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Depicting “Sapporo’s Terroir” Through 100% Estate-Grown Grapes: A Visit to Sapporo Wine
24 AUG 2026
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【Exclusive Interview with Takahiko Soga of Domaine Takahiko】“There Are Wines That Can Only Be Made in Japan” — Takahiko Soga on Nature, Deliciousness, and the Future of Japanese Wine
3 AUG 2026
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【Tasting Akiu Vol. 3】Winemaking That Reflects Akiu’s Terroir — Visiting Akiu Winery
24 JUL 2026
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【Tasting Akiu Vol. 2】The Best Pairing Is Found at the Source — Discovering Terroage Tohoku
23 JUL 2026
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- How a Site Chosen 20 Years Ago Has Changed: The “Present Progressive” Terroir Facing Château Mercian Mariko Winery6 OCT 20266 OCT 2026How a Site Chosen 20 Years Ago Has Changed: The “Present Progressive” Terroir Facing Château Mercian Mariko Winery
- How Do the World’s MWs See Japanese Wine? Richard Hemming MW on Where Japanese Wine Stands Today and Where It Is Heading4 OCT 20264 OCT 2026How Do the World’s MWs See Japanese Wine? Richard Hemming MW on Where Japanese Wine Stands Today and Where It Is Heading
- Facing a Changing Climate, Unlocking the Potential of Koshu: The Challenge of Suntory Tomi no Oka Winery30 SEP 202630 SEP 2026Facing a Changing Climate, Unlocking the Potential of Koshu: The Challenge of Suntory Tomi no Oka Winery
- Beyond 90 Years of History: The Origins of Suntory Shinshu Shiojiri Winery11 SEP 202611 SEP 2026Beyond 90 Years of History: The Origins of Suntory Shinshu Shiojiri WineryWINERIES
- Depicting “Sapporo’s Terroir” Through 100% Estate-Grown Grapes: A Visit to Sapporo Wine24 AUG 202624 AUG 2026Depicting “Sapporo’s Terroir” Through 100% Estate-Grown Grapes: A Visit to Sapporo WineWINERIES
- 【Exclusive Interview with Takahiko Soga of Domaine Takahiko】“There Are Wines That Can Only Be Made in Japan” — Takahiko Soga on Nature, Deliciousness, and the Future of Japanese Wine3 AUG 20263 AUG 2026【Exclusive Interview with Takahiko Soga of Domaine Takahiko】“There Are Wines That Can Only Be Made in Japan” — Takahiko Soga on Nature, Deliciousness, and the Future of Japanese WineWINERIES北海道
- 【Tasting Akiu Vol. 3】Winemaking That Reflects Akiu’s Terroir — Visiting Akiu Winery24 JUL 202624 JUL 2026【Tasting Akiu Vol. 3】Winemaking That Reflects Akiu’s Terroir — Visiting Akiu WineryWINERIES宮城県
- 【Tasting Akiu Vol. 2】The Best Pairing Is Found at the Source — Discovering Terroage Tohoku23 JUL 202623 JUL 2026【Tasting Akiu Vol. 2】The Best Pairing Is Found at the Source — Discovering Terroage TohokuWINE & DINING
- 【Tasting Akiu Vol. 1】A Journey Through Akiu with All Five Senses, Made Possible by Akiu Inclusive22 JUL 202622 JUL 2026【Tasting Akiu Vol. 1】A Journey Through Akiu with All Five Senses, Made Possible by Akiu InclusiveWINE & DINING
