ABOUT US
Our Vision
Now in its 28th year, Japan Wine Challenge’s key focus continues to be the development of consumer/wine lover awareness and understanding of wines, resulting in on-going increase in sales of quality wines in this very demanding market.
The Japan Wine Challenge is generally considered to be the key vehicle to be properly understood in the market. Exporters, importers and the trade can value and appreciate the Japan WINE Challenge award medal seals which truly confirm that the wine carrying them has been judged to be an appropriate choice for the Japan consumers.
Once the competition is finished each year, we focus all our attention on getting the results out in timely manner, both on the website and through our E-magazine, and to working with entrants worldwide through our medal seals and related promotions to develop demand for their wines in Japan and around the world.
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Our International Partners
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine & Spirits Educational Trust
Riedel
Daiichi Hotel Ryogoku
Nihon Tokan Package
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Why you should reach us?
Over the years the Japan Wine Challenge has established strong connections with international wine bodies and embassies to increase understanding and awareness of wine in Japan. In 2024 competition a total of over 1200 wines from across the world were entered. These were judged by a panel of over 30 top wine professionals from Japan and internationally.
28 years of history
Experienced wine Professionals.
10,000 worldwide wine lovers
Testimonials
We are very proud of our success at the Japanese Wine Challenge which we rate as one of the top 5 wine shows on earth. In many ways our Journey into the excellence of Cabernet Sauvignon has a long way to run, as we are always seeking to learn and improve. As such we look forward to entering your event in the future and thank you for running a wonderful competition.
Taylors Wine
Taylors The Visionary Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
The Japan Wine Challenge is one of the biggest events for us in Asia due to three main aspects: it has become one of the most prestigious competitions of the region thanks to its background and proved experience over the years; the people including the most renowned professionals, accredits its excellence and impact inside the industry and among the consumers; last but not the least, we observe Japan as one of the most important markets for Viña Maipo inside Asia, and expect to connect more and more with the Japanese consumers in the future, thanks, among other things, to our good performance at every edition of the Japan Wine Challenge.
Vina Maipo
Vina Maipo Limited Edition 2011
Champagne Jacquart possesses a great deal of land from which it is able to develop its wines. It has become an iconic Champagne brand in the last 50 years. Now Jacquart is all around the world, especially in Japan where 5 cuvées have been awarded by the Japan Wine Challenge. We are proud of this recognition from one of the best competitions and we would like to thank Japan Wine Challenge for its participation in making Japan one of the leading Champagne markets in the world.
Champagne Jacquart
Champagne Jacquart Blanc de Blancs 2006
Ciders & Spirits
The 28th edition of Japan Wine Challenge will be held together with the 9th Fuji Cider Challenge and the 8th Spirits Competition. This exciting combination showcases the diversity and quality of beverages in Japan and attracts industry professionals and enthusiasts alike.