Celebrate the traditional Festa della Lavanda in Pietrabruna and catch the personal exhibition 'Spray Power' by Jori & Gioia. The exhibition features graffiti and street art with works presented by the artists during Pietrabruna's local lavender festival. Entry is free—perfect for art and culture lovers looking for a summer highlight in Liguria!
Gâteau Daifuku is a seasonal fruit daifuku mochi popup by Annn and Payapaya Bakery. Taking place at Loaf on Paper in Brooklyn, this collaboration offers soft and luscious mochi filled with fruit, showcasing Japanese-inspired flavors. It's a one-day event where you can experience unique mochi treats between 10AM and 2PM. Mochi lovers will not want...
Sample a wide variety of shochu at the Summer Shochu Tasting Event, held at Sakaho Yokozeki's front space. Discover the colorful flavors of shochu, ranging from light and refreshing to deep and rich. Whether you’re a newcomer or a connoisseur, find your new favorite and enjoy a delightful summer experience. Admission is free!
Discover the charm of shochu at this summer tasting event hosted at Sakaho Yokozeki! Explore a wide selection ranging from light and refreshing to deep, rich flavors. Find your favorite shochu and enjoy a delightful summer experience. Participation is free, and a variety of shochu will be available for comparison and enjoyment.
My Sake World is hosting a special free sake tasting and blending workshop for restaurant owners, businesses, and those considering OEM in Tokyo. Attendees can experience creating their own original Japanese sake blend from 24 varieties. Participation is free but advanced reservations are required. The event is held over two days, July 25th and 26th,...
Experience an intimate Japanese tea ceremony with a unique side-by-side tasting of fresh and matured matcha, sourced directly from Kyoto and used in the Ueda Sōko Ryū samurai tea tradition. Discover how time affects matcha’s color, aroma, and flavor through a traditional Satsubako tea ritual. Enjoy a seasonal chakaiseki meal prepared from locally grown New...
Head to Apple Barrel Orchards for a summer Saturday filled with local flavors and fun! Enjoy The Finger Lakes' first saké, produced by Emily Doi of Branchport, with tastings starting at 12pm—bottles will be available for purchase. Savor street food from La Monarka FLX, popping up for the afternoon, and catch live music from Kenny...
Experience Japan's premier sake festival as over 53 breweries gather to present more than 250 varieties of sake, shochu, umeshu, fruit wines, honey mead, and amazake. Enjoy free sake tastings, stage performances, live entertainment, an abundance of snacks that pair perfectly with Japanese drinks, and opportunities to purchase bottles on site. This annual summer event...
Puku Puku Brewing is hosting a special event in Tokyo on July 25. While full details are available on their Instagram post, the gathering will center on fermentation and Japanese brewing culture. Expect a fun, social atmosphere where you can meet others passionate about brewing and taste some unique creations from Puku Puku Brewing.
Experience a special tasting and sales event at Yamanaka Sake Shop Ekimarche in Osaka, featuring brewers from Niigata's Kashiwazaki city and the renowned 'Kusunoki no Homare' brewery. Explore an array of Japanese sake, participate in tastings, and chat with brewers. This event is perfect for sake lovers and anyone curious about Japanese sake culture.
Experience a unique Japanese whisky event with guest experts Yumi Yoshikawa and Taichi Moriyama from Chichibu Distillery, who will be flying in from Saitama, Japan. This guided tasting at Astor Center features rare and hard-to-find expressions of Ichiro’s Malt, including special blends, single malts, and historic releases. Participants will taste five different Ichiro whiskies while...
Discover the art of natural soda-making at the Cooper Street Community Garden in Brooklyn! This engaging hands-on workshop will teach you to craft your own fizzy sodas using a ginger-based starter culture—a traditional fermentation technique rooted in Caribbean foodways. Attendees will learn about the basics of fermentation, explore plant-based ingredients, and connect with local community...
Join Make Space and The Junk Edit for an inspired afternoon of junk journaling, sketching, and collaborative creativity at Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Settle in on picnic blankets with your favorite supplies—or use shared materials provided—and get ready for an open, welcoming space to collage, draw, and create alongside others. Throughout the afternoon, enjoy figure...
