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What to eat in Japan? Top 10 Japanese White Wines

Last update: Mon Mar 24 2025
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Best Japanese White Wine Producers

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Spirit

USA, Japan
4.7
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Iichiko is a renowned Japanese producer of shochu, a traditional Japanese spirit made from various ingredients like barley, sweet potatoes, and rice. Founded by Sanwa Shurui, Iichiko is famous for its commitment to high-quality production and innovation.


Headquartered in the Oita Prefecture of Kyushu, Japan, an area known for its clean water and natural beauty, Iichiko has become a global leader in the shochu industry. Iichiko's most notable products include its flagship barley-based shochu, iichiko Saiten, which is crafted using unique methods such as the "all Koji" fermentation technique. 
AWARDS

SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024, 2023

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold

2022

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold

2024

BEST Iichiko Spirits
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Liqueur

KAGOSHIMA, Japan
4.7
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024, 2023

ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold

2022, 2021

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold

2024, 2021, 2020

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Wine

JAPAN, Japan
4.5
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum

2017, 2016

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Wine

JAPAN, Japan
4.5
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum

2021

BEST Shirayuri Winery Wines
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Wine

YAMAGATA, Japan
4.5
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold

2024, 2021

BEST Takahata Winery Wines
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Wine

KAGOSHIMA, Japan
4.5
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold

2022, 2021

BEST Hombo Shuzo Wines
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Wine

HOKKAIDO REGION, Japan
4.5
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold

2022

BEST Hokkaido Wine Wines
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Wine

HIROSHIMA, Japan
4.5
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold

2022

BEST Vinoble Vineyard Wines
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Best Japanese White Wines

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The Ajimu Wine Moroya Koshu is a white wine from Japan. Made from the Koshu grape, it presents aromas of pear drops and exotic stone fruit, with peach notes. The palate is savory and balanced, offering good length. This still white wine has an alcohol content of 11.5%.


It is celebrated for its unique flavor profile, reflecting the distinctive qualities of the Koshu grape variety.
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum

2022

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Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum

2021

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Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum

2016

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Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum

2016

05
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Platinum

2017

06
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold

2024

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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold

2022

08
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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold

2022

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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold

2021

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IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Gold

2019

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