Take your sake knowledge to new heights with the Sake School of America's Certified Sake Adviser online course. Open to hospitality professionals and sake enthusiasts alike, this course features an engaging mix of lectures, hands-on tastings (with samples shipped to your door), and interactive group discussions. Discover the history, ingredients, tasting techniques, and classification of...
Kickstart your sake journey with this Certified Sake Sommelier course, created in collaboration with the Sake Sommelier Association. This dynamic program runs over three sessions, blending virtual and in-person learning. Delve into sake’s history and culture, master production techniques, refine your tasting skills, and polish your serving etiquette. Ideal for anyone looking to break into...
Celebrate the pride of Aomori with an incredible sake tasting party for the 21st edition of this beloved event! Enjoy sake from local breweries recognized under the new 'GI Aomori' geographical indication, paired with a delicious seated buffet. Up to 400 guests will experience an evening highlighting the depth and flavor of northern Japanese sake,...
Celebrate the women shaping Japan’s breweries at Laab Bar in Brooklyn! Discover a special Noto Peninsula sake flight, unique pours—including rare suitcase bottles brought directly from Japan—and a standout women-led sake lineup curated by Kome Collective. Enjoy a night of specialty tastings, rare finds, and the flavors of Japan’s top female brewers. Limited bottles are...
Join Millay Sake + Wine for a special Koimari Sake Flight Night, celebrating Women’s History Month by featuring three selections from Koimari Shuzo, Saga Prefecture. This event highlights the contributions of Kumiko Maeda, the brewery's president and female toji (brewmaster). Enjoy a guided sake tour with a sake specialist from MTC, experience unique flavors, and...
Get ready for a vibrant evening where Tokyo meets Cali! Sake Night Fever teams up with Shuzo Tropical Izakaya for a one-of-a-kind sake, music, and culinary collaboration at 44 rue Saint-Sébastien in Paris. Enjoy a curated selection of sake by expert Lora Terrade, specially paired with dishes from Chef Andrés Ramírez, whose cuisine fuses the...
Learn the art of making authentic kimchi at KinKa's seasonal hands-on workshop in New York City. This accessible class covers the basics of Korea's classic fermented dish and offers a natural, healthy tonic for your gut. Participants will have the chance to experiment with ingredients and develop custom kimchi recipes. End the night with a...
Studio 6 Gallery teams up with Graffiti Hall of Fame to present 'Legendary Ladies: Together We Shine,' a vibrant group exhibition in celebration of Women's Month. This special showcase features an all-women lineup of bold and unapologetic street artists, including Queen Andrea, Indie 184, Shiro, Winkstyles, Danielle, Scratch, Kaylove, La Roka, Mrs, Miki Mu, Lexibella,...
Celebrate spring and explore the traditions of Hanami at Hanami Sake 101, hosted at The Roost in Washington, DC. This beginner-friendly class covers sake basics with tastings of four spring-inspired selections, led by special guest Louie Anne Batac-Nguyen (@thesakemom) from Capital Sake. Expect delicious Hanami-themed bites, raffles for festival tickets, exclusive event discounts on sake,...
Kick off spring by exploring an exciting celebration of sake at SAKE PARK! This lively festival features a diverse array of sake from across Japan, taking place beneath the cherry blossoms at Tokyo Midtown's Canopy Square. Enjoy tastings, browse craft vendors, and soak up a festive atmosphere centered on sake culture. The event runs March...
Experience the Kumamoto Sake Festival, where seven local sake breweries gather to offer tastings of freshly-brewed sake on Japan's largest tatami mat. Attendees can explore sake and food pairings, participate in the popular Sake Tasting Challenge, and purchase tasting tickets usable at various brewery booths. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with delicious bites, exclusive sake, and...
Experience the lively Nayabashi Night Market Japanese Sake Festival, where a curated selection of sake breweries gather in Nagoya. Taking place over two days, enjoy offerings from renowned producers like Niida Honke, Yamamori Shuzo, Ichinoya, Nanawarai Shuzo, Nakajima Jozo, Sawada Shuzo, Miyazaki Honten, and Higashiharu Shuzo. Expect plenty of tastings, delicious food, and a festive...
