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Rain that Goes Beyond a Blessing… a “Harm”: Grape Farmers Disappointed as Heavy Rain and Lack of Sunshine Reduce Harvest by 40% in Sukagawa City, Fukushima
For us, the summer of 2026 was relatively pleasant with few scorching hot days, but it seems that wasn't the case for autumn's delicacies. Something unusual is happening in the fields and at direct sales outlets. In the vineyards of Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, which are in the peak of harvest season, split berries and spreading disease create an unusual atmosphere unlike any other year. Shoji Sato of Sato Orchard says, "Even if it looks…
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For us, the summer of 2026 was relatively pleasant with few scorching hot days, but it seems that wasn't the case for autumn's delicacies. Something unusual is happening in the fields and at direct sales outlets. In the vineyards of Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, which are in the peak of harvest season, split berries and spreading disease create an unusual atmosphere unlike any other year. Shoji Sato of Sato Orchard says, "Even if it looks…