Budo

Similar to Japanese strawberries, Japanese grapes - Budo, don't differ much from their Western counterparts, and consumers tend to favor the huge, sweet, eye-catching, and ultimately more expensive types. The key distinction is that Japanese grapes typically have relatively thick skins, which require peeling before consumption.

The dark purple, exceptionally large Kyoho grape is one of the most well-liked grape kinds in Japan. Typically consumed alone, grapes can also be used to make wines. In the late summer and early fall, grapes are in season. Around the Nara Period, grapes were first imported to Japan from China (710-784). In the late 1800s, a more recent influx of fresh cultivars came from the West. Japan's leading grape-growing and wine-producing region are the sunny Yamanashi Prefecture.