Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Suntory Chairman Niinami Resigns Amid Supplement Probe
The boss of a big drink company, Suntory, had to quit because police are checking if he bought something that might break the law.
They are looking into a supplement he purchased.
Japan has strict rules against illegal drugs, and even famous people can get in trouble.
Niinami stepped down from his role as chairman.
The exact contents of the supplement are under investigation, but there are speculations that it could be related to cannabis.
This situation could affect the company.
Takeshi Niinami resigned as Suntory chairman.
The resignation follows a police probe.
The probe concerns a purchased supplement.
The supplement's legality is part of the inquiry.
Japan has strict drug laws.
- Who
- Takeshi Niinami
- What
- Resigned as Suntory Chairman
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Japan
- Why
- Due to police probe
- CEO
- Takeshi Niinami
- Company
- Suntory
- Reason for Resignation
- Police probe into supplement
- Supplement
- Could contain cannabis components
- Japan's Laws
- Criminalize cannabis use and possession