Experience a relaxed evening featuring seasonal sake from the Suwa area's renowned breweries, perfectly paired with delicious sake-friendly dishes. Enjoy the atmosphere and flavors as you explore Japanese sake in Nagano's Suwa City. This is the 12th edition of this popular saké event!
Kick off the season with Skewville's 'UNFILTERED,' a special graffiti and photography group exhibition at 237 Starr St. in Brooklyn. This show features well-known photographers sharing candid, previously unseen images—unfiltered and unapologetically theirs. Expect work from talents like Bytegirl, Ana R. Candelaria, John Dominé, Matthew A. Eller, Rafael Fuchs, Leah Gerstel, Nick McManus, Luna Park,...
Celebrate the annual Kihotsuru Sake Brewery Open House in Saga! Discover limited edition sake only available at this event, take part in tastings (both sales and paid tastings available), and explore a unique sake lees (sakekasu) grab event—perfect for food and drink lovers. Enjoy a special live musical performance by Shinobu Honda while indulging in...
Celebrate Japanese sake at the Kararoko Herun Road Sake New Sake Festival in Matsue, Shimane! The first part of the festival takes place at Kararoko Square, featuring new sake tastings (60ml cups), food vendors, and more. Admission is free for this outdoor event running from 12:00 to 17:00. The second part starts at 18:00 at...
Enjoy a unique event where local artists gather to blend music and sake. Experience a day filled with various genres of live music while sampling sake and other beverages in a lively setting. Limited to 30 attendees, this special gathering allows you to bring your own food and enjoy a relaxed, convivial atmosphere. Pre-sale tickets...
Dive into the world of sake with a guided tasting at Kato Sake Works in Brooklyn. Led by a knowledgeable taproom bartender, you’ll explore a variety of sake styles and learn how different brewing techniques impact each unique sip. Enjoy in-depth chats about flavor, aroma, texture, and temperature while sampling plenty of sake. Perfect for...
If you're curious about sake, join the Sake Studies Center for their 'Introduction to Sake Tasting Class and Brewery Tour' at Brooklyn Kura in Brooklyn, NY. This interactive session covers sake basics through a fun and approachable class. You'll enjoy a Sake 101 presentation, a guided tasting of four Brooklyn Kura craft sakes plus a...
Take your sake education to the next level and get certified as a Sake Adviser in this comprehensive online course, conducted entirely in Japanese. Open to hospitality industry professionals and sake enthusiasts, the course covers sake history, ingredients, brewing processes, classification, and tasting techniques. Participants will taste and examine over a dozen sake varieties, participate...
Birmingham Sake Club is back with a special tasting event at Fox & Chance Bar. Attendees will explore the Japanese sake grading system in a fun, blind tasting, paired with seasonal hot cross buns. Curious to see if the grading really matters? Join in for this uniquely interactive and delicious evening.
Celebrate spring at the 4th Annual Spring Sake Festival hosted by DC Sake Co. Enjoy an evening filled with Japanese sake, seasonal culinary flavors, and vibrant kanpai spirit in the heart of Washington, DC. The festival brings together sake lovers for tastings, cultural experiences, and spring festivities. More details to be announced as the event...
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Craft Sake Week at Roppongi Hills Arena! From April 17 to April 29, 2026, enjoy a record 130 sake breweries and 20 top-tier restaurants serving exclusive, event-only menus. Each day features different breweries, cuisine, and live music. Purchase a starter set (¥4,800) which includes the official sake glass and coins...
Kiso Town in Nagano Prefecture invites everyone to its annual Spring Brewery Open Day! Experience the charm of this 'Town of Fermentation' with special one-day-only celebrations. Local sake breweries and miso stores open their doors, offering unique tastings and a festive market atmosphere. Enjoy local soba, pickles, and a variety of freshly fermented delicacies. A...
The Gozen Sake Festival returns for its 40th anniversary, celebrating the revival of the bodaimoto method and local sake traditions. Enjoy exclusive tastings, traditional entertainment, and a lively community atmosphere at the historic Gozen Sake Brewery Tsujimoto Main Store. This two-day event is free to attend and welcomes sake fans and curious visitors alike.
Celebrate the arrival of spring at Kamotsuru Sake Brewery in Higashihiroshima! The annual Kurabiraki event offers visitors the chance to enjoy spring-limited sakes, a free sake lees giveaway for the first 200 guests, and special brewery tours. The event is just a 5-minute walk from JR Saijo Station, with free admission for all. Whether you're...
Celebrate spring with local sake, gourmet food, entertainment, stage events, and more at the annual Murashige Sake Brewery Festival. This festival features tastings of new and classic sakes, food stalls, live performances, stage events, raffles, sake bottle sales, kitchen cars, a children's area, and even a shuttle bus service to the brewery. Perfect for families...
Sake Sakura 2026 is a vibrant annual celebration by North American Sake Brewery that honors the rich craft and culture of sake making during cherry blossom season. Enjoy exclusive sake releases, delicious cocktails, all-day food and drink specials, games, family-friendly activities, and live music from 7-9 pm. This event marks the reopening of the IX...
Discover the world of sake at the annual Mizuo Sake Brewery Open Day in Nagano. Visitors can enjoy a special day touring the brewery, tasting a variety of limited-edition MIZUO sakes, and savoring local food specialties such as yakitori, oden, mountain vegetable tempura, and sweets. Attendees receive a commemorative tasting cup, and there's sake available...
Harman Projects presents CHRISRWK AND FRIENDS, a vibrant group exhibition that spotlights a wide-ranging collection of artists—many familiar to fans of CollectedCon. There's also a dedicated solo presentation by ChrisRWK of Robots Will Kill. Expect fresh works from renowned figures in the street and graffiti art world, alongside the energy of an opening night reception....
Celebrate the arrival of spring at Tenpoichi sake brewery's annual "kura biraki" open house. This festive event offers attendees a unique peek inside the brewery, with the chance to enjoy fresh sake and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Japanese sakemaking traditions. Perfect for sake enthusiasts and those interested in Japan's rich brewery culture.
Celebrate the arrival of spring at the Aizu Homare Sake Brewery Festival in Kitakata, Fukushima! The renowned Homare Brewery is opening its doors for this special event, where you can enjoy fresh sake tastings and soak up the festive atmosphere amongst cherry blossoms. Experience the charm of a brewery open day in a beautiful, traditional...
The Kagamiue Sake Brewery in Okuizumo, Shimane is opening its doors for a special brewery opening event. Enjoy sake tastings, meet the staff, and celebrate spring at this annual gathering. More details, including program highlights and activities, will be shared closer to the date. Admission is free and the event will be held rain or...
Experience the 9th annual Matsuo Taisha Sake-1 Grand Prix, a lively festival where sake enthusiasts can taste and compare a variety of premium sakes from renowned breweries across Japan. The event offers two tasting sessions, a chance to vote for your favorite sake, and unique culinary pairings. Tickets are limited to 500 per session. Organized...
Breweries from Japan are heading to Houston for the Houston Kanpai Festival, offering a unique opportunity to explore the craftsmanship and culture behind authentic Japanese sake. Enjoy tastings of over 70 different sakes from more than 15 renowned breweries, meet brewery masters, and learn about generations of tradition directly from the experts. Festival highlights include...
The Advanced Sake Studies Certification Course by the Sake Studies Center is a unique two-day immersive sake education for hospitality professionals, beverage educators, and enthusiasts. Hosted at Brooklyn Kura, you'll deepen your expertise through guided tastings, hands-on brewery work, and in-depth classroom sessions. Highlights include making sake alongside expert brewers, structured blind tastings with 30...
Experience a unique conversation and tasting event at Japan Society in New York City, featuring Hiroshi Sakurai, Chairman of Dassai, and Maribel Lieberman, CEO of MarieBelle. The event includes a panel discussion, followed by a reception with DASSAI BLUE sake tasting, authentic Japanese finger food, and a special Dassai x MarieBelle collaborative chocolate gift. A...