KoKoN Sake Bar, in collaboration with Sake Night Fever and French Sake Sommelier Lora Terrade, invites you to a unique one-day-only pairing event that explores creative combinations of Japanese sake and French delicacies. Inspired by the everyday food culture and vibrant markets of France, guests will enjoy six premium sake paired with carefully selected French...
Discover a world of flavor at 'Ichizo Ichie Vol.11: Five Flavors x Sake.' Hosted at Saburoumaru, this experiential event explores the intersection of five distinct tastes paired with a curated selection of Japanese sake. Perfect for both enthusiasts and newcomers seeking a deeper understanding of sake pairing. Organized by Sakenomirize.
Join Tiny Chaos Studios and The Koji Club for a unique evening of creativity and Japanese culture. Enjoy a curated sake tasting led by Alyssa, the founder of The Koji Club, and discover the diverse flavors and history of sake. Get hands-on and design your own set of press-on nails from a selection of 600+...
Explore the rich history of Japanese sake at a unique tasting hosted by Eddie Sake in Roma Norte, Mexico City. Delve into ancestral and traditional sake-making techniques while sampling four ancient sake styles: Doburoku (the forbidden sake), Bodaimoto (sake made by monks), Mizumoto (divine water sake), and Kimoto (the traditional style). Each sake is paired...
Experience a special sake tasting pop-up as Kaisen Don teams up with Fifth Taste in San Leandro. Taste three different varietals of Ohmine Junmai Daiginjo Sake and enjoy an evening of Japanese sake appreciation. This unique collaboration promises a delightful exploration of high-quality sake varieties.
Experience the lively Summer Festival 2026 along the Main Street Shopping Area in Shibata City! Enjoy a 1,000-meter pedestrian paradise packed with fun presentations, local food, games, and great options for all ages. Don't miss the Kikusui booth in front of Shibata City Hall, where you can sample limited menu items like Ryofuu Soda, Hokuetsu...
Experience an unforgettable fusion of Thai and Japanese cuisine at Sake Moment: The 4th SIP! Guests will be treated to a 6-course Thai x Japanese tasting menu, each course perfectly paired with a unique sake. Enjoy special by-bottle sake pricing available only during the event, and savor a night highlighting the diverse flavors of both...
Elevate your sake knowledge with the Certified Sake Adviser online course, designed for both hospitality professionals and dedicated enthusiasts. This comprehensive class covers sake's history, core ingredients, brewing techniques, and tasting methods, featuring lectures and hands-on tasting sessions of over a dozen varieties. The program prepares students to confidently discuss and evaluate a range of...
Explore the world of Japanese natto at this hands-on workshop in Bangkok, perfect for both beginners and seasoned fermenters! Participants will discover three different natto-making methods: using commercial starter culture, store-bought natto, and naturally occurring bacteria. Learn about natto’s health benefits, including its role in gut health and circulation. The workshop, conducted in English, welcomes...
Join Jinny Gallery for a hands-on zine workshop facilitated by Wenfei at NININI-NI. Explore meaningful one-on-one conversations and collage as a way to process and express emotions beyond language. Participants will engage in deep listening, collage creation inspired by shared stories, and contribute to a collaborative zine. Perfect for anyone interested in personal storytelling, collaborative...
Test your sake knowledge at this special event at Utsunomiya Station Building Paseo, featuring a head-to-head sake tasting challenge against Japan's national sake tasting champion. Enjoy a lively festival atmosphere with a wide variety of sake and special guest appearances, including renowned sake taster Atsushi Seki. Whether you’re a connoisseur or just sake-curious, this is...
Explore a unique pop-up summer market featuring Hagiyaki ceramics and premium sake, hosted by Utage Sake Bar in collaboration with Tanaka NL and Otemba Sake. Guests can shop special bundles of ceramics and sake, and enjoy tastings throughout the event. Treat yourself or someone special to artisanal craftsmanship and delicious sake at this seasonal gathering.