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Media First Look★Inside the New Storage Facility "Budobashi Cellar"! Soryu Winery (Yamanashi)
Soryu Winery in Yamanashi Prefecture has unveiled its new storage facility, "Budobashi Cellar," to the media for the first time! Mr. Suzuki, the president, guided us inside this massive cellar, which was completed in March 2021. In addition, their vineyard where Koshu is cultivated using trellis training is also being revealed for the first time.
New Video: Domaine Hide (Yamanashi)
We have received footage from Mr. Hide of Domaine Hide in Minami-Alps, Yamanashi Prefecture! Please enjoy Mr. Hide's smile alongside magnificent video of the winery and surrounding scenery. Click here for information on Domaine Hide!
The People Who Create the “Beginning” of Wine: Visiting Suda Grape Nursery in Yamanashi Prefecture
When discussing wine, terms like “terroir,” “winemaking,” and “vintage” frequently come up. However, opportunities to give thought to an even earlier stage—“what kind of grapevines were planted?”—are actually surprisingly rare.
From a Winery in Manriki, Yamanashi: Cave an’s Winemaking That Has Mastered the Basics
Manriki, Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture. We visited during a remarkably beautiful season when the surrounding mountains were steeped in autumn colors and the Koshu vine leaves had turned a striking red. Nestled in the Manriki district, the estate vineyard of Cave an soaks up abundant sunlight, creating a true "pa..." that brings a smile to anyone who visits.
Bottling Yamanashi's Nature! Asking Naomichi Kondo About Komaen Vineyard's Dedication!
To those reading NIHON WINE.JP, there are surely many Koshu enthusiasts among you. At the Washi Award contest held in Hong Kong in 2024, the only Koshu to win the top Platinum award was Komaen Vineyard's "Cru Nishino Koshu"...
[Part 2] Restaurant SAI 燊 — An Evening Indulging in the Ultimate Pairing of "Oku-Yamanashi Cuisine" and Japanese Wine
Taking its cue from being nestled deep in the mountains even among the Fuji Five Lakes, this restaurant defines "Oku-Yamanashi Cuisine" through the flavors of ingredients obtained exclusively from this globally rare location. By serving a variety of seasonal Yamanashi ingredients through the chef's meticulously crafted dishes, it is already creating a stir among food connoisseurs...
[Part 1] Restaurant SAI 燊: An Evening to Relish Supreme Pairings of "Oku-Yamanashi Cuisine" and Japanese Wine
Restaurant SAI 燊 opened on the shores of Lake Saiko in June this year. Drawing from the fact that this area is deep in the mountains even among the Fuji Five Lakes, it defines the flavors of ingredients that can only be sourced in this globally rare location as "Oku-Yamanashi Cuisine," featuring a wide variety of seasonal ingredients from Yamanashi Prefecture...
Not Just Wine! The Charm of Yamanashi Olives — Fuefuki Olive Oil Maedaya
It goes without saying that Yamanashi Prefecture is Japan's largest wine region. Naturally, its grape production is also the highest in Japan. Other fruits, such as peaches and cherries, are also famous. But did you know that high-quality olives are produced in Yamanashi Prefecture as well?
Starting 2023 with Yamanashi Wine: Introducing Unique Wineries!
Happy New Year. Thank you for your continued support of NIHON WINE.JP this year. Again this year, our site will bring you a variety of information about Japanese wine from across Japan.
Exploring the History of Japanese Wine: The Beginnings of Japanese Wine in Ibaraki and Yamanashi
When speaking of the history of Japanese wine, the story of two young men from Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture—Ryuken Tsuchiya and Masanari Takano—traveling to France to study winemaking and later returning to produce authentic wine in Koshu is well known. Many may also think of Zenbei Kawakami from Niigata Prefecture, who bred indigenous Japanese grape varieties.
Full of New Charm! Okunoda Winery (Yamanashi Prefecture)
August is here, and summer is finally in full swing! It is now the season when the grapes grow rapidly. This time, our reporting team headed to Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, in the height of summer.
Tradition and Innovation at Iwasaki Jozo ('Honjo Wine') (Yamanashi Prefecture)
The wines of Iwasaki Jozo are affectionately known by the nickname 'Honjo Wine.' It is one of the long-established wineries in Yamanashi Prefecture. This time, we went behind the scenes at the historic Iwasaki Jozo.
