Celebrate spring at the historic Sasa Iwai Sake Brewery's 'Kura Be Lucky!' festival in Niigata. Set in a 100-year-old, registered cultural property, this open house offers sake tastings, local food, music, games, and enrichment activities for the senses. Join for a vibrant community celebration—entry is free! Additional details and ticket info will be updated on...
Experience the fascinating world and depth of Niigata sake at this intimate talk and tasting event. Three distinct Niigata sake breweries each present their unique styles and philosophies for you to taste and discuss directly with the makers. This event is limited to 20 attendees, offering the rare chance to engage up close with master...
Celebrate the start of summer with a special open house at Maruyama Sake Brewery in Joetsu, Niigata. Enjoy exclusive sake tastings, brewery tours, limited-release sake, delicious local foods, and a hands-on label workshop. Experience parts of the sake-making process not usually open to the public, and sample sweet sake and Kashiwa soup (first-come, first-served). Sake...
Experience the lively Summer Festival 2026 along the Main Street Shopping Area in Shibata City! Enjoy a 1,000-meter pedestrian paradise packed with fun presentations, local food, games, and great options for all ages. Don't miss the Kikusui booth in front of Shibata City Hall, where you can sample limited menu items like Ryofuu Soda, Hokuetsu...