Actually Bud has Breweries all over the world!
I figured they would have in the in the Orient.
Kirin, yes used to carry it in my liquor store along with all of the imported beers I could get. One of the few of course!
Many were not very good, but others were outstanding in taste. Cost, well another factor and small market.
But, was available! No, Corona, was not a good beer then or now!
Mexicans like Bud! Well that is what they bought.