Kashira means “head” and is the 2nd in command of production at the brewery. This role could be likened to an assistant production manager and the Kashira will take direction directly from the Toji and relay instructions to all the brewers.

Also See Related Terms:

• Toji
• Motoya
• Kojiya
• Kurabito
• Kuramoto
• Sanyaku

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