Enjoy a prestigious sake tasting championship and celebration of Nara sake at the newly renovated Nara Hotel. Guests can savor a buffet featuring local sake from various breweries and the...
Experience the renowned Tenzan Autumn Brewery Festival, a celebration of sake, food, and music. Enjoy rare sake only available at the event, unique pairings at Kensky's Bar, and a variety...
Discover the world of characterful sake and gourmet Japanese cuisine at ZAKE G-MEN 2026. Hosted at Hotel Associa Toyohashi, this event features a curated lineup of unique sake brands, each...
Celebrate the best of Nagano’s sake at YOMOYAMA NAGANO 2026! This is the final edition of this beloved sake festival, bringing together top breweries from across Nagano Prefecture. Each brewery...
Kanpai! Gunma 2026 is set to take place on June 16th, 2026 at the Showa Government Building, Gunma Prefectural Office in Maebashi. This lively festival celebrates sake, featuring a variety...
The 17th Meishu-no-Utage Sake Festival is gathering sake lovers from around Kochi and beyond. Enjoy unlimited tastings of rare and limited-edition sake from participating local breweries, including Tosa Tsuru, Arimitsu,...
Experience the 2026 NODAI Sake Tasting, where you can meet sake brewers in person and sample a diverse range of sake crafted by alumni of Tokyo University of Agriculture. This...
Celebrate Japanese sake culture at &SAKE FUKUOKA 2026, a two-day event featuring sake tastings, exhibitions, and a wide range of sake experiences at the Fukuoka International Center. Attendees will be able to sample an impressive range of sake from different producers and learn more about the world of sake in a vibrant atmosphere. This is...
The KISSYO Sake Fest in Yokohama offers a fantastic opportunity to discover and enjoy over 50 varieties of sake directly from their brewers. Engage with sake makers, enjoy a variety...
Raise a glass at the Kitakata KANPAI Festival 2026, one of Japan's premier sake tasting events! Try over 30 brands of Kitakata sake in an all-you-can-taste format, along with a full lineup of sake from every brewery in Fukushima Prefecture. Discover local sake, regional specialties from exchange cities, and even special wines. With over 30...
Nihonshu Go-Around returns in 2026, celebrating Sake Day in 15 cities across Japan. Attendees can enjoy tastings at various venues, collect new commemorative badges, and experience local sake culture in...
Experience an exciting sake festival featuring four renowned sake breweries from Shimizu at the Surugaji Sake Messe! Highlights include a special secret sake section curated by the toji (brewmasters) and a variety of interactive activities. Organized by the Shimizu Brewers Association, this unique event promises plenty of fun for sake enthusiasts. Tickets must be purchased...
Kaze no Mori Weekend is making its debut in Gose, offering attendees a unique experience that blends local food, architecture, accommodations, and public bathhouse culture. Presented by Yucho Shuzo, this two-day event brings the community and visitors together for an immersive exploration of Gose's vibrant culture. Guests can enjoy special sake tastings, and commemorative starter...
Experience Suwa Gozō's meticulously crafted sake as you stroll the Kamisuwa Kaido street, visiting local eateries and enjoying delicious sake-paired bites from food stalls. This event is a fun way to explore Suwa's historic town, taste various types of sake, and learn about local craftsmanship from renowned brewers. The event features five traditional breweries and...
Explore over 100 varieties of sake at Nadaya's Great Japan Sake Festival 2026. Featuring unlimited tastings, this festival brings together sake from 26 breweries across Japan for a day of flavor discovery. The festival is split into two sessions, and tickets are available online. Join sake enthusiasts for a lively and immersive experience in Tokyo's...
Aoki Sake Brewery is hosting its annual 'Gokeiji no Okura-iri' festival, a special autumn brewery event offering unique sake experiences that can only be enjoyed at the brewery. Visitors can look forward to exclusive tastings, brewery tours, and the vibrant atmosphere of an open house. Reservations open on August 1st at 12:00 PM and are...
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 snack set, enjoy seasonal dishes using local rice, and sample sweets made with sake lees. Enjoy unlimited sake tasting with an original ochoko cup between...
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...
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 sake brewing. While details and sign-up information will be available in mid-August, mark your calendar for this immersive outdoor experience combining Japanese agriculture and sake...
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, sake lees, and sake rice. Highlights include sake kasu crackers, sake rice balls, and sake-inspired fried foods. Discover a unique festival atmosphere hosted by Daiichi...
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 new favorites, and connect with passionate sake makers sharing their craft and expertise. The event is held under the Chubu Electric MIRAI TOWER (formerly Nagoya...
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 brewery. Tickets will be available for purchase starting August 8th, and further details about both the in-person and planned online components will be announced soon....
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...