Discover the 16th Hana-no-Utage festival in Tokyo, where you can taste a variety of sake, shochu, and beer brewed with flower yeast from producers all over Japan! This event is held at Tokyo University of Agriculture (Setagaya Campus) and features direct encounters with brewery representatives, many of whom are alumni. There will be two sessions...
Celebrate all things sake at Sake Matsuri 2026, set to take place at MyDome Osaka. This lively festival offers a fantastic opportunity to discover and taste a wide variety of sake from different regions, meet local brewers, and enjoy traditional festival vibes. Whether you're a sake enthusiast or just curious, this event is a must-visit!
Asabiraki Sake Brewery is hosting a lively fair that everyone can enjoy, from adults to kids! Enjoy all-you-can-drink sake, beer, and cocktails for up to three hours, along with a wide array of food stalls and a special kids' festival overseen by university students. Various local vendors will provide delicious eats and fun attractions, and...
Don’t miss the special collaboration event between Sakekobo Umemoto and the famous sake brewery Harushika! Postponed in June due to a typhoon, the event is now happening on August 8th. Enjoy an early start from 12:00 PM for a full day of sake tasting, with Harushika’s Mr. Kusano in attendance to share insights on the...
Test your sake skills at the 44th National Kikisake Sake Tasting Competition, Saga Prefecture Qualifier! Participants will taste and judge seven different types of sake, identifying matching pairs by flavor and aroma. Beginners are welcome, and explanations from local sake brewers will be provided. The competition is open to residents, workers, and students (university or...
Sake lovers and newcomers are invited to the 26th Pei-chan Sake Meetup for a special Ubukata sake tasting night. Indulge in a luxurious all-you-can-drink and compare different Ubukata sakes, featuring rare and special-edition bottles curated over a year. Enjoy this unique experience at MY NEW HOUSE, a venue known for its wagyu beef hashed rice,...
Hakkaisan presents Kikizake Day, taking over ATSUGI COFFEE for a special one-day pop-up. Experience a unique blend of sake, coffee brewed with sake brewing water, Hakkaisan's Raiden Beer, and delicious sweets featuring sake lees. From a sake lees pancake and coffee breakfast set to lemon pound cake, desserts, and signature drinks, this day is packed...
Kikusui Sake Brewery Garden is hosting a three-day summer festival from August 13–15, 2026! Enjoy seasonal experiences like brewery-style shaved ice, a local farmers’ vegetable market, a special bazaar of unique sakeware, furoshiki, and hand towels, plus wind chime making, a photo exhibition, and free-play piano in the traditional storehouse. It’s a perfect way for...
Sample over 100 different types of sake from Saga at the Saga Sake Fes 2026! With 21 participating breweries, guests can compare and enjoy a huge variety of regional sake. Chat with local brewers, join in the festive atmosphere, and enjoy food from onsite kitchen cars. Advance tasting tickets (10 pours and a glass) are...
Celebrate summer with the Kikutsuka Festival at Kikuno Tsukasa Sake Brewery! Enjoy all-you-can-drink sake, a sake tasting competition, a prize lottery, and guided brewery tours (8 people per tour, 500 yen each). Early reservations come with a special snack set. Guests are welcome to bring their own food. Whether you’re a sake fan or just...
Dive into the 43rd edition of Nihonshu Kyokai's unique sake experience at Yakiniku Ebisu in Umeda! This mysterious summer event features a blind tasting of 12 types of sake, where participants will have to find the three "something is different" sakes. The event is filled with themed 'kaidan' (ghost story) challenges, such as searching for...
Experience an exceptional collaboration between Wada Emi no Wine Juku and Kyogen artist Yataro Okura. Enjoy an up-close introduction to the classical Japanese comedic theater "Kyogen" with easy-to-follow commentary, making it perfect for both beginners and international guests. After the performance, join the artists for drinks, lively Q&A, and sample around 6–8 types of Japanese...
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tokyo Port Brewery's sake brewing license! Join the brewery team and fellow fans for a one-day-only event featuring the ceremonial breaking of the sake barrel with the special 10th anniversary sake, two different session times (11:00-13:30 and 14:30-17:00, each with 60-person capacity), and festivities at both the brewery and the...