- Blind Tasting Has No Single Right Answer?! Asia’s No. 1 Sommelier Reeze Choi on How to Discover What You Like13 JUL 202613 JUL 2026Blind Tasting Has No Single Right Answer?! Asia’s No. 1 Sommelier Reeze Choi on How to Discover What You LikeKNOWLEDGE北海道
- Who Decides What Counts as “Fine Wine”? — The Question Posed by Asia’s No. 1 Sommelier Reeze Choi21 JUN 202621 JUN 2026Who Decides What Counts as “Fine Wine”? — The Question Posed by Asia’s No. 1 Sommelier Reeze ChoiKNOWLEDGE長野県
- The Manns Wines You Think You Know May Be Out of Date — From Volume to Quality: Where Manns Wines Is Today6 MAY 20266 MAY 2026The Manns Wines You Think You Know May Be Out of Date — From Volume to Quality: Where Manns Wines Is TodayWINE & DINING
- Natural Wine Pioneer Isabelle Legeron on "RAW WINE TOKYO 2026" — Held This Year on May 10 and 11!4 MAY 20264 MAY 2026Natural Wine Pioneer Isabelle Legeron on "RAW WINE TOKYO 2026" — Held This Year on May 10 and 11!WINERIES
- 【Part 2】Hot Springs and Wine: A Stay-at-the-Winery Experience at Domaine de Yunohara3 APR 20263 APR 2026【Part 2】Hot Springs and Wine: A Stay-at-the-Winery Experience at Domaine de YunoharaWINERIES長野県
- 【Part 1】Hot Springs and Wine: A Stay-at-the-Winery Experience at Domaine de Yunohara2 APR 20262 APR 2026【Part 1】Hot Springs and Wine: A Stay-at-the-Winery Experience at Domaine de YunoharaWINERIES長野県
- South American Memories Meet Fine-Dining Technique at unito in Nakameguro — with Exceptional Sparkling Wines from Hirakawa Winery20 MAR 202620 MAR 2026South American Memories Meet Fine-Dining Technique at unito in Nakameguro — with Exceptional Sparkling Wines from Hirakawa WineryWINE & DINING北海道
- Make Your Own Wine — Learning from the Pros at Earl Paysan Winery, Vol. 414 MAR 202614 MAR 2026Make Your Own Wine — Learning from the Pros at Earl Paysan Winery, Vol. 4WINERIES岩手県
- Crafting Your Own Wine with the Pros at Art Paysan Winery — Vol. 38 JAN 20268 JAN 2026Crafting Your Own Wine with the Pros at Art Paysan Winery — Vol. 3WINERIES
- The People Who Create the “Beginning” of Wine: Visiting Suda Grape Nursery in Yamanashi Prefecture5 JAN 20265 JAN 2026The People Who Create the “Beginning” of Wine: Visiting Suda Grape Nursery in Yamanashi PrefectureWINERIES山梨県
- VINEXPO ASIA 2026 | Japanese Wine Pavilion Joint Exhibition Project: Applications Now Open!22 DEC 202522 DEC 2025VINEXPO ASIA 2026 | Japanese Wine Pavilion Joint Exhibition Project: Applications Now Open!WINE TOURISM
- From a Winery in Manriki, Yamanashi: Cave an’s Winemaking That Has Mastered the Basics12 DEC 202512 DEC 2025From a Winery in Manriki, Yamanashi: Cave an’s Winemaking That Has Mastered the BasicsWINERIES
- Your Very Own Winemaking Experience: Learning from Professionals at Art Paysan Winery Vol. 25 DEC 20255 DEC 2025Your Very Own Winemaking Experience: Learning from Professionals at Art Paysan Winery Vol. 2WINERIES
- Your Very Own Winemaking Experience: Learning from Pros at Art Paysan Winery — Vol. 15 DEC 20255 DEC 2025Your Very Own Winemaking Experience: Learning from Pros at Art Paysan Winery — Vol. 1WINERIES岩手県
- I'm going to ask the developers!1 DEC 20251 DEC 2025I'm going to ask the developers!WINERIES
