiskies