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,...
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...
Celebrate the 113th anniversary of Nishide Sake Brewery at their fun-filled festival! Enjoy free admission, an array of food stalls including original curry, kuzubaru, sake lees donuts, mitarashi dango, sake...
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...
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...
Get ready for Kushiage Night at Streamline Tavern hosted by Sake Noire! This pop-up features an Italian twist on Japanese classics, serving up Japanese-Italian skewers, fun sauces, “fried sexy stuff on a stick,” and Jell-O shots. Enjoy a walk-up only experience—no reservations required—at the iconic Streamline Tavern downstairs window. Club members can also pick up...
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....
Dive into the world of sake with Sake Basics & Beyond—a full-day in-person class perfect for beginners and those looking to deepen their sake knowledge. Hosted by The Beverage Lab in collaboration with @chez.wa, this 7-hour course (including a lunch break) covers everything from sake ingredients and styles, to label reading, service, trends, food pairings,...
Orihara Shoten in Monzen Nakacho, Tokyo, is hosting a curated Japanese sake tasting event. Sample a handpicked selection of sake during one of two available sessions—each lasting 60 minutes. This is the second time the event is being held. Check the reservation form for more details and be sure to book ahead, as space is...
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.
Yoneda Brewery is hosting its annual Warehouse Open Day in Matsue, Japan! Enjoy a day of sake tastings, exclusive sake sales (only available on the event day), brewery tours guided by the brewers themselves, and a fun sake-tasting coin game. Don't miss out on delicious food, snacks to pair with your drinks, and a bustling...
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...
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...
Discover the elegance and craftsmanship of Nanbu Bijin, one of Iwate's renowned sake breweries, at this open tasting in Chicago's Wrigleyville. Experience their signature clean, floral, and meticulously brewed sakes, celebrated worldwide for their balance and finesse. Free entry for club members and $5 for guests (with a food or drink purchase). Taste at your...
Celebrate the release of "Between Language & Art," a new limited-edition book by Mint&Serf at Grateful, Glasgow. This exhibition and book launch highlights over 25 years of creative collaboration, presenting unreleased photographs, signature drawings, therapy paintings, and behind-the-scenes studio moments. Dive into a colorful 468-page volume that brings together seven essays and works from over...
Enjoy a sophisticated evening at KŌSA with a six-course dinner expertly paired with Tsukino Katsura sake, guided by Cindy Bissig. Savor unique sake and culinary pairings in a creative setting....
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...
The TOKIO ART BOOK FAIR 2026 is back for its second edition at the Shiba Park Hotel in Tokyo! This three-day event is a vibrant gathering of artists, publishers, bookshops,...
Experience the vibrant world of Japanese sake at the Kyoto Tower Sando Food Hall Sake Festa! Savour a selection of premium sake from Kyoto's renowned breweries, with special booths and...
Join Gnarly Vines and Hana Makgeolli for a one-of-a-kind sool tasting in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn! Experience a curated lineup of handcrafted Korean rice drinks, including Forbidden Takju, Hyunmi Takju, Omija Makgeolli, Takju 16, and Yakju 14. The event takes place at Gnarly Vines, a celebrated natural wine shop known for its incredible selection. Swing by...
Cycol Gallery presents 'Let's Be Frank,' a solo exhibition featuring new works and installations by Frank Ape. The show kicks off with an opening reception on May 1, 2026 from 6 to 10 PM, with the exhibition running all month through May 31. Art enthusiasts will get to see exclusive street art pieces and creative...