For a company that’s only been producing cider for a little over a year, Moriyamaen, located in Hirosaki in Aomori Prefecture, is on the fast track to possibly becoming one of Japan’s most recognizable cider brands wit their “Tekikaka Cidre”. Their success so far is thanks in no small part to the leadership of Toshihiko […]
There’s no doubt that the growing popularity of cider all around the world is forcing apple farmers and wineries in Japan to take notice of not only what is going on around them but also to ponder how they, too, can be a part of this ever-growing movement. Over the last few years, one of
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There’s absolutely no doubt that Chikafusa Mohri is an idea man who was born to create. Having spent most of his career as an architect responsible for designing hot spring baths and public buildings, however, it might seem a little strange that he’s now making cider and wine as the operator of Akiu Winery in
Apples. Orchards. Wine. These are usually the words that one expects to hear when talking about cider and cider making. But what about sake? And stranger yet, a sake brewery? At Kikusui Sake Brewery in Nagano Prefecture’s Iida City, the thought isn’t strange at all. As a matter of fact, it’s a matter of course
Kamoshika Cidre in Ina City, Nagano Prefecture, is well known for being one of the winningest cideries in Japan. Since its start in 2016, they have racked up accolade after accolade, including a hat-trick Best Sweet Cider, Best Japanese Cider, and Platinum trophies at last year’s Fuji Cider Challenge. The man behind Kamoshika’s success is
Matsumoto City in Nagano Prefecture is famous for a great many things: hot springs with breathtaking mountain views, hiking in the Japanese Alps, soba (buckwheat noodles) and wasabi (Japanese horseradish), and various museums and historical sites, including its most famous tourist destination, Matsumotojo (Matsumoto Castle). It is a city that is well-known for its ties
The quiet town of Iizuna in northern Nagano Prefecture has an estimated population of 10,923 in 4212 households. It also once had four elementary schools, at least until the end of 2018 when the schools were forced to close due to a steadily declining number of residents (i.e. children) that began in the mid 1990s.
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Tokyo’s first legitimate cider bar, Cidernaut, opened to great fanfare in March of 2020. One month later, however, as the coronavirus pandemic scare escalated into a nationwide state of emergency being declared, Cidernaut, like many other bars and restaurants across Japan, was forced to close their doors until June. It is a small miracle that
According to a 2018 report by Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, among Japan’s 47 prefectures, 40 had more out-migrants than in-migrants. The country’s competitive labor market means there are plenty of jobs in urban areas, and more young men and women are setting out in search of opportunity. That has been a continuing
In the residential suburb of Komae, Tokyo, on a corner about a ten minute walk from the station, is a light pink building with large glass windows welcoming passersby to stop and look in. Those who do are treated to the sight of a brightly lit refrigerator stocked with craft beer and cider for sale,
