Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings operates Coca-Cola's largest Japan bottling business, manufacturing and distributing beverages across 35 prefectures through 17 bottling plants, 53,000+ vending machines, and automated Mega Distribution Centers serving consumers, food service operators, and retailers.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1960
- HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings does
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. is the publicly traded holding company (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, ticker 2579) that controls Coca-Cola's largest bottling operation in Japan, responsible for approximately 90% of Coca-Cola system sales volume in the country. The group operates through its main subsidiary Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc., employs 12,667 people as of December 31, 2025, and traces its corporate lineage to Nichibei Inryo Co., Ltd., established in December 1960. Formed in April 2017 through the merger of 12 Coca-Cola bottler companies and restructured into a holding company in January 2018, the group is headquartered at Tokyo Midtown Tower in Minato-ku, Tokyo, with Coca-Cola (Japan) Co., Ltd. as the largest shareholder at 17.014%.
The group manufactures, packages, distributes, and markets Coca-Cola brand beverages and other FMCG products through an integrated infrastructure that includes 17 bottling plants, automated Mega Distribution Centers (Saitama Mega DC and Akashi Mega DC), and a vending machine network contributing to the industry's 1.95 million machines in Japan. Over 53,000 Coca-Cola vending machines are integrated with the Coke ON mobile application, which enables digital drink ticket redemption, promotional campaigns, and shareholder benefit distribution. The product portfolio spans soft drinks, ready-to-drink teas, juices, water, and alcoholic beverages distributed through subsidiary Bannai Saketen Inc., with Monster Energy (355ml can) added to the vending assortment from early June 2026.
Revenue of 893.8 billion yen in FY2025, with 24.5 billion yen in business income under IFRS, is generated primarily through beverage manufacturing and sales flowing across three primary channels: vending machine operations (Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Vending Inc.), food service and office coffee service (FV Japan Co., Ltd.), and retail distribution across 35 prefectures. The go-to-market blends channel partnerships (Uber Eats Japan delivery platform), enterprise field sales with dedicated teams across 35 prefectures, and direct-to-consumer digital engagement through the Coke ON app. Customer segments include general consumers, food service operators, retail outlets, delivery platform partners, and shareholders participating in a progressive dividend program targeting a 40% payout ratio and 2.5% DOE ratio under Vision 2030.
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings
- Legal name
- Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc.
- Website
- https://en.ccbj-holdings.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1960
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings operates Coca-Cola's largest Japan bottling business, manufacturing and distributing beverages across 35 prefectures through 17 bottling plants, 53,000+ vending machines, and automated Mega Distribution Centers serving consumers, food service operators, and retailers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Beverage Bottling and Distribution
- NAICS
- Soft Drink Manufacturing (312111), Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing (31211), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)
- SIC
- Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086), Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Non-Alcoholic Beverage Bottling/Canning & Packaging Operations (AFAFABAO)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Beverage Wholesale Distribution (Non-Alcoholic) (CRAOAAAH), Non-Alcoholic Beverage Co-Packing (Soft Drinks, Juice, RTD) (AFAFAIAB)
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Where Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tokyo
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices11 records
Markets served
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Beverage Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing, distribution, and sales of Coca-Cola and other beverage products. Revenue of 893.8 billion yen in 2025. Includes soft drinks, teas, juices, and water products across multiple channels.
- Alcoholic Beverage Distribution: Distribution and sales of alcoholic products including sake and other alcoholic beverages through Bannai Saketen Inc. subsidiary
- Vending Machine Operations: Operational vending machine business through Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Vending Inc., generating revenue from beverage sales through owned and operated vending machines
- Food Service and Corporate Beverage Service: Office coffee service and food service beverage solutions through FV Japan Co., Ltd. and Coca-Cola Customer Marketing Co., Ltd.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Dividend payments to shareholders |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Shareholder benefit program - Coke ON drink tickets |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ready-to-drink tea products price increase |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings manufactures, packages, distributes, and markets beverage products (Coca-Cola, teas, juices, water) across Japan through an integrated network of 17 bottling plants, automated distribution centers, retail channels, food service operators, and a vending machine network of 53,000+ machines. The company also operates the Coke ON digital platform for drink ticket redemption, shareholder benefits, and customer engagement.
Product overview
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. is a group management and asset management holding company, with its primary operating subsidiary Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. responsible for manufacturing, distribution, and sales of beverage products and alcoholic products across Japan. The company operates through a multi-tier subsidiary structure including FV Japan (beverage manufacturing and office coffee service), Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Vending Inc. (vending machine operations), and other group companies. The product portfolio centers on Coca-Cola brand beverages along with other beverage products distributed through an extensive nationwide vending machine network of approximately 1.95 million machines. The company also operates the Coke ON mobile application for drink purchases and redemption at vending machines, and offers shareholder benefit programs through this platform.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. Main operating subsidiary handling manufacturing, distribution, and sales of beverage and alcoholic products
- Coke ON
Products and services
- Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. Main operating subsidiary responsible for manufacturing, distribution, and sales of beverage products and alcoholic products across Japan.
- Vending Machine Network
- Coke ON App Mobile application enabling users to redeem drink tickets, access promotional offers, and utilize shareholder benefit programs at Coca-Cola vending machines across Japan.
- FV Japan Office Coffee Service Beverage manufacturing, processing, and sales including office coffee service business for corporate customers across Japan through FV Japan Co., Ltd.
- Monster Energy Vending Launch Sales of Monster Energy 355ml cans through the Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan vending machine network, scheduled to start in early June 2026.
