Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Yamanaka Lacquerware Festival in Kaga City, Ishikawa! Discover and purchase beautiful Yamanaka lacquerware directly from the artisans at this vibrant two-day market and exhibition....
Celebrate the art of independent publishing at the Bespoke Print Faire, a new festival as part of the inaugural Santa Barbara Literary Festival. Taking place at the Museum of Contemporary...
Experience the very first 'Shinagawa Sake Kaido – Shokoku Sakagura Meguri,' a brand-new Japanese sake festival gathering top breweries from every region of Japan, all under one roof. Guests can sample a range of signature sakes, discover new favorites, and even purchase bottles of their 'oshi-zake' directly at the venue. The event features a designated...
Experience the Shinshu Sake Festival at Zenkoji Omotesando! This lively event brings together celebrated local sake breweries and features tastings, food booths, and unique limited editions such as 'Bon appétit 19' and 'HIRVI 19'. Festival-goers can chat directly with brewers, take part in sake tasting sessions, and enjoy special performances. The festival runs from 12:00...
Experience one of the largest hot sake events in Japan at Junmai Soul 2026! Held at the Yonago Convention Center (Big Ship), this festival offers unlimited sake tastings, two specially paired dishes, and a commemorative sake cup. Additional food is available for purchase. