Did you know Tokyo is home to local brews? Tokyo Port Brewery is a brewery out of Tokyo that has gone back into business after 100 years’ time. Their amazake is noted for a natural sweetness produced from rice and rice malt. In this installment, we delve into what’s behind a duo producing local sake developed exclusively in Tokyo, as well as the unique water that dictates its delicious flavor. We also explore a worldwide amazake party and the lovely glass vessels that enhance its appeal.

The Iyokan is well-known as the representative fruit of Ehime Prefecture, and approximately 90% of domestic production takes place there. The flavors of the Iyokan fruit, raised with meticulous time and effort, are exceptional! The fruit’s refreshing scent is soothing to the senses as well. Through these articles, we will provide a wealth of information on the people who love these Iyokans and the towns and cities of the area overflowing with charm.

Gorojima Kintoki sweet potatoes are chock-full of soft and flaky texture.
Through repeated trial and error, they have been cultivated into one of Japan’s leading brand-name sweet potatoes.
Here we delve into the farmers behind Gorojima Kintoki and the traditional culture and cuisine of Kanazawa.

Cherries are delicious tiny red fruits that are shaped liked hearts.
Among them, the Sato-nishiki strain of cherries is popular for its rich, bittersweet flavor. These little fruits are chock-full of a long history and the commitment of farmers’ hard work.
We visited Yamagata Prefecture to meet the locals who pour their hearts and souls into each Sato-nishiki cherry.

The large, bright red Amao strawberries have an unmistakable appearance.
Find a smile drift across your lips as their fresh sweetness unfurls in your mouth.
One secret to the delicious flavor of Amao strawberries is where they are produced! We visited Fukuoka to get the scoop.

The rich soil, light, and greenery of Shinshu is where Shinshu Kyoho grapes are produced.
Small fruits cluster together on the vine to create bunches, as though a special gift designed for sharing. We delve into the details of the unique Kyoho grape and the people behind it.

This year marks the 56th anniversary of the familiar orange Yubari melon.
This sweet and fragrant fruit will leave you spellbound. It is the product of the hard labors of those living in this region, known for its strictures -- Yubari is inundated with snow from November to March.
In this report, we give you the scoop on Yubari melon farmers and what goes down when the melons go to auction!

The tea in Uji has been developed and refined for over 400 years and passed down through the generations by locals. Today, it is a beloved tea throughout Japan.
Over the years, Uji tea has been continuously refined to produce a more delicious product.