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 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 lees char siu, mazesoba, blueberry pound cake, and a sake tasting corner. The day also features brewery tours, a kagami-wari sake barrel opening, a rock-paper-scissors...
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...
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.
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...
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. The event features a full tasting experience with insights into pairing techniques. Doors open at 18:30 on April 30, making it a must for sake...
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, and galleries from Japan and around the world, all showcasing their creative works in art books, zines, and more. With 52 exhibitors invited through a...
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...
Experience the fourth edition of Sake Lounge, presented by Capital Sake and featuring Chef Ben Plyraharn of Urai. Ben brings a unique and creative Thai culinary flair, paired with a selection of premium Nihonshu and the spirit of Filipino hospitality. This special evening is about celebrating culture, connection, and craftsmanship through food and sake, with...
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,...
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...