YOSHIKI of X JAPAN started a wine brand "Y by YOSHIKI" in Yoichi.

YOSHIKI has his own wine brand, "Y by YOSHIKIin "The Wine of Yoichi Town, Hokkaido" to produce a wine using grapes from the town of Yoichi, Hokkaido. The grape used is Pinot Noir, and YOSHIKI is so impressed with the potential of Yoichi Town that he aims to produce a world-class wine from this region.

This project was realized in collaboration with Domaine Takahiko, a winery in Yoichi Town, and others. Approximately 1,200 Pinot Noir saplings will be planted and will be available for sale around 2028.

Y by YOSHIKI" from Napa Valley, California, U.S.A., Finally Enters the Japanese Market Launching a Japanese Wine Project in Yoichi, Hokkaido, in Collaboration with World-Renowned Oenologist Takahiko Soga

YOSHIKI PR Office Press Release (May 30, 2025 10:09 PM) "Y by YOSHIKI" from Napa Valley, California, U.S.A., Finally Makes its Debut in Japan Launch of Japanese Wine Project in Yoichi, Hokkaido in Collaboration with World-Renowned Oenologist Takahiko Soga

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