81-52-8570114
60, Higashisotoboricho, Higashi-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi, Japan
Japanese popular bottled alcoholic wine with rich polyphenols
- We conduct business with wineries across Japan, from Yamanashi, Nagano, Yamagata, Hokkaido, and more.
- We have a wide selection ranging from reasonably priced 1.8L bottles of wine to fine wines.
- We also carry wines from wineries around the world.
About Japanese Wine
Japanese wine is 100% made with grapes grown in Japan without any imported grapes or grape juice.
It has been said that Japanese wine contains less organic salt compared to European wine.
It can be considered that the reason for this is that Koshu grapes, which are the main ingredient for Japanese wine, contain less organic acid compared to European grapes.
Due to this characteristics, Japanese wine pairs better with seafood compared to wine made with European grapes.
Japanese wine is best served after chilled in a refrigerator, although wine made with European grapes is best served at the naturally cooled temperature of an underground vault called a cave.
Main Wine Production Areas in Japan
| Yamanashi Prefecture | The center of Japanese wine. Koshu grapes are predominant. European grapes (Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay) are also cultivated. |
| Nagano Prefecture | There are many grapes from the United States (Delaware, Niagara, Concord). Merlots from Kikyogahara and Obuse are on the rise. |
| Yamagata Prefecture | There are many Delaware and Muscat Bailey A grapes. |
| Hokkaido | Frost-resistant grapes (Amurensis, Zweigeltrebe, Muskat, Seyval Blanc) are cultivated. |
Main Types of Japanese Wine
| Koshu | Yamanashi and Yamagata are the main locations for cultivation. |
| Muscat Bailey A | Yamanashi, Okayama, and Niigata are the main locations for cultivation. Zenbe Kawakami developed this variety by mixing the Bailey type grape with the Muscat Hamburg type grape. |
| Yama Sauvignon | Nagano and Yamanashi are the main locations for cultivation. This variety was developed from Crimson Glory Vine type grapes. |
| Chardonnay | Hyogo, Yamagata, and Nagano are the main locations for cultivation. |
| Merlot | Nagano and Yamagata are the main locations for cultivation. |
Japanese Appellation of Origin Policies
| Yamanashi Prefecture | Yamanashi Prefecture Winery Association Standardized Mark |
| Yamanashi Prefecture | Kofu City Appellation Control System |
| Nagano Prefecture | Nagano Prefecture Appellation Control System |
| Yamagata Prefecture | Yamagata Prefecture Winery Association Certification Seal |
Wine and Health
Wine is an alcoholic beverage containing many minerals, such as potassium and calcium. As wine itself contains many organic acids, although it is acidic, once it is digested and absorbed in the body it serves as an alkali, similarly to vegetables and fruits. Also, there have been research results announced stating that the polyphenols contained in wine, especially abundantly in red wine, prevent arteriosclerosis, which is a cause of myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction, which are the main cause of death for advanced nations.
Main Wineries
| Hokkaido | TOKACHI WINE, YOICHIWINE, HAKODATE WINE |
| Yamagata Prefecture | Gassan Toraya winery, Takedawinery, Takahata winery |
| Yamanashi Prefecture | Mercian, Suntory, Sapporo wine, Sainteneige wine, Grace-wine, Lumiere, Marswine |
| Nagano Prefecture | Goichiwine, Snanowine, Alpswine, Swiss mura winery |
| Niigata Prefecture | Iwanohara wine |
| Shimane Prefecture | Shimane winery |
| Kumamoto Prefecture | Kumamoto wine |
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Founded in 1855, we collect alcohol and related goods from throughout Japan and deliver them to department stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, liquor stores, bars and restaurants both in Japan and abroad.
Our annual turnover is roughly ¥27.3 billion.
Our company philosophy is:
"We aim to be the preachers who share the deliciousness, fun, and wonder of alcohol with the world, creating a new culture around alcohol."
"With carefully chosen products, we will enrich peoples' lives and contribute to the local community."
"While remaining grateful and respecting tradition, we will always continue to change with the times."
Starting in the retail of sake in the castle town of Nagoya Castle in 1855, we are now a wholesale trading company for all types of alcohol and food, that has been in business for over 160 years.
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We also sell Sake sets (Tokkuri, Masu, decorative barrel, etc,.)
