Freshly brewed sake will be bottled and sold on the spot at this one-day special event at Gozenshu Kuramoto. Enjoy a unique, freshly pressed sake that you can't taste anywhere else or at any other time. Limited edition unpasteurized sake (720ml) will be available for 2,000 yen, and visitors will also receive a special sake...
Discover the art of hand-painted signs at the New York Sign Museum's immersive Introduction to Sign Painting Workshop. Led by renowned Tokyo-based lettering master Peter Liedberg, a.k.a. Letterboy, this hands-on two-day workshop lets you explore the craft's rich tradition, experiment with hand-lettering techniques, and create your own sign. Held in Brooklyn, this weekend class welcomes...
Experience the future of sake culture at Kurabiraki 2026! This annual brewery festival brings together all seven sake breweries of Usa at Karashima Kokuu-no-Kura. Enjoy performances and food prepared by local children, plus tastings of renowned local sake. The event celebrates the tradition and community of this historic sake town with live music, delicious food,...
Hakko Expo & Market is a three-day celebration of Japanese fermentation culture held in Los Angeles, focusing on miso, koji, and other delicious fermented foods. Attendees can enjoy a bustling market, hands-on workshops, and immersive food experiences, all while exploring regional Japanese food traditions, craftsmanship, and artistic expression rooted in the snow country of Niigata....
Celebrate the beginning of the new brewing season at the annual Kurabiraki (Brewery Opening) at Izumibashi Sake Brewery in Ebina, Kanagawa. Enjoy freshly brewed sake, various local foods, and vibrant community festivities. Attendees can participate in sake tastings and explore fun, interactive activities in a lively outdoor setting. This is a perfect opportunity to experience...
Experience the fifth edition of 'Dekoboko,' an exclusive sake and food full course pairing event in Osaka. Hosted by Kometo Hana and Sakeboyz, this event features a bear-meat-centric full-course menu paired with a curated selection of Japanese sake. Only 10 seats are available for each session. The event is split into two seatings at 12:00...
Join the Sake School of America for their comprehensive online Sake Adviser Course led by experienced sake educator Sara G. This engaging class is perfect for those who want to learn about sake production, participate in tasting sessions, and gain practical and professional skills. The course offers a pathway to advanced studies, covers the rich...
Enhance your creative skills at The Midnight Hour Records' Skill Share Session! This free, all-ages, all-skill-levels event offers hands-on learning in silkscreening, photography, DJing, zinemaking, button making, and more. Meet like-minded creatives, teach or learn new skills, and enjoy a welcoming atmosphere. If you have other skills you'd like to share, reach out and join...
Fuyu Fest 2026, presented by Sunflower Sake, promises an afternoon filled with sake tasting featuring over 100 curated styles, local food and coffee vendors, and immersive experiences like hot sake exploration, Fukuoka craft sake, and American craft sake introductions. Enjoy live music and sake pairing acts with improvisational musicians from the West Coast, sample treats...
Experience a unique sake festival as ten renowned breweries from the Koka region gather at Otsu for a spectacular sake and ninja-themed event. Enjoy tastings from participating breweries, explore food and merchandise booths, and join other sake and ninja fans for this lively celebration! Rain or shine, the event takes place under a covered venue....
Explore prestigious Edo-era sake culture through the lens of 'Kibyoshi' illustrated novels in this special seminar for adults. The event is led by Professor Yuki Hata of Meijo University and held at the Japan Sake Information Center. Attendees will experience sake tastings and receive a bento dinner. Perfect for sake enthusiasts and culture lovers!
Celebrate the annual opening festival at the Hakata Hyakunengura Sake Brewery in Fukuoka. This lively event features sake tastings, a variety of snacks, and the sale of limited edition sake. Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore the brewery, savor unique Japanese sake and snacks, and purchase exclusive bottles. The festival is scheduled across three days:...
Experience a special sake face-off featuring two local breweries, Rakuseisha and Kumpeki, right outside Hotei Station. Enjoy tastings of seven different sakes, including freshly pressed varieties, and compare flavors both hot and cold. Savor delicious food from eight kitchen trucks and soak up the festive atmosphere. Organized by Kumpeki Brewery Co., Ltd. and Marui Partnership...
