Natural-wine project Gunma Yamaiku DAO is drawing growing attention.
As an on-site project event, a grape-seedling planting experience limited to members and prospective members will be held in Numata, Gunma on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
Here are the details.
Aiming to Build Real-World Community
Gunma Yamaiku DAO is more than a wine-production and sales project. Through events, it creates opportunities for members to visit Gunma and the Tone-Numata area in person and works to build a community of people with deeper, real-world ties to the region.
The June 29 grape-seedling planting experience is intended as a symbolic part of that effort.
Participants will plant vines with leading figures in Japan's natural-wine scene.
The project believes that touching the soil and taking part in the work firsthand will deepen both the emotion of eventually tasting the finished wine and participants' attachment to the region.
People considering investment can also join first as prospective members.
About the Grape Seedling Planting Event
The event will take place at a partner farm in Numata, Gunma.
It begins at 10:30 on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
Prospective members considering investment are eligible, and companions of members may also participate.
The participation fee is JPY 5,000 including lunch.
See the reference information below for more about Gunma Yamaiku DAO and the event.
Reference
Gunma Yamaiku DAO Grape Seedling Planting Experience
Date & Time: Sunday, June 29, 2025, 10:30–15:00
Venue: Partner farm in Numata, Gunma; details provided after completing the participation form
Meeting point: Roadside Station Kawaba Den-en Plaza, Parking P4: https://g.co/kgs/dX6N4ZD
Eligibility: Gunma Yamaiku DAO members, investors, and prospective members considering investment
*Companions of members may also participate; elementary-school children and younger are free, junior-high-school age and older pay the full fee.
Capacity: 15, first-come first-served
Fee: JPY 5,000 including tax and lunch; transportation not included
Registration: https://forms.gle/qgNsEDJpBAo5nQTB7
Bring: Gloves, knee-high boots, hat, clothes that can get dirty, rain gear if needed, drinks, and an outdoor chair recommended