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Professor Akihiro Kaneko of Okayama University of Science has achieved international recognition for a second consecutive ...

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HIROSAKI, Aomori — A grape-seedling planting event took place in a field in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, on May 2 as the city works toward transforming the Tsugaru region into a wine-producing area.

Amuro’s regulars have been asking for a venue like Aenza. Somewhere led by owner and chef Joy Liu, with the same considered, personal approach to hospitality – but with wine. This winter, they get it.

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