Join Choryo Sake Brewery for a special sake tasting session featuring sake brewed with Nara Prefecture's exclusive Tsuyuhakaze sake rice. Enjoy a guided tasting where participants can experience the subtle flavor differences of sake made from this unique rice, and learn about the rice cultivation and brewing process. Chat with the brewery owner, compare notes...
NamaFest 2026 returns to Umami Mart in Oakland for its annual celebration of all things unpasteurized sake! Experience over 30 fresh-pressed, energetic namas from local Bay Area breweries and beyond, including exclusive releases from Japan. Taste your way through this springtime festival, where your ticket gets you unlimited pours from a huge lineup covering Den...
Experience the vibrant 10th annual Nihonbashi Area Sake Walking Tour! Renowned sake breweries from across Japan gather in the Nihonbashi district for a lively tasting festival. Participants can stroll between various local venues, enjoy unlimited sake tastings, and receive an original sake cup as a souvenir. Tickets are limited and available for presale or at...
Join a special Harushika Sake popup collaboration at Hitotunagi. Grassano-san will be present to guide you through the tasting of a variety of Harushika sake. Standing bar, cash on delivery. No reservations required, but during busy times, a 2-hour limit may apply. The specific sake lineup will be a surprise until the event.
Discover the art of pairing Japanese craft sake with a curated selection of cheeses at this interactive tasting class, hosted by the Sake Studies Center at Brooklyn Kura. Taste five artisanal sakes matched with five cheeses, learn about production styles and flavor profiles, and enjoy delicious nibbles on your cheese board. The session wraps up...
Enhance your sake expertise with the Certified Sake Adviser online course from Sake School of America. Perfect for hospitality professionals and passionate enthusiasts, this interactive program explores the history, ingredients, and classification of sake through engaging lectures, guided tastings, and group discussions. Participants will sample a variety of sake and learn practical approaches to tasting...
Celebrate spring at Chiyo Brewery's annual open house and sake tasting event! Enjoy exclusive brewery access and sample a variety of seasonal sakes, with two sessions throughout the day. Each session is limited to 200 participants. Experience the craftsmanship and vibrant flavors of Chiyo Brewery in a festive, welcoming atmosphere.
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.
Celebrate Japanese women in fermentation at this unique tasting event in San Francisco! Enjoy three curated samples each of sake, wine, and beer crafted by Japanese women producers from Northern California, including Noriko Kamei (Sequoia Sake), Sonoe Hirabayashi (Six Cloves Wines), and Naoko Haruyama (Barebottle Brewing). Japanese otsumami (small bites) will be provided by Mariko...
The Bizen Exhibition brings together 18 Bizen ware artists with two renowned sake breweries for a unique fusion of ceramic artistry and sake culture. Held at Gallery Mugenan Ginza, this event features a special sake tasting experience where you can sample sake served in beautiful Bizen ware vessels, highlighting the interplay between clay, fire, and...
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...
Kick off spring with the Kura Shochu Cocktail Competition Party at Rule of Third's Corner Bar! After two previous cancellations due to snow, this popular event returns on April 26th. Watch eight of New York City's top bartenders compete to create the ultimate Kura shochu cocktail in front of a live judging panel. Attendees can...
Join Sake School of America for their WSET Level 2 Award in Sake online course—a deep dive into sake tasting, vocabulary, and styles, perfect for sake lovers and hospitality pros. This engaging, guided experience includes live Zoom instruction, tasting samples, a comprehensive textbook, the final exam, and an official WSET certificate and pin upon completion....
Urakasumi Brewery marks over 300 years since its founding with the Urakasumi Brewery Festival 2026 in Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture. Attendees can enjoy sake tastings, tours of the historic brewery, and various local festivities celebrating Japanese sake craftsmanship. This one-day event is perfect for sake enthusiasts and anyone interested in Japanese brewing heritage.
A special collaboration event featuring three breweries – Yamanokotobuki Brewery (sake), Tenpai Distillery (shochu), and Ōga Brewery (sake) – is set for April 29, 2026, at Todoroki Sake Shop in Fukuoka. Attendees can try and purchase limited edition sake and shochu only available at this gathering. This year brings a unique twist with an art...
No Relation hosts a special Spring Sake Omakase dinner with sake and wine specialist Yishi Li. Enjoy a 17-course omakase menu paired with fresh seasonal sakes, including namazake and early brews. Yishi Li will guide guests through each cup and share stories about the producers and brewing styles. Seating is limited to only 9 guests...
Experience an immersive guided tour of Brooklyn Kura, a premium sake brewery located in Industry City, Brooklyn. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at their craft production process, learn about sake making from expert staff, and enjoy a guided tasting of three unique Brooklyn Kura sakes. This event is perfect for newcomers and sake enthusiasts...
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...
Don't miss the first-ever open house and brewery opening at Ibaraki Shuzo! Enjoy a day of sake tastings and food vendors in a relaxed, welcoming environment. No reservations are required. This is a great opportunity to explore the brewery and learn about sake production.
TAK Stockholm returns with the second ever Stockholm Sake Festival, Sweden's only festival dedicated exclusively to the Japanese beverage, sake. Expect tastings of more than 100 sake varieties from renowned breweries in both Japan and Europe, alongside Japanese beer, cocktails, tea, and coffee. The event includes lectures (free to attend), a Japanese food court, private...
Nakajima Shuzo will be hosting their Spring Brewery Festival on May 2nd and 3rd, 2026. This celebration marks the opening of the brewery for the season, with special festivities, sake, and community spirit. Timing and other details will be announced at a later date.
UTAGE in Sendai 2026 brings together master brewers from eleven premier sake breweries across Hokkaido and Tohoku for a festive day of unlimited sake, BBQ, and beer. This unique celebration lets guests interact directly with the brewers, enjoy exclusive event sakes (including some limited editions), and gain behind-the-scenes insights as they toast to the season....
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,...
Discover the world of sake at the Sake Studies Center inside Brooklyn Kura in New York City. This hands-on introduction covers the basics of sake through a Sake 101 presentation, followed by a guided tasting of four Brooklyn Kura craft sakes and a premium sake from Japan. Attendees will also get a taste straight from...