Discover the traditional world of Japanese brewery aprons at the 'Maekake by Anything' Pop-Up hosted in the Kato Sake Works taproom. Enjoy hands-on demonstrations on how to tie a maekake, get a custom fitting, and explore a collection of authentic vintage aprons that were used by sake brewers up to 80 years ago. Special guest...
Celebrate spring at Kintora Sake Brewery's annual open house, the Momotora Festival 2026! Expect limited edition sake tastings, acoustic and choir performances, hands-on activities like shuriken and fan throwing, and all-you-can-pack sake lees. Food stalls and a special winery guest round out the fun. Show up in pink for a special perk! Stage events are...
Explore the historic sake breweries of Kashima at the 15th Annual Kashima Sake Brewery Tourism 2026. Running March 28–29, this lively festival offers exclusive sake tastings and guided tours across five breweries. Attendees can also enjoy local food, a shuttle bus between venues, and other events like the Ureshino Onsen Brewery Festival and cherry blossom...
Tour two major breweries in Akune, Kagoshima—Oishi Shuzo and Kagoshima Shuzo—at this lively sake and shochu festival. Taste a variety of drinks, try a welcome shochu, and enjoy a special event glass. Free shuttle buses will operate between Akune Station and the breweries, making transportation easy for attendees. Each brewery charges a 500 yen admission...
Explore the Spring Tokai Sake Brewery Tour as Shiga Prefecture’s largest sake area—Konan City and Koka City—gather together all 10 local sake breweries for a special event. Six sake breweries will simultaneously open their doors, offering both free and paid tastings at every location. There’s also a special spring sake market, commemorative regional menus, and...
Celebrate the 22nd annual Hizen Hamashuku Hana to Sake Matsuri! Enjoy a weekend of sake tastings from several local breweries, lively stage performances including traditional Lion dances, and a vibrant festival atmosphere along the beautiful streets near Hizenhama Station. Limited sake tasting tickets also include a commemorative sake cup. Shuttle buses are available. The event...
KANPAI FEST in Senshu & Kawachi is a festival celebrating local food and beverages in the Senshu & Kawachi regions. Enjoy tastings from nearby sake breweries, restaurants, and beverage makers, as well as a digital stamp rally throughout the venue, with the chance to win prizes. The event brings together producers and visitors for a...
Renegade Craft returns to San Francisco for its first market of the year at Fort Mason Center Festival Pavilion! Discover a vibrant gathering of over 250 artists, makers, and creative talents. Celebrate creativity and community in the Bay Area while shopping unique handmade goods and enjoying the festive atmosphere. The event runs across two days,...
Explore the world of sake at SAKENOVA HOKURIKU in Toyama, held at the North-South Free Passage (North side) of Toyama Station. Featuring around 70 breweries and 150 types of Japanese sake, this lively festival promises a fantastic tasting experience and opportunities to learn from sake experts. The event kicks off with an opening ceremony at...
Kashima Sake Brewery Tourism celebrates its 15th year with a special event across 8 breweries in the Kashima and Ureshino areas. Discover and enjoy a variety of local sake, brewery tours, and tastings featuring the renowned Nabeshima sake from Fukuchiyo Sake Brewery. The festival honors the local sake's recognition at the International Wine Challenge and...
Murashige Sake Brewery presents their annual Japanese Sake Festival in spring 2026. This is the 18th edition of the festival and features the release of different fresh sake every month, culminating in this special new sake release event. Guests can expect a festive atmosphere and the chance to taste newly released sakes. The event will...
Celebrate the Toronto Zine Library's 20th anniversary at Paperjam 2026, a lively zine fair taking over the entire Tranzac Club. Expect vendor tables, community fun, and special programming to mark two decades of zine culture in Toronto. Vendor applications and programming details will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
Bushwick Vendors Market Makers Expo is a monthly gathering featuring over 40 independent makers and artists in the heart of Bushwick. Explore a dynamic marketplace offering jewelry, art, prints, vintage, and handmade goods while soaking in authentic community energy. This creative experience is more than shopping—it’s a chance to meet real people, see the creative...