KOYAMARO Kerner 2023

Light, fresh, and easy to drink, yet rich and versatile—a wine that pairs beautifully with any dish.

Hokkaido SPACE Winery & JAPAN Wine Growers

Hokkaido SPACE Winery, located in Naganuma, Hokkaido, is a pioneering shared winery that opened in 2023. It was established by Naoyuki Maro, the founder and representative of JAPAN Wine Growers. The facility allows multiple wine producers to share professional winemaking equipment and cellar space under one roof, lowering the high cost of setting up individual wineries and reducing barriers for new winemakers. Producers benefit from access to quality fermentation and aging equipment, dedicated spaces for their projects, and technical support, enabling them to focus on crafting high-quality wines while exchanging knowledge with others.

JAPAN Wine Growers, established in 2022, is a support organization in Japan’s wine industry that provides consulting, technical guidance, and assistance for vineyard management, winery operations, and winemaking. In addition to supporting new and existing producers with vineyard and winery setup, fermentation guidance, and technical training, the company operates its own wine projects, collaborates with international winemakers, and organizes seminars to strengthen the skills and knowledge of Japanese wine growers. Together, JAPAN WineGrowers and Hokkaido SPACE Winery aim to foster sustainable growth in Japan’s wine industry and elevate the overall quality of Japanese wines.