- The Charm of ESPRIT C. KEI GINZA: A World-Renowned Wine List Shining in Ginza16 NOV 202516 NOV 2025The Charm of ESPRIT C. KEI GINZA: A World-Renowned Wine List Shining in GinzaWINE & DINING
- Japanese Wine Pavilion Joint Exhibition Project: VINEXPO ASIA 2026 in Hong Kong4 NOV 20254 NOV 2025Japanese Wine Pavilion Joint Exhibition Project: VINEXPO ASIA 2026 in Hong KongWINE TOURISM
- Promoting Japanese Wine to the World! — Heading Toward VINEXPO ASIA Hong Kong 2026 —21 SEP 202521 SEP 2025Promoting Japanese Wine to the World! — Heading Toward VINEXPO ASIA Hong Kong 2026 —WINE TOURISM
- A Journey Embracing Time: The "Stay-Style Winery Experience" at Niki Hills14 SEP 202514 SEP 2025A Journey Embracing Time: The "Stay-Style Winery Experience" at Niki HillsWINERIES北海道
- Expressing the Terroir of Plots and Vineyards in Wine! New "FROM FARM Winery Building" Completed! Guided Tours Have Also Begun!14 SEP 202514 SEP 2025Expressing the Terroir of Plots and Vineyards in Wine! New "FROM FARM Winery Building" Completed! Guided Tours Have Also Begun!WINERIES山形県
- Understanding the Terroir of "Ono", Nagano Prefecture: KIRINOKA Maker's Seminar (Chardonnay Edition)14 SEP 202514 SEP 2025Understanding the Terroir of "Ono", Nagano Prefecture: KIRINOKA Maker's Seminar (Chardonnay Edition)WINERIES長野県
- A Festival Touring Yoichi's Wineries: Open Farm Festival "La Fête des Vignerons" 20257 SEP 20257 SEP 2025A Festival Touring Yoichi's Wineries: Open Farm Festival "La Fête des Vignerons" 2025WINE TOURISM北海道
- "Natural Wine Is Living Wine": RAW WINE Founder Isabelle Legeron MW Speaks About Natural Wine10 JUL 202510 JUL 2025"Natural Wine Is Living Wine": RAW WINE Founder Isabelle Legeron MW Speaks About Natural WineWINE TOURISM
- Bringing Refreshing Relief to Sweltering Days! Delivered from Heavy Snow Country: Housui Winery23 JUN 202523 JUN 2025Bringing Refreshing Relief to Sweltering Days! Delivered from Heavy Snow Country: Housui WineryWINERIES
- Carrying On the Passion: An Interview with Kodai Kageyama on What TAKIZAWA WINERY Holds Dear14 JUN 202514 JUN 2025Carrying On the Passion: An Interview with Kodai Kageyama on What TAKIZAWA WINERY Holds DearWINERIES北海道
- Right in the Heart of Hokkaido! What Is Its Potential? An Interview with Tetsuya Yamahira of Yukikawa Winery9 JUN 20259 JUN 2025Right in the Heart of Hokkaido! What Is Its Potential? An Interview with Tetsuya Yamahira of Yukikawa WineryWINERIES北海道
- Enjoy a wide variety of Japanese wines! A new izakaya has opened where you can savor Kochi ingredients such as "straw-roasted bonito tataki with salt" alongside Japanese wine!2 MAY 20252 MAY 2025Enjoy a wide variety of Japanese wines! A new izakaya has opened where you can savor Kochi ingredients such as "straw-roasted bonito tataki with salt" alongside Japanese wine!WINE & DINING
- Bottling Yamanashi's Nature! Asking Naomichi Kondo About Komaen Vineyard's Dedication!21 APR 202521 APR 2025Bottling Yamanashi's Nature! Asking Naomichi Kondo About Komaen Vineyard's Dedication!WINERIES山梨県
