Okuhida Shuzo is hosting its annual brewery opening event! Attendees can look forward to sake tasting booths, rare sake challenges, limited-edition sake sales, food trucks, entertaining games, muscle weighing activities, Kanayama tea tastings, and much more. It’s a lively festival welcoming everyone interested in exploring sake culture and local treats. Don’t miss this unique chance...
Experience a sake celebration with free admission! Enjoy tastings and sales of limited-edition sake, special treats for children, and locally made goodies. Discover handmade crafts from the brewery madam, brewery tours, and sake-marinated pickles. Exclusive new sake manju from Hoshika no Yume will be available. Local favorite eateries will set up a gourmet marche onsite....
Celebrate sake at the annual Kurabiraki (brewery opening) festival at Koimari Shuzo in Imari, Saga! Enjoy exclusive limited-release sake, sake-based sweets, food trucks, and lively stage performances. Buy a commemorative sake cup for 500 yen to sample a variety of brews. Parking is limited, so using public transportation or carpooling is recommended. The festival takes...
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 Japan's largest authentic shochu event with the theme 'Connecting Points to Draw the Future of Shochu.' Sake retailers from Hokkaido to Okinawa unite to showcase the charms of real shochu. The first venue features two sessions (12:00-14:30 and 16:00-18:30, separate admission for each) with unlimited tasting for participants. The second venue, located in the...
Experience Japan's largest Shochu festival at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, where liquor stores from Hokkaido to Okinawa unite as 'Team Shochu.' This two-day event is dedicated to sharing the wonders of authentic Shochu, with a special focus on connecting people and envisioning the future of Shochu. Enjoy tastings, exhibitions, and vibrant festival vibes. The first venue...
Join Choryo Sake Brewery for a special sake tasting session featuring sake brewed with Nara Prefecture's exclusive Tsuyuhakaze sake rice. Enjoy a guided tasting where participants can experience the subtle flavor differences of sake made from this unique rice, and learn about the rice cultivation and brewing process. Chat with the brewery owner, compare notes...
Experience the vibrant 10th annual Nihonbashi Area Sake Walking Tour! Renowned sake breweries from across Japan gather in the Nihonbashi district for a lively tasting festival. Participants can stroll between various local venues, enjoy unlimited sake tastings, and receive an original sake cup as a souvenir. Tickets are limited and available for presale or at...
Explore the vibrant Nihonbashi area at the 10th annual Nihonbashi Sake Tasting Walk! Sample a diverse range of Japanese sake as you stroll through the district, meet brewers, and enjoy the lively festival atmosphere. Organized as a walking tasting tour, this event is perfect for sake lovers and those curious to learn more about Japan's...
Join a special Harushika Sake popup collaboration at Hitotunagi. Grassano-san will be present to guide you through the tasting of a variety of Harushika sake. Standing bar, cash on delivery. No reservations required, but during busy times, a 2-hour limit may apply. The specific sake lineup will be a surprise until the event.
Experience an Okinawan-style evening with Wagamama Kanpai Night: Sake & Slay! Enjoy 6 varieties of sake paired with a 6-course meal, live music, and a vibrant atmosphere. This special night blends culinary delights with entertainment in an izakaya setting. Seats are limited, so make sure to book your spot in advance.
Celebrate spring at Chiyo Brewery's annual open house and sake tasting event! Enjoy exclusive brewery access and sample a variety of seasonal sakes, with two sessions throughout the day. Each session is limited to 200 participants. Experience the craftsmanship and vibrant flavors of Chiyo Brewery in a festive, welcoming atmosphere.
Celebrate the 113th anniversary of Nishide Sake Brewery at their fun-filled festival! Enjoy free admission, an array of food stalls including original curry, kuzubaru, sake lees donuts, mitarashi dango, sake lees char siu, mazesoba, blueberry pound cake, and a sake tasting corner. The day also features brewery tours, a kagami-wari sake barrel opening, a rock-paper-scissors...
The Bizen Exhibition brings together 18 Bizen ware artists with two renowned sake breweries for a unique fusion of ceramic artistry and sake culture. Held at Gallery Mugenan Ginza, this event features a special sake tasting experience where you can sample sake served in beautiful Bizen ware vessels, highlighting the interplay between clay, fire, and...
Orihara Shoten in Monzen Nakacho, Tokyo, is hosting a curated Japanese sake tasting event. Sample a handpicked selection of sake during one of two available sessions—each lasting 60 minutes. This is the second time the event is being held. Check the reservation form for more details and be sure to book ahead, as space is...
Urakasumi Brewery marks over 300 years since its founding with the Urakasumi Brewery Festival 2026 in Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture. Attendees can enjoy sake tastings, tours of the historic brewery, and various local festivities celebrating Japanese sake craftsmanship. This one-day event is perfect for sake enthusiasts and anyone interested in Japanese brewing heritage.
Yoneda Brewery is hosting its annual Warehouse Open Day in Matsue, Japan! Enjoy a day of sake tastings, exclusive sake sales (only available on the event day), brewery tours guided by the brewers themselves, and a fun sake-tasting coin game. Don't miss out on delicious food, snacks to pair with your drinks, and a bustling...
A special collaboration event featuring three breweries – Yamanokotobuki Brewery (sake), Tenpai Distillery (shochu), and Ōga Brewery (sake) – is set for April 29, 2026, at Todoroki Sake Shop in Fukuoka. Attendees can try and purchase limited edition sake and shochu only available at this gathering. This year brings a unique twist with an art...
Enjoy a sophisticated evening at KŌSA with a six-course dinner expertly paired with Tsukino Katsura sake, guided by Cindy Bissig. Savor unique sake and culinary pairings in a creative setting. The event features a full tasting experience with insights into pairing techniques. Doors open at 18:30 on April 30, making it a must for sake...
The TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR 2026 is back for its second edition at the Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo! This three-day event is a vibrant gathering of artists, publishers, bookshops, and galleries from Japan and around the world, all showcasing their creative works in art books, zines, and more. With 52 exhibitors invited through a...
Experience the vibrant world of Japanese sake at the Kyoto Tower Sando Food Hall Sake Festa! Savour a selection of premium sake from Kyoto's renowned breweries, with special booths and expertly curated food pairings from local food hall vendors. Whether you're a sake enthusiast or a curious taster, this festival brings together food, drink, and...
Yoikana Sake Brewery is hosting its very first open brewery event, inviting guests to explore the world of sake over four special days. Visitors can enjoy brewery tours, hands-on workshops like mini cedar ball (sugidama) making and sake blending (paid), as well as paid sake tastings using a ticket system. Limited-edition sake will be available...
Don't miss the first-ever open house and brewery opening at Ibaraki Shuzo! Enjoy a day of sake tastings and food vendors in a relaxed, welcoming environment. No reservations are required. This is a great opportunity to explore the brewery and learn about sake production.
Nakajima Shuzo will be hosting their Spring Brewery Festival on May 2nd and 3rd, 2026. This celebration marks the opening of the brewery for the season, with special festivities, sake, and community spirit. Timing and other details will be announced at a later date.
UTAGE in Sendai 2026 brings together master brewers from eleven premier sake breweries across Hokkaido and Tohoku for a festive day of unlimited sake, BBQ, and beer. This unique celebration lets guests interact directly with the brewers, enjoy exclusive event sakes (including some limited editions), and gain behind-the-scenes insights as they toast to the season....