OIV has approved and recognized a new grape varietal called Yamasachi, the third indigenous Japanese grape to be recognized by the association. Read More
Japan
Mari Yasuda explains here the history of Japan's love affair with Beaujolais Nouveau, a light and fruity red wine that so intently captivated the Asian country. Read More
Japan's first zero-sugar and zero-carb beer proves to be a huge success upon release, affirming the country's growing health trend for low-carb beverages. Read More
The Japanese government has announced they will revise liquor taxes in October. Mari Yasuda reports from Japan on the impacts, and reactions from importers and merchants. Read More
Mari Yasuda charts the magnificent rise of non-alcoholic drinks market in Japan. Read More
On July 15, Otokoyama Honten, a more than 100-year-old sake brewery in Kesennuma of the coastal Miyagi Prefecture in Japan, finally re-opened its shop after being severely damaged by a devastating tsunami in 2011. Read More
The World's Best Vineyards for 2020 have been revealed, and two Asian wineries made onto the top 50 list. Find out who they are. Read More
How did Japanese restaurants and bars manage to keep their business afloat during and after lockdown? Smart take-away policy using smaller bottling formats and promoting rare gems are some of the strategies that saved many businesses, writes Mari Yasuda. Read More
Mari Yasuda, a wine writer and educator based in Japan, has joined Vino Joy News as contributing editor to cover Japan’s dynamic wine market.
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Who is Malory Lane? Meet the 'gaijin' cheesemonger in Japan that's changing the scene. By Ivy Ng Read More