The Dewatsuru Sake Brewery invites you to their highly anticipated annual open house! On April 11th, the brewery opens its doors to sake lovers for a day of tastings, brewery tours, and exclusive events. Sample freshly brewed sake, enjoy special gifts like sake lees and other sake goods, and get a chance to enter a...
Experience the vibrant 2026 Ubukata Sake Brewery Festival, featuring exclusive sake releases, special limited-edition brews available at the venue, and a festive schedule. Enjoy drumming, music performances, magic shows, and a special talk by Sato Yusuke from Aramasa Sake Brewery. Indulge in food pairings from renowned local culinary talents like Goh, IL CASINO, and NOBISHITA...
Celebrate sake culture at the Hanano Ka Sake Brewery Festival Ubutsukamiyu! Taking place over two days, this lively event features exclusive, limited-edition sakes, stage performances (including taiko drumming, Kagura, shamisen, band shows, and magic), and a marketplace filled with local food from acclaimed vendors like Goh and sushi specialists. Enjoy special on-site tastings and be...
Celebrate the arrival of spring at the Cherry Blossom Festival 2026, hosted by Dassai Blue Sake Brewery in Hyde Park, NY! This festive multi-day event features local art and craft vendors, delicious food, premium sake, music, and a variety of cultural activities. The celebration is family-friendly and will take place rain or shine. Note: Some...
Renegade Craft returns to New York City with an impressive lineup of over 180 small creative businesses, offering a unique market shopping experience at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea. Celebrate the arrival of spring by exploring a variety of handcrafted goods and supporting independent makers. This two-day event is perfect for those interested in crafts,...
Enjoy a special sake tasting and sales event at Meishu-kan Takimoto in Kyoto. Explore a fascinating lineup of delicious sake from the celebrated Masumi brewery. This event invites sake lovers and curious newcomers alike to sample a wide range of premium sakes and purchase their favorites. Come join the weekend festivities in Kyoto and experience...
Experience a unique doburoku (unfiltered sake) tasting event at the Heiwa Saketen Bar Counter! Featuring a special gathering of doburoku brewers from Namba and Usagimachi, the event includes exclusive varieties made just for this day. Try the cherry blossom doburoku, made with plenty of salted sakura blossoms for a springtime flavor, strawberry doburoku using fresh...
Dive into a showcase of independent publishing and DIY creativity at the Heavy Manners Zine Fair! Connect with exhibitors and discover unique zines, all while enjoying a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere. Free riso-printed flyers are also available at the Heavy Manners Library, so you can help spread the word. The event is free to attend and...
Zoo Art Show is hosting a series of exclusive workshops with RIME (MSK - New York), an internationally recognized graffiti artist. Dive into his creative world over four sessions: Meet and discuss his process (April 11), character creation (April 18), graffiti (April 25), and abstract painting (May 2). Each workshop is limited to 15 participants...
Kato Sake Works is marking its 6th anniversary with a festive lineup featuring bingo, a limited A6 sake bottle release, large-format Japanese calligraphy workshop by Taisan, a food pop-up by Roll Over Kimbap, live jazz by Jean Ramirez Trio, and a DJ set by Emmaline. It's a day packed with community vibes and creative fun,...
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 ephemeral beauty of spring with Sakura & Sake, an immersive tasting evening inspired by Japan's iconic cherry blossoms. Enjoy a curated menu featuring five rare seasonal sakes, released just for cherry blossom season, expertly paired with Japanese sakura-inspired raw seafood dishes developed by Oeno Maris. The venue's intimate wine room will be transformed...
Experience the unveiling of the latest body of work by renowned artist SEN2 (Sandro Figueroa) at Private Gallery in Miami. This unique exhibition merges graffiti and fine art, showcasing SEN2’s dynamic evolution as an artist. Attendees will enjoy a special live screen printing session, with exclusive SEN2 designs applied to Levi’s Trucker Jackets. Complimentary jacket...
Celebrate the final sake breaking ceremony hosted by Shojo's in Coral Gables! Enjoy the launch of two new sakes, fresh from competing in Tokyo's @SakeChallenges. The evening includes a sake barrel-breaking ceremony at 7pm, pours available for purchase, eats by PinPanPolloMIA, sake kasu matcha brownie ice cream pints in collaboration with Black Cat Tavern Miami,...
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...
Enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon at Utage Sake Bar for the Japanese Ceramic & Sake Market, hosted in collaboration with Tanaka NL and Otemba Sake. Tanaka will showcase beautiful, handmade Hagiyaki ceramics from Yamaguchi, perfect for anyone passionate about Japanese crafts. Otemba Sake will be offering sake bottles at great prices, with tastings available—a treat...
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...
Celebrate Japanese sake culture at the Matsue Shinshu Festival! Held in Matsue, this lively festival highlights freshly brewed sake from various regional breweries, complete with tasting booths and local food stalls. Part one takes place at Karakoro Plaza, where visitors can sample a wide range of sake from 12:00 to 17:00. In the evening, head...
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...
Embark on a reservation-only journey through five unpasteurized sakes, all poured fresh at Los Angeles' only craft sake brewery. Hosted by sake specialist Kerry Tamura at Sawtelle Sake Company, attendees will sample bottles from renowned Japanese breweries and Sawtelle Sake itself. The tasting includes sparkling, dry, and creamy nigori styles. All bottles featured are available...
Discover the world of sake at the Sake Studies Center inside Brooklyn Kura! This informative and delicious class includes an approachable Sake 101 presentation, guided tasting of premium sakes (including four Brooklyn Kura craft sakes and one from Japan), a tour of the on-site sake brewery, and tasty nibbles for pairing. Learn from Timothy Sullivan,...
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...
Learn everything there is to know about sake in this special class led by Jamie Graves from Skurnik Wines. Take a deep dive into centuries of culture and tradition, all distilled into one amazing beverage. Whether you're new to sake or a longtime fan, this interactive event offers a delicious exploration, including a tasting session....