- Zenkoji Special Viewing × Nagano Wine "Drops of God" Premium Dinner Tour Was Held!15 FEB 202515 FEB 2025Zenkoji Special Viewing × Nagano Wine "Drops of God" Premium Dinner Tour Was Held!WINE & DINING長野県
- Can a World-Class Pinot Noir Be Born? — Kirinoka Vineyards & Winery —6 JAN 20256 JAN 2025Can a World-Class Pinot Noir Be Born? — Kirinoka Vineyards & Winery —WINERIES長野県
- Enjoying Japanese Wine in Hong Kong! One-Michelin-Star "Ando" Pairing Dinner7 DEC 20247 DEC 2024Enjoying Japanese Wine in Hong Kong! One-Michelin-Star "Ando" Pairing DinnerWINE & DINING長野県
- [Washu Award 2024] Judging Session Held in Hong Kong!25 NOV 202425 NOV 2024[Washu Award 2024] Judging Session Held in Hong Kong!WINE TOURISM
- [Part 2] Restaurant SAI 燊 — An Evening Indulging in the Ultimate Pairing of "Oku-Yamanashi Cuisine" and Japanese Wine17 NOV 202417 NOV 2024[Part 2] Restaurant SAI 燊 — An Evening Indulging in the Ultimate Pairing of "Oku-Yamanashi Cuisine" and Japanese WineWINE & DINING山梨県
- [Part 1] Restaurant SAI 燊: An Evening to Relish Supreme Pairings of "Oku-Yamanashi Cuisine" and Japanese Wine17 NOV 202417 NOV 2024[Part 1] Restaurant SAI 燊: An Evening to Relish Supreme Pairings of "Oku-Yamanashi Cuisine" and Japanese WineWINE & DINING山梨県
- Not Just Wine! The Charm of Yamanashi Olives — Fuefuki Olive Oil Maedaya15 NOV 202415 NOV 2024Not Just Wine! The Charm of Yamanashi Olives — Fuefuki Olive Oil MaedayaWINERIES山梨県
- Right by Shibuya Station! Drink, buy, and enjoy Japanese wine! ~WINE SHOP nico Shibuya~11 NOV 202411 NOV 2024Right by Shibuya Station! Drink, buy, and enjoy Japanese wine! ~WINE SHOP nico Shibuya~WINE & DINING広島県
- Wine, Grappa, and Dining! So Much to Enjoy at Naka-Izu Winery Hills1 NOV 20241 NOV 2024Wine, Grappa, and Dining! So Much to Enjoy at Naka-Izu Winery HillsWINERIES静岡県
- The Evolution of Japan’s Oldest Existing Winery, Maruki Winery! Today After Its Renewal!5 OCT 20245 OCT 2024The Evolution of Japan’s Oldest Existing Winery, Maruki Winery! Today After Its Renewal!WINERIES山梨県
- Suntory Tomi no Oka Winery Strengthens Its Focus on Koshu! Also Wins Top Award at DWWA!!10 SEP 202410 SEP 2024Suntory Tomi no Oka Winery Strengthens Its Focus on Koshu! Also Wins Top Award at DWWA!!WINERIES
- A Land Destined for Sake Brewing: The Story Behind SAKE and Wine Crafted by Sasaichi Sake Brewery6 SEP 20246 SEP 2024A Land Destined for Sake Brewing: The Story Behind SAKE and Wine Crafted by Sasaichi Sake BreweryWINERIES山梨県
- [Megmilk Snow Brand "Cheese Club" Collaboration] By Budget! Entertaining with Easy-to-Find Cheeses and Japanese Wine2 SEP 20242 SEP 2024[Megmilk Snow Brand "Cheese Club" Collaboration] By Budget! Entertaining with Easy-to-Find Cheeses and Japanese WineWINE & DINING山梨県
- Weddings Where You Can Enjoy Japanese Wine! Take and Give Needs Co., Ltd.'s Commitment31 AUG 202431 AUG 2024Weddings Where You Can Enjoy Japanese Wine! Take and Give Needs Co., Ltd.'s CommitmentWINE & DINING
- Wine Made at the Foot of a Mythological Mountain: A Visit to Iwami Winery (Shimane Prefecture)30 AUG 202430 AUG 2024Wine Made at the Foot of a Mythological Mountain: A Visit to Iwami Winery (Shimane Prefecture)WINERIES島根県
