The Nakamura Keith Haring Collection presents a milestone exhibition, 'Kenny Scharf & Keith Haring: K!K!', the very first two-person show of these street art titans since Keith Haring’s passing. Co-created by Kenny Scharf, the exhibition delves into their friendship and creative collaborations, featuring works from the 80s up to recent immersive installations. This is the...
The Sake & Nishi Park Festival is back in Sendai's Nishi Park! Expect a great atmosphere with sake tastings, vendor booths, and engaging activities. Even if you're new to sake, all are welcome to enjoy a lively weekend filled with Japanese sake and local culture. No prior sake knowledge required—just bring your curiosity and love...
Expand your palate and sake knowledge at this introductory workshop at the SHONAN TREE HOUSE. Participants will sample a variety of sake—ranging from crisp and dry to fruity—while learning how to identify different flavors and preferences. It's perfect for beginners, with an engaging overview and expert guidance. The event is organized in three time slots;...
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Nishinomiya as a famous city of sake with a special symposium at Otemae University, Nishinomiya Shukugawa Campus. Learn about the long-standing culture and history of sake in the area, and enjoy a day filled with sake-themed talks and festivities. Details on specific speakers and activities will be provided by the...
The Fukushima Sake, Miso & Soy Sauce Festival is one of the region’s largest gourmet events, featuring sake from over 50 local breweries, craft beer, wine, miso, soy sauce, and gourmet food from all over Fukushima! Special tasting tickets offer a selection of delicious beverages, and the event includes limited-edition sake cups as souvenirs. Experience...
Dive into a special sake tasting and food pairing event hosted by Yamanaka Sake Shop, Aoi Shuzo, and Sakafune. Enjoy all-you-can-eat assorted obanzai (Kyoto-style small plates, 5-6 varieties) and sample five different sakes (60ml each, with possible additions). This unique event will feature exclusive limited edition sake created just for the collaboration. Extra sake can...
Enjoy a special tasting event featuring the renewed Kingan Kuromatsu sake by Murashige Shuzo, with brewery president Masataka Murashige in attendance. Participants will have the opportunity to sample and compare the newly updated sake and chat directly with the president. Don't miss this exclusive chance to experience sake culture firsthand!
Experience the lively Ueda Baru, now celebrating its 15th edition! This bar-hopping festival is the perfect way to explore local izakayas, try a variety of sake, and enjoy unique food and drink specials at multiple venues in the area. Spend an evening socializing and discovering the best of the community. The event runs over two...
Join the sake brewing community for a hands-on sake rice planting experience at Ugajinja Shrine in Mitoyo, Kagawa! This fun morning event invites you to help plant the rice that will be used for next year's doburoku sake. Beginner friendly—just bring clothes to get muddy in and your own beverage, lunch will be provided. A...
The Shingu Sake Brewery Festival returns for 2026! Enjoy tastings from 14 carefully selected sake breweries, featuring brands like Kihotsuru and others from the region. The event will be held at Okita Central Park Special Venue in Kiyama Town. Advance ticket books (10 tastings) are available for 3,000 JPY, or purchase on the day for...
Don't miss Sake Circuit Hiroshima volume.4, a lively sake-themed crawl through participating venues in Hiroshima. Buy a special badge at participating stores (limited to 1,200 attendees at 800 yen) and tour a variety of sake spots, enjoying a complimentary sake at each one on June 7, 2026. The event kicks off at noon, and each...
Get ready for the 7th Mochimochi Grand Sake Tasting! This special event brings together sake breweries from regions across Japan—including Fukui, Akita, Niigata, and Aomori—for a fantastic sake tasting gathering. Expect a variety of sake to sample and a lively atmosphere. Some sake will be available through a lottery. Check out the participating breweries and...
Master Brewer Naohiko Noguchi will make a special appearance at SAKE Shokudo by Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute, located in Kanazawa Hyakubangai Anto West inside Kanazawa Station. This standing-only sake bar invites guests to meet the renowned brewer, enjoy a variety of sake, dine in, or try their amazake soft serve ice cream. The event coincides...
Celebrate early summer at the Live & Sake・Tea Festa, an immersive festival featuring seasonal iris blooms, sake tastings from two renowned local breweries, delicious Japanese appetizers, and freshly brewed tea. Enjoy two live music stages, including a performance by Junko Tateishi, and connect with sake makers from Kanagawa Prefecture’s Nakazawa and Kawanishiya breweries. Admission includes...
Test your palate in Nagano at the 2026 Amateur Sake Tasting Championship regional qualifiers! Sake fans aged 20 and up are invited to compete for a spot in the Nagano Prefecture finals. The event includes a friendly competition, followed by a special post-event banquet with sake producers—a rare opportunity to chat directly with master brewers....
Maruishi Shuzo will celebrate 'Maruishi Day' with a lively event featuring limited edition sake, fresh KEG draft sake, tastings, and a special market! Enjoy exclusive and freshly-tapped brews, discover rare...
Experience the unique flavors of Choyo Fukumusume sake at this free tasting and sales event at Yamanaka Sake Shop in Osaka. The event features a guided tasting of seven different...
Experience a special sake tasting event featuring guest appearances from Hideki Moriki and Kana Nakagawa of Moriki Sake Brewery. Enjoy a variety of juicy, limited edition 'Rumiko' sakes straight from...
Celebrate sake culture at the annual Inshu Matsuri Festival, held at the historic Iwaki Taira Castle. Enjoy a festive day filled with sake tastings, local food, and traditional entertainment. Admission...
Experience a diverse array of sake at DROP, a festival in the heart of Shizuoka. Breweries including Shinsei, Kame, Hagino, Hakushika, Yoshitoshi, Takonotsukasa, Sakaya Hachibe, Hatsuzakura, and Benten Musume will...
Experience a special sake pairing feast at the Aizu Sake Bullet Tour 2026 with Tenryu and Tenmei breweries. Enjoy a seated 45-minute tasting session featuring unique sake, expertly paired with...
Take a stroll through Aizu's castle town and enjoy a variety of local sake at the 9th annual Aizu Sake Walking Tour! This lively event features tastings from regional breweries,...
The 2026 Miss SAKE Japan Final Selection celebrates the beauty, culture, and heart of sake, culminating in the announcement of a new Miss SAKE ambassador. Guests can enjoy a full-course...
Experience the 24th edition of this popular sake event featuring unlimited tastings of local Saga sake, a buffet of appetizers, and the region's famous Takezaki crab. The event includes a...
Join this exclusive one-night-only Sake Dinner featuring special representatives from the sake industry, including 山森健成 and Benny Lee. Discover unique sake pairings and enjoy an engaging culinary experience celebrating Japanese...