WHAT WE DO
About Craft Nexus
Connecting Different Cultures. Creating New Value.
Craft Nexus is a Japan-based company connecting people, businesses, and cultures through craft beer and creative collaborations.
Guided by our philosophy, Culture × Joy × Education, we create new experiences and business opportunities through four core activities:
Nexus Connect – Events, festivals, and networking
Nexus Experience – Cultural experiences and education
Nexus Select – Craft beer and specialty products
Nexus Brew – Original beer development and collaborations
Led by a certified Doemens Beer Sommelier with over 35 years of business experience and international experience across more than 40 countries, we bring a global perspective to local partnerships.
Our mission is to connect different cultures, inspire collaboration, and create lasting value for future generations.
Connecting People. Bridging Cultures. Creating New Value.
Service Overview
Cheers to the future.
Everything we do begins with this belief.
MUGI AFTER CHRISTMAS Market 2026 at Osaka Bay Tower
December 26, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join us for a special after-Christmas celebration featuring craft beer, wine, delicious food, handmade crafts, and unique experiences at the Atrium Plaza, Osaka Bay Tower.
MUGI After Christmas Market 2026 
Nexus Select
Opening in July 2026
Discover new craft beers and connections.
Nexus Select offers craft beers from across Japan, carefully selected by a beer sommelier.
✓ Beer sommelier selections
✓ Craft beers from across Japan
✓ Brewery stories
✓ New discoveries
More than a beer shop—
a place to discover something new.
Drinking alcohol under the age of 20 is prohibited by law in Japan. We do not sell alcoholic beverages to anyone under 20.Heading 5
Beer Event Planning
(Beer Events & Networking Events)
Connecting people, communities, and cultures through sustainable events.
We provide event planning and support, from concept development to layout and operations.
✔ Craft beer event planning
✔ Vendor and visitor flow design
✔ Sustainable event ideas
✔ Craft beer networking events
✔ Team building Event
Our goal is not simply to hold events, but to create places where people connect and local culture grows.
Packaging & Equipment Consulting
Balancing what can be made and what can last.
Professional consulting as a packaging machinery specialist
Package optimization
Support for investment decisions and overseas equipment
Kazuo Takeshiba
Owner of CraftNexus
Doemens Beer Sommelier (International Certification)
Japan Beer Sommelier
Certified Packaging Machinery Consultant
– Over 30 years of hands-on experience in packaging and manufacturing
– International business experience through assignments in the U.S. and the Netherlands
– Visited more than 40 countries, experiencing global food and craft culturesDoemens Beer Sommelier (International Certification)
– A systematic and global perspective on beer, based on international standards
Culture Joy Education
Culture — Understanding the Roots
We explore the history, the land, and the maker’s intent,
and engage with value at its core.
Joy — Designing Value into Experience
We deliver what is good in the right way,
turning value into joy.
Education — Building Knowledge for the Future
We share knowledge, strengthen decisions,
and build systems that last.
OUR WORK
Portfolio
We are currently building connections between culture and business,
working with partners in Japan and overseas to create relationships where value reaches the right people.
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International Partnership team building support
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Business Networking Events Through Craft Beer
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Available on Amazon Kindle from March 6
Amazon Kindle Book Enjoy leaning EnglishAmazon Kindle Book Enjoy Dring Craft BeerWE LOVE BLOGGING
Insights & Perspectives
We share insights on our work,
beer culture, international business, and relationship design.
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CONNECT WITH US
Contact us
Contact: info@craft-nexus.com
If our ideas and approach resonate with you,
please feel free to reach out.