- [Interview] Azabu-Juban's Aile Blanche Relaunches in a "French Cuisine × Japanese Wine" Style!7 JUL 20247 JUL 2024[Interview] Azabu-Juban's Aile Blanche Relaunches in a "French Cuisine × Japanese Wine" Style!WINE & DINING
- Japanese Wine Featured at Hong Kong Food & Beverage Industry Trade Show! RESTAURANT and BAR HONG KONG Report!!23 SEP 202323 SEP 2023Japanese Wine Featured at Hong Kong Food & Beverage Industry Trade Show! RESTAURANT and BAR HONG KONG Report!!WINE TOURISM
- Hong Kong Washu Awards 2023 — Award Ceremony Report —10 SEP 202310 SEP 2023Hong Kong Washu Awards 2023 — Award Ceremony Report —WINE TOURISM
- Hong Kong Washu Awards 2023: Behind-the-Scenes Judging Report21 AUG 202321 AUG 2023Hong Kong Washu Awards 2023: Behind-the-Scenes Judging ReportWINE TOURISM
- Japanese Wine Is Booming in Hong Kong Right Now: Hong Kong Washu Awards Pre-Event Report!14 AUG 202314 AUG 2023Japanese Wine Is Booming in Hong Kong Right Now: Hong Kong Washu Awards Pre-Event Report!WINE TOURISM北海道
- World-Astonishing Quality! An Interview with Takashi Yokomachi of Vinoble Vineyard8 AUG 20238 AUG 2023World-Astonishing Quality! An Interview with Takashi Yokomachi of Vinoble VineyardWINERIES広島県
- A Light Bringing Radiance to Japanese Wine Culture: Visiting Lumiere7 AUG 20237 AUG 2023A Light Bringing Radiance to Japanese Wine Culture: Visiting LumiereWINERIES山梨県
- Winemaking in Harmony with Nature: Visiting Okuizumo Winery7 AUG 20237 AUG 2023Winemaking in Harmony with Nature: Visiting Okuizumo WineryWINERIES島根県
- Asking Hideaki Koyama! The Secret Behind Rue de Vin's Delicious Wines and Its Future25 JUN 202325 JUN 2023Asking Hideaki Koyama! The Secret Behind Rue de Vin's Delicious Wines and Its FutureWINERIES
- A Closer Look at Winemaking in Kumamoto: Kikuka Winery21 JUN 202321 JUN 2023A Closer Look at Winemaking in Kumamoto: Kikuka WineryWINERIES熊本県
- Uncovering the Appeal of Ajimu Wine Studio: An Exclusive Interview with Director Furuya18 JUN 202318 JUN 2023Uncovering the Appeal of Ajimu Wine Studio: An Exclusive Interview with Director FuruyaWINERIES大分県
- Vin Japonais in Singapore Part 2: Wine Exhibition VINEXPO ASIA Report29 MAY 202329 MAY 2023Vin Japonais in Singapore Part 2: Wine Exhibition VINEXPO ASIA ReportWINE TOURISM
- Vin Japonais in Singapore Part 1: Hosting a Japanese Wine Event On-Site!29 MAY 202329 MAY 2023Vin Japonais in Singapore Part 1: Hosting a Japanese Wine Event On-Site!WINE TOURISM
- Prioritizing the Growing Environment to Achieve Natural Winemaking — Musashi Winery25 MAY 202325 MAY 2023Prioritizing the Growing Environment to Achieve Natural Winemaking — Musashi WineryWINERIES埼玉県
- Visiting Kawachi Wine: A Long-Established Osaka Winery with the Theme of "Crafting 'Wa-In' (Harmonious Japanese Wine)"19 MAY 202319 MAY 2023Visiting Kawachi Wine: A Long-Established Osaka Winery with the Theme of "Crafting 'Wa-In' (Harmonious Japanese Wine)"WINERIES
