Pharmacuticals and beer, sounds like a match made in university ;) !
I've been here for almost 10 years now, and kirin classic was the first beer that got the nod of approval (there's a lot of crap out here), hence the username. Still doesn't compare (world's apart) to a well kept pint of John Willes from The Angel (now if you want Japanese Tales, talk to the landlord there).
On a side {side} note, last time I was home and shopping in the big Tesco, along with sushi (!), it stocked Asahi Super Dry cans. Stay away from that. It's the best-selling beer here, but it's watery-weak and 'orrible, especially from a can.
Cheers,
KC