Experience the second annual Masumi Sake Brewery Open House in Suwa, Nagano! Hosted by the renowned Miyasaka Brewery, this special day offers sake tastings, food pairings, and tours of the historic brewery. Guests can enjoy a lineup of delicious sake, specialty foods, and a chance to connect with other sake enthusiasts. Tickets are available in...
Celebrate 180 years of Sawada Sake Brewery at this special two-day event in Gamagori, Japan! Day 1 features a sake cellar lecture focusing on the history, significance, and continuation of using wooden tools in sake brewing. Expect lectures by academic and industry experts, panel discussions, and deep dives into sake and coopering traditions – plus...
Experience the annual 'Kurabiraki' (Sake Brewery Festival) in Usuki! Discover the specialties of four local sake breweries, including tastings starting at just 100 yen per cup, exclusive local sake sales from Usuki and Yahatahama, and a food fair featuring top local specialties and food stalls. Meet the breweries: Kugehonten, Kotegawa Shuzo, Wakayama Shuzo, and Fujii...
Shochu Sanpo 01 offers attendees a special opportunity to meet brewery representatives in person and sample shochu brands rarely available at these venues. The event kicks off at Namichidori (17:00-19:00) and continues at Ippai Attena (19:30-22:00) in Osaka. No reservation is required, and there is a 90-minute time limit during peak hours. Ippai Attena opens...
The 9th Nihonshu Tasting Event is back in Izumiotsu, Osaka, bringing together sake lovers for a day of curated tasting. Enjoy a selection of 50 hand-picked sake varieties from 10 renowned breweries across Japan. This lively event will feature music, a variety of food vendors on-site (note: food costs extra), and opportunities to mingle with...
Experience one of the largest Shochu festivals in the Kansai region as 34 distilleries gather in Kobe for the first time ever! Enjoy unlimited shochu tastings included in your ticket price, with a variety of food booths available for additional purchase. Don't miss this unique opportunity to discover shochu and awamori from all over Japan...
Celebrate the annual "Ai Kansha-sai" (Love and Gratitude Festival) at Daishinshu Brewery. This Kurabiraki, or brewery opening, honors the support of their customers with a day of festivities. Attendees can expect sake tastings and an opportunity to immerse themselves in Japanese sake culture. Additional event details, including exact timing, will be announced closer to the...
Experience a unique sake pairing lunch at A+ à plus, a French restaurant located in the Yamato Distillery in Nara. This special collaboration brings together Chef Tatsuya Kobayashi and Chobei Yamamoto, the 13th generation head of Yucho Sake Brewery. Expect a creative menu designed to complement expertly selected Japanese sake from a historic Nara brewery....
The third annual Kyushu Distillery Festival in Saga brings together whisky and spirits lovers for a day of tasting experiences. Featuring booths from makers, bars, collectors, and importers, the festival offers both free and paid tastings of a wide variety of drinks. The event will also host a gathering of kitchen cars (food trucks) in...
WADAYA STAND teams up with Dassai for a special pop-up event in Tokyo! Expect exclusive sake offerings and a unique menu crafted for this day only. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy Dassai and WADAYA STAND specialties together. Enthusiasts of sake won't want to miss this collaboration. Early arrival is recommended as it promises...
My Sake World is offering a free tasting experience in Osaka's Shinsaibashi area, where participants can blend their own original sake starting from 24 bottles. Intended for restaurants, businesses, and those considering OEM options, this hands-on workshop is a fantastic chance to explore the possibilities of custom sake blending. Admission is free, but there is...
Experience a special tasting event featuring the renowned sake brand Koshi no Kanbai from Niigata. Enjoy an intimate conversation and sake session with the prestigious brewmaster from Ishimoto Shuzo brewery. The event will be held at Tachinomi Kuri, offering a unique chance to learn from and drink with a true sake expert. Whether you are...
Join a unique two-day guided experience by Kamotsuru Sake Brewing in Higashihiroshima this June. The "Sake Brewery Experience Tour 'Water'" invites you to discover the foundational role of water in Japanese sake brewing. This immersive spring course features a trek to the brewery's water source and hands-on water activity, rice planting, aroma workshop at the...
Discover the tradition of sake brewing at the Aoki Sake Brewery Tasting & Sales Event in Koga, Ibaraki. Founded in 1831, Aoki Sake Brewery shares its legacy through a range of authentic sake selections. Enjoy tastings and the chance to purchase specialty sakes, including limited editions brewed with painstaking care by the Aoki family and...
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...
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...
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...