Shiojiri City in Nagano Prefecture and Trustbank, Inc. have launched a special feature on Shiojiri wines on Furusato Choice, one of Japan's largest comprehensive hometown tax donation platforms, as part of an initiative based on their partnership agreement.
The project aims to promote the wine industry and revitalize the region through hometown tax donations.
Here are the details.
About the Special Feature
The special feature published on Furusato Choice was created by Shiojiri City and Trustbank, Inc., which plans and operates Furusato Choice, as part of their collaboration agreement.
The page features Shiojiri wines that won gold medals at the Japan Wine Competition 2025, as well as rare limited-production wines offered as Furusato Choice-exclusive return gifts. It also highlights new wineries making their first appearance in the hometown tax program, introducing both the region's appeal and the challenges being taken on locally.
What's Included in the Feature
The feature introduces not only the appeal of Shiojiri wine, one of Japan's leading wine regions, but also the citywide initiatives Shiojiri is pursuing to develop its wine industry.
Alongside Shiojiri wines that received gold medals at the Japan Wine Competition 2025, rare bottles attracting attention from wine lovers inside and outside the region are offered in limited quantities as Furusato Choice exclusives.
Featured producers also rotate weekly, creating opportunities for donors to discover new flavors and the distinctive character of the region.
The project has also enabled newly established winemakers in the city to offer products through the hometown tax program for the first time, creating a mechanism through which donations can support the next generation of wine production.
It's a page Japanese wine fans will not want to miss.
Why not take a look?
Reference
Shiojiri Wine Special Feature Overview
Feature Published: November 17, 2025
Participating Wineries and Grape Growers: More than 30
Return Gifts Listed: More than 50 newly registered items — as of November 17, 2025
Feature URL: https://www.furusato-tax.jp/feature/a/series_japanese_wine/shiojiri