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ANA will offer an updated selection of Japanese sake for service onboard and in ANA lounges starting March 1.
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This industry-leading collection of 55 labels will be served in rotating cycles, retaining several popular and current brands.
TOKYO, Feb. 25, 2026 – All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline and a 5-Star airline for 13 consecutive years, will launch a new selection of 55 premium Japanese sake, beginning March 1. The exclusive selection will be available across all classes on ANA international flights, in Premium Class on domestic flights and in designated “ANA SUITE LOUNGE” and “ANA LOUNGE”*.
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* ANA SUITE LOUNGE: For both international and domestic flights.
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* ANA LOUNGE: For international flights.
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* ANA SUITE LOUNGE or ANA LOUNGE in Honolulu are not included.
The 55-choice collection—the largest lineup in the airline industry—has been meticulously curated under the expertise of Yasuyuki Kitahara, ANA’s sake advisor.
A winner of the fourth World Kikisake-shi Competition and Food & Beverage Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Tokyo Ariake, Kitahara brings his expertise as a master dedicated to showcasing Japanese sake and authentic shochu. He has served as a Sake Advisor for ANA’s “THE CONNOISSEURS” since 2018. “THE CONNOISSEURS” is an expert team of professionals comprising ANA chefs and renowned culinary and alcohol professionals responsible for shaping the airline’s food and beverage offerings.
Featuring a diverse range of flavors, the updated sake selection caters to global preferences, from light and fruity to rich, savory “umami” profiles. A highlight of this year’s selection is “Kamoshibito Kuheiji la maison” (Junmai Daiginjo) from Banjo Jozo brewery, which is highly acclaimed both in Japan and internationally. The refined sake will be served in International Economy Class.
Seasonal meals will be thoughtfully paired with the new sake collection to complement the menu, offering passengers a distinctly Japanese dining experience that evokes the changing seasons and reflects ANA’s commitment to Japanese tradition and quality.
“Featuring an unparalleled lineup of 55 distinguished brands, ANA proudly offers the largest sake selection available to our customers among all airlines,” said Tomoji Ishii, executive vice president of customer experience management at ANA. “We are dedicated to ensuring every passenger, regardless of their seat, can experience the authentic craftsmanship and profound depth of Japanese sake.”
About ANA
Founded in 1952 with just two helicopters, All Nippon Airways (ANA) has grown to become the largest airline in Japan. Today, ANA HOLDINGS Inc. (ANA HD) is recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune.
ANA HD was established in 2013 as the largest airline group holding company in Japan, comprising 73
companies. It offers three distinct airline brands: ANA, Peach, the leading LCC in Japan, and AirJapan, launched in 2024 for international routes covering Asia.
ANA’s legacy of superior service has earned SKYTRAX’s 5-Star rating every year since 2013, making it the only Japanese airline to win this prestigious designation for 13 consecutive years.
In 2025, ANA was honored with FlightGlobal’s Executive Leadership: Asia-Pacific Award for its visionary leadership and strategic growth.
ANA is also a four-time recipient of the ATW Airline of the Year award, recognized for excellence in aviation.
ANA HD has been selected as a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index list for eight consecutive years and the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index list for nine consecutive years.
For more information about ANA and ANA HD, please visit: https://www.ana.co.jp/group/en