The Wine Profile

1 In which country is the wine region Yamanashi located?

A South Korea B Japan C Taiwan D China

2 What role does Yamanashi play in Japanese wine production?

A It is Japan's leading wine prefecture and produces the most wine B It is a minor prefecture that mainly produces rice wine C It is a beginner region that started wine production after 2000 D It is only a regional tourist destination with no wine production

3 Where is Yamanashi located in relation to Tokyo?

A On the island of Kyushu far south of Tokyo B Inland immediately west of Tokyo, surrounded by mountains C On the coast north of Tokyo, on the Sea of Japan D On the island of Hokkaido far north of Tokyo

4 Which famous mountain dominates the landscape of Yamanashi?

A Mt Fuji, which rises at the prefecture's southern border B Mt Asahi, the highest peak on Hokkaido C Mt Aso, an active volcano on Kyushu D Mt Tate, part of the Japanese Alps in Toyama

5 What is the biggest climate challenge for grape growing in Yamanashi?

A Constantly cold climate that prevents grapes from ripening B Hot, humid summers with heavy rains at harvest time C Extreme drought and water shortage year-round D Frost in the middle of the warm growing season

6 Which hemisphere is Yamanashi in and when does harvest take place?

A On the equator, with year-round harvest B Southern Hemisphere, with harvest in April–May C Southern Hemisphere, with harvest in February–March D Northern Hemisphere, with harvest from late summer into autumn