japanese wine

Food & Drink | KANPAI CULTURE Sep 9, 2016

by Melinda Joe

Five years ago, Japanese wine was still considered a novelty, and finding it in Tokyo required a fair amount of searching. These days, most shops carry at least a few varieties and some have entire shelves dedicated to domestic wine. Popular magazines now run ...

National Feb 6, 2014

Locally produced wines selling well as they pair up with nation's cuisine

by Asako Takaguchi

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 ...