Japanese Wine: History, regions, wineries (and cheese)

A comprehensive guide to Japanese Wine covering every region of Japan from Hokkaidō to Okinawa.Learn about the history of wine in Japan, the geography and climate, the viticultural challenges and some unique local solutions.Updated June 2026 to include the latest Japan Winery Award 2026 ratingsThis book includes over:725 producers130 grapes over 80 of which are unique to Japan380 bars, restaurants and wines stores specialising in Japanese Wine125 Japanese Wine fairs and festivals115 cheese producers and some unique Japanese cheese100 photos65 maps38 Japanese wineries and winemakers around the world20 foreign winemakers in JapanPlus suggested itineraries in the major wine regions (Hokkaidō, Yamanashi, Nagano, Yamagata and Ōsaka)Your ideal resource to:Understand all about Japanese WineLocate producers of specific styles (premium, natural, traditional, off-piste)Plan a trip to Japan to include winery visits, wine bars and wine fairsFind wineries that are open to the pubic, offer tastings, have great views, restaurants or accommodationNavigate your way around major cities' wine bars and restaurants serving a range of Japanese WineRead about the major historical figures and modern heroes of Japanese WineLearn about the amazing women making wine in Japan, including superhero single mothersThe Book is printed by Kindle Direct Publishing, an Amazon Company, to order.In rare occurrences the quality of the print might not be satisfactory, in which case a newly printed copy can be acquired via Amazon Customer Service. Read more