Shonai New Sake Festival 2026 is a lively celebration where visitors can sample fresh sake from a variety of breweries in Shonai Town. Highlights include a sake brewery tour, a talk show by Hiromi Terasawa, and a signing event with author Akira Ose. Sake lovers will also enjoy the accompanying local liquor shop festival and...
Nakamoto Sake Brewery from Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture will be visiting. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to taste sake and have direct conversations with representatives from the brewery. This special sake tasting event will take place on the 2nd floor tasting space at Yamanaka Sake Shop. Don't miss this chance to interact with sake...
Experience a unique sake tasting event hosted by Hassen in collaboration with Torishige Bunten and Kirakutei at Toranomon Yokocho. This exclusive event features two sessions and a limited capacity of 45 guests per session. Sample an array of premium sakes and enjoy curated food pairings in a dynamic setting within Tokyo’s vibrant business district. Tickets...
Experience the exclusive Hassen Night 2026 at Toranomon Yokocho, Tokyo, hosted by Hachinohe Shuzo. Explore a premium lineup of Hassen sake in a vibrant setting inside Toranomon Business Tower with sessions limited to just 45 guests each. Enjoy an evening of sake tasting and cultural immersion. The event features two time slots—pick your preferred session...
Looking to dive into the world of sake? Kato Sake Works is hosting a special guided tasting session at their Brooklyn brewery. Led by one of their knowledgeable taproom bartenders, you'll sample a range of sake styles and delve into discussions about flavor, aroma, texture, and how production techniques shape the final drink. This 90-minute...
Explore the flavors and stories behind sake with a special event led by Rinku, who has visited 15 breweries across Japan to carefully select a variety of sake. Enjoy a full-course meal (8-9 dishes) by Kisetsu Ryouri sin, as you listen to insights about sake brewing and the passionate brewers behind each bottle. Sake is...
Discover the world of sake at the Sake Studies Center at Brooklyn Kura in NYC. This interactive class offers a fun and approachable introduction to sake, including a Sake 101 presentation, guided tasting of five premium sakes (including four Brooklyn Kura craft selections and one from Japan), and a brewery tour. Participants will enjoy handouts,...
Kitaya Sake Brewery hosts its annual Open House, featuring free admission and a variety of exciting activities. Enjoy paid tastings of Japanese sake and shochu, compare different brews, sample limited edition and seasonal releases, and shop for exclusive bottles. Local restaurants will have food stalls onsite and there will be a sake challenge for aspiring...
The Fushimi Sake Fes. 2026 brings together 18 local sake breweries in Kyoto for a fun-filled spring festival. Attendees can enjoy tastings of premium Fushimi sake, interactive events, and a lively stamp rally in collaboration with local festivities. Tickets include four tasting vouchers, and special events will run throughout the day in the Fushimi area....
Discover Aizu traditions through an immersive miso-making workshop and a local sake tasting session. Participants will craft their own batch of Aizu-style miso (about 1-2kg) to take home and enjoy a guided tasting featuring renowned sake brands like Toyokuni, Tenmei, and Hiroki. During the workshop, participants will also enjoy a lunch of miso dengaku and...
Discover the secrets of Tamanokou Sake Brewery with their exclusive 2026 Strategy Guide event. Join sake lovers for a day of tastings, tours, and insider tips on experiencing the best of this renowned brewery. Enjoy guided recommendations on navigating the brewery, sample their sake lineup, and immerse yourself in the culture and craftsmanship behind one...
Experience tradition and transformation in the Yoshino region at the Hyakunensugi Spring Yamamori Cellar Event 2026. This exclusive one-day event features a tour of the historic Hyakunensugi mountain forest and cellar, tastings of rare, unpasteurized Hyakunensugi nigori sake (not for sale elsewhere), delicious cuisine by local restaurant Ichida, and a sampling of persimmon leaf sushi....