- Field Visit Report on Kitani Wine, Nara's First Winery19 MAY 202319 MAY 2023Field Visit Report on Kitani Wine, Nara's First WineryWINERIES
- Interview with Makiko Takai: Katashimo Winery, 100-Year Vineyards and Osaka Wine18 MAY 202318 MAY 2023Interview with Makiko Takai: Katashimo Winery, 100-Year Vineyards and Osaka WineWINERIES
- Okayama Wine Valley: Establishing Uniqueness with Rare Grape Varieties!14 MAY 202314 MAY 2023Okayama Wine Valley: Establishing Uniqueness with Rare Grape Varieties!WINERIES岡山県
- I want to raise the west thigh!21 APR 202321 APR 2023I want to raise the west thigh!WINERIES
- Learning Wine and Food "Pairing" – Spring in the South of France3 APR 20233 APR 2023Learning Wine and Food "Pairing" – Spring in the South of FranceWINE & DINING静岡県
- Domaine Tetta: Wine Born from Limestone Soil3 APR 20233 APR 2023Domaine Tetta: Wine Born from Limestone SoilWINERIES岡山県
- Aiming to Further Enhance Value Through Proprietary Quality Assurance: Katsunuma Wineries Club Quality Examination Committee24 MAR 202324 MAR 2023Aiming to Further Enhance Value Through Proprietary Quality Assurance: Katsunuma Wineries Club Quality Examination CommitteeKNOWLEDGE山梨県
- Creating a Culture That Values Living Things ~Winemaking at IKKA WINES (Ikka Farm)~20 MAR 202320 MAR 2023Creating a Culture That Values Living Things ~Winemaking at IKKA WINES (Ikka Farm)~WINERIES山形県
- Akita Winery Tour Part 2: Akitano Winery9 FEB 20239 FEB 2023Akita Winery Tour Part 2: Akitano WineryWINERIES長野県
- Founded in 1924! The Evolution of a Long-Established Winery: Haramo Wine27 JAN 202327 JAN 2023Founded in 1924! The Evolution of a Long-Established Winery: Haramo WineWINERIES山梨県
- Akita Winery Tour, Part 1: Winery Konohana16 JAN 202316 JAN 2023Akita Winery Tour, Part 1: Winery KonohanaWINERIES秋田県
- A Historic and Precious Winery Beloved by Locals: Ushiku Chateau Today12 JAN 202312 JAN 2023A Historic and Precious Winery Beloved by Locals: Ushiku Chateau TodayWINERIES茨城県
- Starting 2023 with Yamanashi Wine: Introducing Unique Wineries!6 JAN 20236 JAN 2023Starting 2023 with Yamanashi Wine: Introducing Unique Wineries!WINERIES山梨県
- Exploring the History of Japanese Wine: The Beginnings of Japanese Wine in Ibaraki and Yamanashi4 JAN 20234 JAN 2023Exploring the History of Japanese Wine: The Beginnings of Japanese Wine in Ibaraki and YamanashiKNOWLEDGE
- Enjoy Both Beer and Wine! A Winery in Ibaraki Prefecture ~ Mugi to Budo Ushiku Brewery ~17 DEC 202217 DEC 2022Enjoy Both Beer and Wine! A Winery in Ibaraki Prefecture ~ Mugi to Budo Ushiku Brewery ~WINERIES
- How to Choose?! Recommended Wines to Bring According to the Occasion27 OCT 202227 OCT 2022How to Choose?! Recommended Wines to Bring According to the OccasionKNOWLEDGE
- Touring Miyagi Wineries with Azusa Segawa: Vol. 3 Ryomi Winery8 SEP 20228 SEP 2022Touring Miyagi Wineries with Azusa Segawa: Vol. 3 Ryomi WineryWINERIES
- Touring Miyagi Wineries with Azusa Segawa: Vol. 2 Fattoria AL FIORE22 AUG 202222 AUG 2022Touring Miyagi Wineries with Azusa Segawa: Vol. 2 Fattoria AL FIOREWINERIES
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