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    President & Representative Director; 16th Master Brewer

    Shigeru Totsuka

    President & Representative Director; 16th Master Brewer, Karuizawa Whisky Company / Totsuka Sake Brewery

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    President & Representative Director; 16th Master Brewer
    Portrait of Shigeru Totsuka

    Portrait of Shigeru Totsuka

    i. Biography

    Shigeru Totsuka is the founder, president, and representative director of Karuizawa Whisky Company in Karuizawa. He also serves as the chief executive officer and 16th master brewer at Totsuka Sake Brewery Co. Ltd. in Saku.

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    • What roles does Shigeru Totsuka hold at Karuizawa Whisky Company?

      He is the founder, president, and representative director of the company.

    • When did Shigeru Totsuka become the CEO of Totsuka Sake Brewery Co. Ltd.?

      He became the CEO and 16th master brewer of the brewery.

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