TOKYO/NEW YORK -- Crunchy, fragrant and sweet, Japan's Shine Muscat grape went through more than 15 years of testing and selection before it was finally released as a new breed.
Nearly 2,000 varieties of native produce banned from transport abroad

Amao strawberries are among the natively developed fruits whose seeds and seedlings are banned from being taken out of Japan.
TOKYO/NEW YORK -- Crunchy, fragrant and sweet, Japan's Shine Muscat grape went through more than 15 years of testing and selection before it was finally released as a new breed.