We attended the Fukuyama Wine Workshop Crowdfunding Launch Commemorative Event for coverage.
Held on Saturday, October 12, to a full house at the 2nd-floor restaurant of Kiyosumi Shirakawa Fujimaru Winery (you can really feel Mr. Furukawa's popularity).
Those knowledgeable about Japanese wine are likely already aware of the situation regarding the winery's eviction. Since the crowdfunding campaign has also launched and looking forward to what is next is the wish of Mr. and Mrs. Furukawa, I would like to refrain from going into details here.
(The background and circumstances up to this point are explained in detail on their website.)
The gathering began with greetings and a toast from the two of them!
The first 30 minutes featured a live stream and YouTube filming for the launch of the crowdfunding campaign, which everyone watched together.
Mr. Furukawa's conversational, heartfelt storytelling drew people in, even moving some to tears!
(RIKA was in tears and could hardly speak.)
Once the broadcast ended, the gathering began in earnest.
The two of them went around to each table, sharing what happened this time and what lies ahead..
Rather than a raucous drinking party, it was a style centered on carefully listening to their thoughts.
Everyone who rushed to the venue was truly a fan of the couple, making for a warm, smiling atmosphere throughout.
At the end, a commemorative photo with everyone!
A photo with those who cooperated in this "Fukuyama Wine Workshop Crowdfunding Launch Commemorative Event": Saori Yanagi from LIFE with WINE, Tomofumi Fujimaru from Fujimaru Winery, Takayuki Horii from READYFOR, and the photographers.
Finally, a message from Mr. Furukawa
https://readyfor.jp/projects/fukuyamawinekobo
Masafumi Nishiura
Executive Partner, CruX Co., Ltd.
Chief Coordinator, NIHON WINE.JP