No. 8325 December 20
Suntory Museum of Art exhibits "Turkey - Great Civilization and Art"

From February 18 to April 6, 2003 Suntory Museum of Art exhibits "Turkey - Great Civilization and Art: Masterpieces from Sadberk Hanim Museum, Istanbul." This exhibition introduces visitors to Turkey's 7000 years of history and culture in this "Year of Turkey in Japan."

No. 8324 December 19
SUNTORY QUARTERLY 71st Issue Features "Toughness in a Glass"

The 71st issue of SUNTORY QUARTERLY (500 yen including tax) is now available at selected bookstores throughout Tokyo, Kanagawa and Osaka district. This issue features modern toughness by exploring tough taste, tough mentality and attraction of whisky as drink that holds tough mentality. For direct order please contact Tokyo Public Relations Office (Tel: 03-3470-1104).

No. 8321 December 17
BOSS Appears on an Ad-Rail

Suntory's canned coffee, BOSS, appears on an Ad-Rail, the-first-in-the-world advertisement on a handrail of an escalator. The Ad-Rail could be seen at Bic Camera, Yurakucho from December 20, 2002 to January 19, 2003 and publicizes "SUGU BOSS" campaign.

No. 8318 December 10
Suntory Flowers Ltd. Introduces Velvet Blue MOON DUST, Blue Carnation

From December 17 Suntory Flowers Ltd. markets standard (1 large flower each stem) velvet blue MOON DUST in metropolitan area, Keihanshin area and Tokai area. The flower that was developed with Florigene Pty. Ltd. of Australia is carnation with deep dark bluish-purple color and velvet-like noble texture. It is ideal for parties and Christmas season.

No. 8317 December 10
New Suntory DIET NAMA in Market

From January 28 Suntory starts marketing renewed DIET NAMA, low-malt beer, with its catchphrase, "50% less calorie, 70% less sugar, 50% less purine bodies." By adding barley to its ingredients tastefulness and richness are enhanced while maintaining its original smoothness. 500ml/350ml can retails at 185/135yen.

No. 8315 December 3
Suntory to Start Marketing VITTEL

Based on the partnership agreement with Mitsui & Co., Ltd., a selling agency of VITTEL of Nestle Group, Suntory starts marketing VITTEL from January 7, 2003. VITTEL is French natural water that is produced from vast 5000-hectare nature reserve and is rich in mineral as calcium and magnesium. 1.5ltr, 750ml, 500ml, 330ml(square type), 330ml(circular type) PET bottle retails at 230yen, 160yen, 130yen, 105yen, 115yen respectively. 1ltr/500ml glass bottle retails at 500yen/300yen.