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....
Experience Kamigata Nihonshu World 2026, a major sake festival bringing together celebrated sake brewers and excellent Japanese food from all over Japan to Osaka. Try sake from renowned breweries and enjoy delicious dishes paired with your favorite drinks. Dozens of leading restaurants and sake vendors from across the country gather for one day only! The...
Kato Sake Works invites sake lovers and curious newcomers alike to a guided, 90-minute tasting at their Brooklyn brewery. Attendees will explore a variety of sake styles and dive into the influence of production techniques on flavor, aroma, texture, and temperature. Led by a knowledgeable taproom bartender, this interactive session is designed to help you...
Celebrate the pride of Aomori with an incredible sake tasting party for the 21st edition of this beloved event! Enjoy sake from local breweries recognized under the new 'GI Aomori' geographical indication, paired with a delicious seated buffet. Up to 400 guests will experience an evening highlighting the depth and flavor of northern Japanese sake,...
Kick off spring by exploring an exciting celebration of sake at SAKE PARK! This lively festival features a diverse array of sake from across Japan, taking place beneath the cherry blossoms at Tokyo Midtown's Canopy Square. Enjoy tastings, browse craft vendors, and soak up a festive atmosphere centered on sake culture. The event runs March...
Celebrate spring at Kintora Sake Brewery's annual open house, the Momotora Festival 2026! Expect limited edition sake tastings, acoustic and choir performances, hands-on activities like shuriken and fan throwing, and all-you-can-pack sake lees. Food stalls and a special winery guest round out the fun. Show up in pink for a special perk! Stage events are...
Kashima Sake Brewery Tourism celebrates its 15th year with a special event across 8 breweries in the Kashima and Ureshino areas. Discover and enjoy a variety of local sake, brewery tours, and tastings featuring the renowned Nabeshima sake from Fukuchiyo Sake Brewery. The festival honors the local sake's recognition at the International Wine Challenge and...
Celebrate the Toronto Zine Library's 20th anniversary at Paperjam 2026, a lively zine fair taking over the entire Tranzac Club. Expect vendor tables, community fun, and special programming to mark two decades of zine culture in Toronto. Vendor applications and programming details will be announced soon, so stay tuned!
Chikuma Nishiki Sake Brewery (Kiriyama) is teaming up with Yamanaka Sake Shop's Ekimarche location for a special sake tasting and sales event. Discover a variety of premium sakes and immerse yourself in the flavors of Japanese brewing traditions. This pop-up event is perfect for sake enthusiasts and those looking to discover new favorites.
Enjoy a special UBUSUNA Makers' Dinner featuring approximately 12 dishes and a curated selection of 6 limited UBUSUNA sake pairings. The event is limited to 8 guests and entry is by lottery. Dine in the elegant Miyasaka venue in Tokyo's Minami-Aoyama neighborhood. Reservations are required via the event's QR code, and the cost includes tax...
Celebrate Mother's Day in a creative way by learning to make personalized Japanese calligraphy sake labels at Kato Sake Works in Brooklyn. Guided by instructor Taisan Tanaka, participants will write meaningful Japanese characters—like names and messages of gratitude—and transform them into custom sake labels. Enjoy sake as you design, explore Japanese culture, and craft a...
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...
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 sake at Nishide Brewery's Thanksgiving Festival in Komatsu! Enjoy tastings and festivities at this historic venue. The event takes place on April 26, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and promises great sake, local culture, and plenty of fun for all attendees.
Explore the world of sake at Kato Sake Works in Brooklyn with their guided tasting event. Whether you're new to sake or already a fan, this 90-minute session offers an in-depth exploration of sake styles, with expert taproom bartenders discussing flavor, aroma, texture, temperature, and more. Enjoy a variety of sakes and join engaging discussions...
Sake lovers rejoice—The Joy of Sake is back in New York! Attendees can sample from nearly 500 sake labels from Japan and the U.S., all while enjoying sake-themed appetizers crafted by some of New York’s top restaurants. With unlimited tastings and delicious bites included in the admission, this annual celebration is a must for sake...
Dive deep into the craft of sake in Toronto with the Sake Scholar Course at Ki Modern Japanese + Bar! This advanced, three-day program explores sake and shochu from all 47 Japanese prefectures through tastings, history, geography, and production methods. Led by instructor Michael Tremblay, you'll have hands-on tastings, collaborative discussions, and a comprehensive exam...
Enjoy a convenient round-trip shuttle bus from Hakata Station and Shin-Iizuka Station to the sake brewery for a special one-day opening event. Reservations are required in advance. The shuttle service makes it easy for sake lovers to visit the brewery and experience the festivities without worrying about transportation. Reservations can be made by visiting the...
Celebrate the 8th anniversary of Yokoyama Brewery at the 2026 Yokoyama Kura Fest! Experience a festive day at Omoeka Shuzo's Yokoyama Brewery, which will feature special events, tastings, and a vibrant community gathering. This two-day event is a great opportunity for sake enthusiasts and newcomers alike to connect and enjoy local flavors. This event takes...