- Bannai Saketen Alcoholic Beverage Distribution Distribution and sales of alcoholic products including sake through Bannai Saketen Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.
Quantifiable outcome
- Revenue: 893.8 billion JPY (2025); Business income improved by 26+ billion yen over two years
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.
- Uber Eats JapancoreCollaboration for hydration support initiative targeting Uber Eats Pro delivery partners. Diamond-ranked delivery partners receive 20 drink tickets redeemable through Coke ON app at 53,000 vending machines nationwide. Running third consecutive year from August 1 to September 30, 2026. Partnership addresses extreme heat days and supports outdoor delivery workers.
- CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)coreAchieved position on CDP Supplier Engagement Leaderboard for fourth consecutive year and CDP Water Security A List rating for third consecutive year (2025). Partnership focuses on supply chain climate engagement and water stewardship.
- Thinkran Holdings Co., Ltd.coreJoint venture onEQuest Co., Ltd. established in January 2025 for installation, management, operation, maintenance, sanitation, manufacturing, sales, repair, parts supply, and import-export of various vending machines and soft drink equipment.
- Coca-Cola (Japan) Company, LimitedflagshipBottler's agreement with The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola (Japan) Company, Limited for manufacturing, distribution, and sales of Coca-Cola products. Coca-Cola (Japan) Co., Ltd. is major shareholder with 17.014% stake.
- TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures)coreRegistered adopter of TNFD recommendations, promoting information disclosure aligned with TNFD Recommendations v1.0. Company has strengthened biodiversity conservation efforts with agreements with local forestry cooperatives in every water source area of 17 bottling plants.
- Accenture Co., Ltd.coreJoint venture NeoArc Co., Ltd. established in January 2024 providing human resources, general affairs, finance, procurement, customer service sales support on consignment, and development/operation/maintenance of computer hardware, software, systems, and networks.
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)coreMember of GX (Green Transformation) League promoting carbon neutrality and social transformation by 2050. Committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% versus 2015 levels and Scope 3 by 30% by 2030, with net zero by 2050.
- The Coca-Cola CompanyflagshipParent brand company with bottler's agreement for manufacturing and sales of Coca-Cola products. Coca-Cola Export Corporation holds 8.521% stake. Company is one of approximately 225 worldwide bottling partners.
Scale indicators14 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Kirin Holdings: Japanese beverage major spanning soft drinks, beer, and RTD beverages; another broad Japanese incumbent competing for vending placement and retail distribution share.
- Ito En: Japan-listed beverage manufacturer focused on tea, water, and vegetable beverages with its own branded portfolio; an overlapping domestic incumbent competing for the same retail and vending shelf space as CCBJH.
- Suntory Beverage & Food: Listed Japanese beverage arm of Suntory Holdings with broad CPG brands across soft drinks, water, and RTD coffee; a major Japanese incumbent competitor in retail and vending channels.
- Asahi Group Holdings: Japanese beverage and alcohol conglomerate with a strong soft-drink, water, and RTD tea portfolio; competes with CCBJH in retail, vending, and food-service channels across Japan.
Direct peers
- Coca-Cola FEMSA: Largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America and a TCCC anchor bottler; another direct global peer operating under the same concentrate-supply, bottling, and territory-based model as CCBJH.
- Arca Continental: Mexico-based Coca-Cola anchor bottler with operations across Latin America and the US Southwest; directly comparable in scale, bottling model, and TCCC licensee economics.
- DyDo Group Holdings: Japanese beverage company operating a large nationwide vending machine network alongside manufacturing of canned coffee and soft drinks; the most direct Japan-listed peer to CCBJH given its similar vending-channel exposure and beverage portfolio breadth.
- Coca-Cola HBC: Coca-Cola anchor bottler for 29 countries across Europe and Nigeria; shares CCBJH's business model of producing, selling and distributing Coca-Cola brands under long-term licensing arrangements with TCCC.
- Coca-Cola Europacific Partners: Largest Coca-Cola bottler by revenue globally, listed in the US and Europe; directly comparable to CCBJH as a Coca-Cola anchor bottler with integrated manufacturing, distribution, and merchandising across multiple mature markets.
Emerging players
- Yakult Honsha: Japan-listed probiotic and beverage company with a strong direct-to-consumer/home delivery model in Japan; overlapping functional beverage positioning and route-to-consumer infrastructure.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles12 records
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries13 records
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings
What does Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings do?
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings manufactures, packages, distributes, and markets beverage products (Coca-Cola, teas, juices, water) across Japan through an integrated network of 17 bottling plants, automated distribution centers, retail channels, food service operators, and a vending machine network of 53,000+ machines. The company also operates the Coke ON digital platform for drink ticket redemption, shareholder benefits, and customer engagement.
Is Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings a public or private company?
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings founded?
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings was founded in 1960. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings based?
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Beverage Manufacturing and Sales are the primary driver. The others are alcoholic Beverage Distribution, vending Machine Operations and food Service and Corporate Beverage Service.
Who are Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Kirin Holdings, Ito En, Suntory Beverage & Food and Asahi Group Holdings. Direct peers are Coca-Cola FEMSA, Arca Continental, DyDo Group Holdings, Coca-Cola HBC and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. Yakult Honsha is listed as an emerging player.
Does Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings have an API?
No public API is recorded for Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings.
What industry is Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings in?
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings's product category is Beverage Bottling and Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAFABAO, Non-Alcoholic Beverage Bottling/Canning & Packaging Operations, with a secondary code of CRAOAAAH, Beverage Wholesale Distribution (Non-Alcoholic). Its NAICS code is 312111 and its SIC code is 2086.