How many 5-star wineries are there in the Japan Winery Award 2026?

There are 18: 2 in Hokkaido, 3 in Yamagata, 11 in Yamanashi, 2 in Nagano, and 1 in Oita.

Where is 98WINEs located?

It is located in Yamanashi Prefecture and newly received a 5-star award.

What is the Yuko Jurin Award?

A special award selected by Yuko Jurin, original author of the manga 'Drops of God.' In 2026, Geo Hills Winery won it.

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Japan Winery Award®︎2026 Winners Announced! One New 5-Star Winery Added! Special Judge Yuko Jurin Award and JAL Award Also Announced

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Japan Winery Award®︎2026 Winners Announced! One New 5-Star Winery Added! Special Judge Yuko Jurin Award and JAL Award Also Announced
The Japan Winery Award Council (General Incorporated Association) held the 9th Japan Winery Award®︎2026 on June 8, 2026, honoring 318 out of 396 eligible wineries nationwide. Yamanashi Prefecture's '98WINEs' newly received a 5-star rating, and the Special Judge Yuko Jurin Award and JAL Award were also announced.
Source: PR TIMES
Date: Tue Jun 09 2026 05:04:20 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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The Japan Winery Award Council (General Incorporated Association) held the 9th Japan Winery Award®︎2026 on June 8, 2026, honoring 318 out of 396 eligible wineries nationwide. Yamanashi Prefecture's '98WINEs' newly received a 5-star rating, and the Special Judge Yuko Jurin Award and JAL Award were also announced.

Citation: Japan Winery Award®︎2026 Winners Announced! One New 5-Star Winery Added! Special Judge Yuko Jurin Award and JAL Award Also Announced (Tue Jun 09 2026 05:04:20 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
Source: PR TIMES
Date: Tue Jun 09 2026 05:04:20 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)

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The Japan Winery Award Council (General Incorporated Association) held the 9th Japan Winery Award®︎2026 on June 8, 2026, honoring 318 out of 396 eligible wineries nationwide. Yamanashi Prefecture's '98WINEs' newly received a 5-star rating, and the Special Judge Yuko Jurin Award and JAL Award were also announced.

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Q: How many 5-star wineries are there in the Japan Winery Award 2026?: A: There are 18: 2 in Hokkaido, 3 in Yamagata, 11 in Yamanashi, 2 in Nagano, and 1 in Oita.
Q: Where is 98WINEs located?: A: It is located in Yamanashi Prefecture and newly received a 5-star award.
Q: What is the Yuko Jurin Award?: A: A special award selected by Yuko Jurin, original author of the manga 'Drops of God.' In 2026, Geo Hills Winery won it.