Suntory

This one drops the quiet poetry and picks up the pace. It’s busier, louder, and unmistakably commercial—more “buy our drinks” than “contemplate water.” Bright panels, campaigns, product pushes everywhere. Still polished, but now it feels like a brand with sales targets, not just a philosophy. Less serene, more supermarket energy.
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The Japanese Suntory site trades the slow, reverent tone of its global counterpart for something far more kinetic. This is a homepage with things to do—campaigns to click, products to browse, seasonal promotions competing for your attention like a well-organized department store.

Visually, it’s still high quality, but the restraint is gone. Bright colors, dense content blocks, and rotating banners create a sense of constant motion. Navigation is more practical here—you can actually get where you’re going without feeling like you’re interrupting a nature documentary—but it comes at the cost of that refined, almost meditative identity.

What stands out is how clearly this version understands its audience: domestic, engaged, and ready to interact. There’s a stronger emphasis on brands you recognize, limited campaigns, and timely content. It feels alive, current, and undeniably commercial.

In short, the global site sells you a worldview. This one sells you a drink—efficiently, enthusiastically, and with zero pretense.

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Suntory

This one drops the quiet poetry and picks up the pace. It’s busier, louder, and unmistakably commercial—more “buy our drinks” than “contemplate water.” Bright panels, campaigns, product pushes everywhere. Still polished, but now it feels like a brand with sales targets, not just a philosophy. Less serene, more supermarket energy.
The Japanese Suntory site trades the slow, reverent tone of its global counterpart for something far more kinetic. This is a homepage with things to do—campaigns to click, products to browse, seasonal promotions competing for your attention like a well-organized department store. Visually, it’s still high quality, but the restraint is gone. Bright colors, dense content blocks, and rotating banners create a sense of constant motion. Navigation is more practical here—you can actually get where you’re going without feeling like you’re interrupting a nature documentary—but it comes at the cost of that refined, almost meditative identity. What stands out is how clearly this version understands its audience: domestic, engaged, and ready to interact. There’s a stronger emphasis on brands you recognize, limited campaigns, and timely content. It feels alive, current, and undeniably commercial. In short, the global site sells you a worldview. This one sells you a drink—efficiently, enthusiastically, and with zero pretense.
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