Hokkaido Wine Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Otaru City, Hokkaido; President: Kimihiko Shimamura, hereinafter "the Company") is pleased to announce the launch of a new weekend-only, reservation-required plan, the "Neighborhood Sushi Pairing Tour." This tour offers a casual pairing experience between the flavors of "neighborhood sushi restaurants" loved by locals for many years and the Company's wines, available at our winery tours. Reservations commence today, July 1st (Wed). ■ Concept: "Beyond Tourism" - New Discoveries Where Local Life and Wine Blend Otaru sushi is nationally renowned, but we often hear questions like, "Which restaurant should I choose?" "I want to pair it with wine, but where can I do that?" "Where do locals actually eat?" In response to these inquiries, the Company has planned this hyper-local pairing tour. Instead of famous establishments in tourist areas, we have chosen to collaborate with "neighborhood sushi restaurants near the winery" that locals frequent and trust. We propose a new experience, distinct from typical sightseeing, where you can discover beloved local tastes in the special space of our winery's underground tasting room. Image: Our wines and the "Neighborhood Sushi Pairing Tour" enjoyed in the special tasting room "Keller3" ■ Three Features of the "Neighborhood Sushi Pairing Tour" 1. A 110-Minute Journey Starting with a Winery Tour This tour includes a presentation on the present state of Hokkaido Wine, explanations of winemaking history, an immersive virtual vineyard experience with popular 4K video, and tours of the barrel aging cellar and the secondary fermentation room for sparkling wine production, offering a rich, sensory experience. Following the winery tour, you will enjoy a casual pairing of our wines and neighborhood sushi in the underground special tasting room "Keller3." (Total duration: 110 minutes) 2. Approachable and Authentic Flavors from "Neighborhood Sushi Restaurants Near the Winery" For the pairing experience, you