Japan’s Burgeoning Viticulture: International Interest is Opening Japanese Drinkers’ Eyes

The area around the Chapelle de L’Oratoire of Beaune (visible at the right back), which hosted the Salon. (© Ukita Yasuyuki)

The Hôtel-Dieu of Beaune, once a free hospital for the poor, is now a popular sightseeing spot. It formerly made and sold wine to fund operations, so it retains deep connections to the wine industry. (© Ukita Yasuyuki)

The Japanese community living in Burgundy helped to run the event. They served 600 bottles across 139 labels. (© Ukita Yasuyuki)

Visitors listen to explanations at the Domaine Takahiko booth. (© Ukita Yasuyuki)

On the left is a wine journalist specializing in covering and talking about Japanese wine. On the right is Etienne de Montille, a Burgundy wine maker also making wine in Hokkaidō, whose wine was also being served at this event. (© Ukita Yasuyuki)

From left: Ike Toshihiro of Nagomi Vineyards, Oka Noriyuki of Gubi Gubi, and sponsor and winemaker Iwasaki Genki. (© Ukita Yasuyuki)