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Get a Grape
While legend has it that the
first wine grapes were grown
in Japan as early as 718 AD,
local wine did not win acclaim
overseas until recently. The
country’s signature grape,
Koshu, is mainly grown in the
lush mountains of Yamanashi
DISCOVER Japan Your Way of the 90 vineyards here, but
Prefecture; tours and
tastings are offered at most
Sadoya (www.sadoya.co.jp),
is a particular favorite.

Furano wine flavored
with lavender, produced
in northern Hokkaido

JAPAN
RAISE A GLASS

From flavorful sake to refreshing beer, ceremonial matcha tea to biting
whiskey, the Japanese drinks cabinet is overflowing with tasty tipples.
Alongside these classic beverages, there are surprising new additions,
drawing on international influences. Don’t miss these must-drinks.

TOP TEAS IN
5 JAPAN

Matcha
These powdered green
tea leaves are used in
every thing from ice
cream to noodles.
Sencha
While the green tea
used in matcha is grown
in the shade, Sencha is
reared in the full sun.
Hopping Mad
Hojicha Japan’s big four – Kirin, Asahi,
This green tea has less Sapporo, and Suntory – are known
caffeine than others. around the world, as are a number
of craft breweries. For a hopping
Mugicha good time, visit the Sapporo Beer
Chilled barley tea is Garden and Museum (p320) to learn
popular in summer time. about the history of beer, and to
sample some delicious brews.
Genmaicha
Made from green tea
and brown rice, this is On Japan’s northermost
used to settle stomachs. island, Sapporo entices
visitors in from the cold
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