At a small farm surrounded by mountains, Yuki Nakamura harvests highly prized grapes after sunrise, a variety that can fetch over $100 a bunch in Tokyo but has been widely copied without approval in neighbouring countries. The premium grape called "Shine Muscat," developed by a national institute after 33 years of efforts, is sold almost like a jewel in a box at department stores in Japan where a fruit is considered a luxury item. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES