This article provides an overview of the drinking culture in Japan, including its history, popular types of alcohol, social drinking culture, amount consumed by Japanese people, health and safety considerations for drinkers, and common misconceptions about drinking in Japan. It is revealed that although Japanese people consume an average of 8 liters per capita annually which ranks them lower than other countries such as France (12 liters) and Germany (13 liters), they tend to enjoy small amounts responsibly while still taking time out to relax with friends/colleagues over a few drinks here and there without going overboard.