According to organizers, many growers are now scouting for the next trend in premium grapes, with red varieties gaining popularity for their visual appeal and market potential. One such contender is ...

TOKYO - Japanese farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi, a top contender to become the next premier, downplayed criticism on Friday (Sept 26) over his ministry's handling of a licensing deal for a prized ...

Japan PM Contender Koizumi Seeks to Quash Criticism Over Prized Grape By Kaori Kaneko and Mariko Katsumura TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi, a top contender to become the next ...

KANZAWA, Japan - A bunch of 24 Ruby Roman grapes was sold Tuesday for 1.2 million yen — the equivalent of about $11,000 U.S. dollars, or $450 per grape — at the first auction of the season in the ...

Grape picking has started at the tourist farm "Shorenji-ko Kanko-mura" in the city of Nabari, Mie Prefecture. In summer, the "Delaware" variety with small grapes is ready to eat, and in autumn, the ...

In Yoichi, on Japan's Hokkaido island, the warming climate that once helped produce award-winning pinot noir grapes is now getting too hot Climate change has helped make the small Japanese town of ...

Kazumi Wines is the first in the US to produce wine from the rare Japanese Koshu grape. Napa Valley Koshu blends Michelle Sakazaki's Japanese heritage with California craftsmanship. NAPA, Calif. - In ...

At a farm in the Ventura town of Fillmore, a family is growing Japanese table grapes. Like Concord grapes, they are big and juicy. But, they have a unique flavor and aroma. Our market host Katie ...