WINES of JAPAN

First book on whole picture of wines of Japan issued from Japan to world readers
We are observing people in the world to show their interest to wines of Japan. However only fragmental English information has been provided to the world so far. So, actual situation of wines of Japan characterized by rapidly improving quality of wines of Japan has not been unfortunately available for foreign people.
This book is the first edition written in English which gives the up dated information on the situation of wines of Japan taking up remarkable development of vine cultivation and wine making tackling the unfavorable conditions of Japan, as well as impressive activities of wineries in wine making regions and interesting tastes of Japan Wine actually produced from 100% of Japan’s grapes.

Merit of this book
・ To understand well how to cultivate vines, what grape varieties are grown, how to make wines and what is the characteristics of each region.
・ To understand vividly characteristics of 6 main regions in Japan (Yamanashi, Nagano Kikyogahara, Nagano Chikumagawa Valley, Yamagata Mogamigawa, Niigata and Hokkaido).
・ To understand well activities of wineries and suggested wines of each wineries



Extract of remarks by Mr. H. Yamamoto, President of Japan Wine Association
Recently, recognizing the importance of the development of the wine industry in Japan, the government of Japan has started reorganizing the legislative and administrative systems related to wine, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recommended that the Japanese Embassies serve Japan Wine at appropriate occasions all over the world. If this book is connected with such efforts, it may much effectively fulfill a role to make people overseas understand not only Japan Wine itself, but also Japan’s creative forces and intellects as well as Japanese people‘s nature for loyal dedication.