Meet The Maker Koueigiku is a special sake tasting and market event hosted by Kagoya in Tokyo. Enjoy tastings and a chance to meet Koueigiku's director, Yuya Tashita, while exploring a variety of premium sakes. The event kicks off on May 16 at Kagoya's Shimotakaido and Sengawa stores. The event continues on May 17 at...
Celebrate the 8th anniversary of the Yokoyama Kura Festival with a special premium talk session featuring distinguished sake brewery leaders Norifumi Sumikawa (Sumikawa Shuzo) and Taizo Yokoyama (Oue Shuzo). Dive...
Celebrate the new sake from all Izumo breweries at the Izumo Shinshu Festival! Enjoy tastings of the season's freshest sake, brought to you by Izumo's sake breweries. Entry is limited to those over the age of 20 and not driving. The event is organized by the Izumo Sake Brewers Association and co-hosted by Palmate Izumo....
Discover the beauty, culture, and heart of Japanese sake as new Miss and Mr. Sake ambassadors are chosen in a special day of celebration. The 2026 Mrs. SAKE / Mr....
Enjoy a delightful evening at the 12th annual Sake Festival, hosted at Hachinohe Plaza Hotel Urban Hall. Sample a diverse selection of sake, from classic brews to rare finds courtesy...
Kuramoto Session Vol.03 features Takaharu Tanaka from Tokyo's Toshimaya Shuzo sake brewery. Attendees can look forward to an engaging sake tasting and chance to meet a renowned sake maker. Hosted...
Celebrate Japanese sake culture at the Toyohashi Sake Festival, an exciting event dedicated to sake lovers! Sample a wide variety of sake, enjoy local food, and experience festival vibes with...
Explore the vibrant Tamakuri New Area Market Vol. 8, a lively event in Tamatsukuri Onsen featuring sake breweries, craft beer, wine, food stalls, flower displays, workshops, and artisan goods. Sample brews from top sake producers, enjoy locally crafted beer and unique wines, discover food from local favorites, and join workshops like glass painting and pottery....
Explore Kyoto's vibrant sake scene at the Kyoto Nihonshu Dropkick 2026! This event features a lively sake crawl across 24 different local venues, offering guests a delightful chance to sample a wide variety of Japanese sake. Held since 2009, the festival brings together popular izakayas and sake brewers for a unique city-wide tasting experience. Join...
Celebrate the third Sangenjaya Hashigo, a community sake and cheese crawl with a goal of over 100 participating shops! No entrance ticket is needed—just join in and enjoy a special sake and cheese pairing set at each participating venue for 1,000 yen per shop. Perfect for exploring Sangenjaya through a variety of sake and cheese...
Experience a delightful evening of curated cheese and sake pairings at "salone'自在" in Numazu, Shizuoka. This intimate tasting event, limited to just 24 guests, is organized by Takashima Brewery. Enjoy...
Dive into the traditions and modern delights of fermentation at the 5th annual Fermentation Culture Summit by Wooden Barrel, taking place at the Hanshin Umeda Main Store, Food Festival Terrace...
Explore the rich flavors and culture of fermentation at the 5th Fermentation Culture Summit by Wooden Barrel, happening at Hanshin in Kobe. This festival brings together delicious, barrel-fermented foods from...
Celebrate the best of traditional Japanese fermentation and craftsmanship at the 5th Kioke Fermentation Culture Summit in Hanshin. Explore over 250 products using traditional wooden barrels (Kioke), meet producers from...
Sake Bar Asoko presents a special 'Triple Feature' night highlighting the sakes of Bijofu and Morishima. Guests can enjoy special sake flights, bottles, and by-the-glass pours. It's a great opportunity for sake enthusiasts to sample a curated selection of unique sakes in a lively atmosphere.
Experience a celebration of sake at the 30th ShidaHeiya Nectar Story. Held at GRANDAIR Bouquet TOKAI in Shizuoka, this festival features premium sake from renowned local breweries including Isojiman, Shidaizumi, Sugii, Hatsukame, and Omuraya. Enjoy a seated-style tasting event with up to 350 attendees. Tickets are only available online (no sales at the venue or...
Discover the vibrant flavors of sake on a stroll through the lush streets of Ebisu and Daikanyama. This festival offers participants the chance to explore approximately 30 restaurants and special venues in the area, sampling delicious sake and seasonal foods along the way. Perfect for sake lovers and foodies looking for a fun day out!...
Explore the best of Kyoto by joining 'tantan kura around,' a sake brewery festival and tasting tour! This event takes you on a unique journey across several renowned breweries in the 'Kyoto by the Sea' region. The festival features guided tours, tastings, a brewery stamp rally, and even a bus tour connecting different sake makers....
The Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Open House takes place in Kobe and features a day filled with brewery tours, sake tastings, a variety of hands-on activities, local Kobe vegetable market stalls, performances on an outdoor stage, and food trucks. Attendees can purchase limited-edition 'luck bags' and enjoy ticketed tasting experiences of sake and other beverages. This...
Celebrate sake culture at the Sake Brewery Festival on May 23rd! Held in front of Otani Shuzo in Yasugi City, Shimane, this fun-filled festival offers free admission, sake tastings, a sake-tasting competition, local gourmet food for sale (including the award-winning Agoniku Curry Burger), and live entertainment. The first 500 visitors will receive a special gift...
Explore the charming Tamagawa Brewery at their annual Open House! Dive into a day packed with local sake tastings, brewery tours, games, food stalls, and festive fun for visitors of all ages. This lively event is a must for sake lovers and a welcoming introduction for those new to Japan's iconic beverage. Hosted at Kinoshita...
Wakashika Kai is a lively outdoor sake and food festival held by Akishika Brewery in Nōse, Osaka. With plenty of sake tastings, local food vendors, and performances, this event is perfect for anyone interested in Japanese sake and delicious regional cuisine. Entry includes a tasting ticket, and additional tasting tickets are available for purchase. University...
Sample a variety of shochu from Nishi Shuzo at this special tasting and sales event held at Sakaya Yokozeki. Enjoy your shochu on the rocks, mixed with water, soda, or hot—find the style that suits your palate best. Nishi Shuzo representatives, including Mr. Arima, will be present to guide you through discovering exciting new ways...
Experience sake from a variety of breweries at the Seoul Sake Festival 2026. This two-day event at SETEC features tastings, exhibitions, and plenty of opportunities to learn about sake culture....
Celebrate Japanese sake and food on a relaxing weekend walk around the Ebisu and Daikanyama neighborhoods in Tokyo. Experience tastings from around 30 breweries and enjoy over 100 different sake varieties at approximately 30 participating restaurants and special venues. Try unique pairing dishes at each stop, and pick up limited edition sakes at local shops....