An Inside Look at Dedicated Koshu Winemaking! The Appeal of Katsunuma Jozo (Yamanashi Prefecture)
When it comes to Yamanashi wine, many people likely think of "Koshu wine." This time, we introduce "Katsunuma Jozo," a long-established winery that is exceptionally dedicated to winemaking using the Koshu variety.
Founded in Tenpo 5! Visiting Yamanashi's long-established Kai winery
Yamanashi is home to many winery with a long history. Among them is Kai winery, with a history stretching back to its founding in Tenpo 5 (1834). True to its name, it is a winery located in what was known as "Kai" Province back in the Sengoku period.
Exploring the Appeal of Katsunuma Wine Village (Yamanashi Prefecture): A NIHON WINE.JP Exclusive Report
A few months had passed since our last reporting tour. The NIHON WINE.JP team headed to Katsunuma-cho in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, where early spring was just underway and the cherry blossoms were past their peak. A wonderful landscape came into view, blending the colors of the remaining cherry blossoms with peach blossoms.
The Manns Wines You Think You Know May Be Out of Date — From Volume to Quality: Where Manns Wines Is Today
What comes to mind when you hear Manns Wines? Solaris and other high-end labels? A major producer? Affordable everyday wine? Depending on the person, the image may be very different. A press dinner in Tokyo offered a chance to update that picture.
Bringing Refreshing Relief to Sweltering Days! Delivered from Heavy Snow Country: Housui Winery
Iwamizawa City experiences exceptionally heavy snowfall even for Hokkaido, earning an official designation as a "Special Heavy Snowfall Zone" from the government. Housui Winery, located in Housui-cho, Iwamizawa City, produces wines that perfectly embody this snowy image.
The Evolution of Japan’s Oldest Existing Winery, Maruki Winery! Today After Its Renewal!
Maruki Winery was founded in 1891 by Ryuken Tsuchiya after he returned from studying winemaking in France. It is said to be Japan’s oldest existing winery.
A Land Destined for Sake Brewing: The Story Behind SAKE and Wine Crafted by Sasaichi Sake Brewery
Along the Koshu Kaido highway heading from Tokyo to Yamanashi, past Sasago Pass, Sasaichi Sake Brewery boasts over 360 years of history in Sasago-cho, a town that once flourished as a post station. Originally operating under the house name "Hanadaya," it remarkably began brewing sake back in 1661 and is today the only sake brewery in Otsuki City.
[Megmilk Snow Brand "Cheese Club" Collaboration] By Budget! Entertaining with Easy-to-Find Cheeses and Japanese Wine
When drinking wine, cheese is the natural choice! Cheese is likely one of the first foods that comes to mind for many people as something that pairs well with wine. Recently, a wide variety of cheeses from around the world have become available for purchase in Japan as well.
Japanese Wine Featured at Hong Kong Food & Beverage Industry Trade Show! RESTAURANT and BAR HONG KONG Report!!
“RESTAURANT & BAR HONG KONG 2023” is a major trade show bringing together Hong Kong's food and beverage industry professionals. Held at Hong Kong's largest convention center, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Hong Kong Convention a…
A Light Bringing Radiance to Japanese Wine Culture: Visiting Lumiere
Located in Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Lumiere is a historic winery established 138 years ago in 1885. It was originally founded in 1885 by Tokuyoshi Furiya as "Furiya Brewery."
Aiming to Further Enhance Value Through Proprietary Quality Assurance: Katsunuma Wineries Club Quality Examination Committee
Katsunuma in Yamanashi Prefecture is a leading wine region known to many. It is also famous for its history in the Meiji period, when Ryuken Tsuchiya and Masanari Takano traveled to France to learn winemaking techniques, after which the first authentic wine made from Koshu was produced following their return to Japan.
Founded in 1924! The Evolution of a Long-Established Winery: Haramo Wine
Katsunuma in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, is home to a row of historic wineries. Among them, we paid a visit to Haramo Wine, a truly long-established producer founded in 1924. The name Haramo Wine stems from the fact that this area was once known as "Hara," and the head of the family historically inherited the name Mozaemon across generations, giving rise to "Haramo"...