The beloved Tenryohai Sake Brewery is bringing back its annual Summer Festival! Taking place at the brewery's main grounds, guests can look forward to a festive brewery open day with even more fun and experiences than last year. While the exact program details are to be announced soon, sake enthusiasts are encouraged to save the...
Experience a vibrant celebration of Kamikawa's diverse alcoholic beverages and foods at the Kamikawa OSAKE Meeting & Kamikawa Food Story! Enjoy tastings from local sake, wine, craft beer, whisky, and more, all produced in the region. Savor unique dishes from a variety of food vendors and compare flavors throughout the event. Organized by Kamikawa Taisetsu...
Experience a special pairing event featuring Saka-fune and the esteemed Sasaichi Sake Brewery from Yamanashi Prefecture. Enjoy five delicious dishes paired with five varieties of Sasaichi's 'Dan' sake, a label known for its elegant yet flavorful profile that matches both Japanese and global cuisine. Special guest Mr. Rei Amano, 5th generation brewery owner and president,...
This practical seminar is perfect for anyone preparing for the 2026 SAKE DIPLOMA Level 2 exam, or anyone interested in learning blind tasting. The class includes a detailed explanation of the exam, a focused 30-minute blind tasting, and in-depth commentary on the tasting items, covering four types of sake and two types of shochu. Led...
Join Sake Bar Shinkon for a special evening as the owner of Osaka's renowned Nihonshu Bar Shiki visits Seoul for one night only. This cozy meetup is exclusively for guests who have previously visited Bar Shiki in Osaka, creating a chance to reconnect and reminisce over sake and shared stories. The event will feature five...
Experience a magnificent fusion of Japanese sake and Kabuki theater at this exclusive Shuzansai Grand Kabuki festival in Tokyo's iconic Ginza Kabukiza Theatre. The celebration showcases the splendor of traditional culture and innovation, featuring four dramatic Kabuki performances headlined by the celebrated actor Matsumoto Koshiro X. Attendees receive unique cultural experiences including exclusive Kabuki playbills,...
Experience Shizuoka's celebrated sake at the Shizuoka Jizake Festival 2026 in Numazu! Explore free tastings from a wide array of local sake breweries, and enjoy food and appetizers available for purchase at the venue. This festival brings together sake lovers and regional producers for a lively afternoon. Organized by the Shizuoka Prefecture Brewers Association. Tickets...
Join a special gathering featuring Shiraishi Brewery at Taishido Kago in Tokyo. Enjoy an evening dedicated to tasting sake and meeting others who share a passion for Japanese sake. This event is a great opportunity to learn more about Shiraishi Brewery's craft within an authentic and communal atmosphere.
Begin your sake education journey with the SSA Introductory Sake Professional Course in Tokyo. This engaging half-day program, designed by the Sake Sommelier Association, covers the history and culture of sake, brewing techniques, tasting etiquette, and different sake styles. Ideal for beginners and enthusiasts, the course also features a guided sake tasting and provides participants...
Dewazakura Sake Brewery's Kanshu Festival 2026 brings together 10 amazing food vendors—double last year's lineup! Experience exceptional Japanese sake with delicious gourmet food offerings, including options for kids and non-drinkers, plus plenty of lively festival vibes. Savor sake, feast on food, and enjoy a festive day at Dewazakura's Tenku Kura facility (please note: not at...
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind sake journey on a special train transformed into a sake academy, traveling from Nagoya Station to Narai Station. Experience lectures from local sake masters representing Nakazen Shuzo, Nanawarai Shuzo, and Yukawa Shuzo, while soaking in the stunning Kiso Valley scenery. Participants can discover the secrets of sake brewing and sample distinctive regional...
World Tea Culture Exhibition 2026 Autumn gathers fine teas from around the globe for two days in Tokyo! Explore a variety of flavors and aromas while learning about the diverse cultures behind each type of tea. Enjoy tastings, discover global tea traditions, and take a flavorful journey across the world—all in the heart of the...