Hokkaido – skiing, seafood and now wine
Located in the northernmost part of Japan, Hokkaido is famous for its fresh seafood and world-class ski resorts. Unlike most of Japan, it has no rainy season and is rarely hit by...
Japan wine – touring Hokkaido and smaller wine regions throughout Japan
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Japan’s growing wine scene on the northern island of Hokkaido, as well as in Yamagata, Niigata, Toyama and Oita. This is the fourth in a series of articles exploring winegrowing in Japan: see also Yoko’s overview in Japan wine – past and future, along with visit Yamanashi and a trip through Nagano. Above, the scenic Kuju winery in Oita.
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