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35°41′N 139°41′E · Japan desk

Japan buys with patience and loyalty. Our staff in Japan prospect importers, prepare tastings around the main trade events and follow every sample through.

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The zone

Japan

  • Staff based in Japan
  • Importer prospection across Japan
  • Tastings around the main trade events, such as Tastin' France Japan
  • Close follow-up of samples and first orders
Benjamin BirotBenjamin BirotFounder, General Manager Asia-Pacific

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AdegaMãeLisboa (Torres Vedras)Atze's CornerBarossa Valley, South AustraliaBosio Family EstatesPiedmont (Langhe)Calmel & JosephLanguedoc-RoussillonLe Cellier des GourmetsLe Cellier des GourmetsBordeaux (Saint-Émilion)MollydookerMcLaren Vale, South AustraliaMähler-BesseBordeauxNugnesCampania (Falerno del Massico)RhonéaRhône Valley (southern Rhône)San FeliceTuscany (Chianti Classico)
Export guide · updated 31 Oct 2026

Export wine to Japan: the 2026 guide

Wine from the EU, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Chile enters duty free; otherwise duty is 15% or 125 yen per litre, whichever is less (minimum 67 yen per litre).

Reference data · updated 31 Oct 2026

Wine imports in Japan by country (2025 data)

Japan imported JPY 252.6 billion of wine in 2025 (USD 1.69 billion), up 1.5% and the highest yen value since 2014, for 234 million litres (-2.3%).

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