Wines made entirely from grapes grown in Japan are becoming popular for the way they match some types of Japanese cuisine.

Says Farm Co., a winery in Himi, Toyama Prefecture, was established by a local fish wholesaler who built a vineyard on a hill commanding a view of Toyama Bay and the Tateyama mountain range.

Although the city is known for its seafood, the winery began building the vineyard in 2007 in a bid to create a new indigenous product and job opportunities.