Gokeiji no Okurairi 2026 (Day 1 of 2)
Celebrate the start of sake brewing season at Aoki Shuzo’s annual open house, 'Gokeiji no Okurairi 2026'! This year’s theme, 'Eat, Drink, Play,' promises a packed schedule: savor a special...
Celebrate the start of sake brewing season at Aoki Shuzo’s annual open house, 'Gokeiji no Okurairi 2026'! This year’s theme, 'Eat, Drink, Play,' promises a packed schedule: savor a special...
The annual Sanmasu Festival returns with the largest sake event hosted by Mimasu Saketen at Kitatopia Asuka Hall. Guests from breweries around Japan will gather for a standing-style tasting, featuring premium sake and specially paired bento boxes. It’s a unique opportunity to taste and compare your favorite labels, chat with the brewers, and enjoy a...
The 21st Echigo Kenshin Sake Festival returns in 2026 for a two-day celebration! Sake, wine, and craft beer crafted in the Joetsu region will be featured. Guests can enjoy tastings...
Experience the annual rice harvest with Heiwa Shuzou at 'Agara no Ta' in Japan! On October 18, 2026, participants can join in harvesting Yamada Nishiki rice, a key ingredient for...
Join the 6th Osanpo Kura Marche for a day dedicated to experiences only possible at a sake brewery! Explore stalls with food, local products, and hands-on workshops themed around sake,...
Japan Tea Expo 2026 brings together a vibrant mix of Japanese teas, international teas, blended teas, tea sweets, and a wide variety of tea-related exhibitors for one of eastern Japan's largest tea events. Look forward to exhibitor and seminar information, as well as other special plans being announced leading up to the event. Join tea...
Junmai Sake Week Nagoya 2026 brings together over 50 select sake breweries from across Japan for an unforgettable four-day festival in the heart of Nagoya. Sample premium Junmai sake, discover...
Akebono Brewery invites sake lovers to enjoy the annual Tenmei Ichiban Shibori Tasting Event on November 1st, 2026. This special open day will feature tastings of freshly-pressed sake at the...
Akebono Brewery will once again hold its much-anticipated Tenmei Ichiban Shibori Tasting Event. Join sake enthusiasts in celebrating the release of their newest sake. In-person attendees can enjoy exclusive tastings...
Experience an exclusive pairing of sake and yakitori at the historic Senkin Brewery in Tochigi. The YAKITORI JOURNEY event brings together top yakitori artisans from across Japan for a one-day-only...
Sample the best sake from Niigata at the Niigata Sake Final Fair! This lively festival brings together sake lovers and producers for a full day of tastings, local product showcases,...
Join Hourai/Watanabe Sake Brewery for the highly anticipated 'Hatsuage no Utage' – a special night celebrating freshly pressed sake, including award-winning labels and hard-to-find limited editions. Enjoy unlimited sake tastings...
Experience the Yamagata Sake Brewery Marathon, a unique half marathon in Yamagata Prefecture where runners visit local sake breweries along the roughly 21km course. Enjoy sake tastings at checkpoints, local...
Elevate your understanding of sake with the prestigious SSA Certified Sake Sommelier course at Jijisake in Tokyo. This immersive 2-day experience is perfect for hospitality professionals and sake enthusiasts alike, diving deep into sake production, culture, tasting, and advanced topics like umami science and food pairing. Led by the Sake Sommelier Association, participants gain hands-on...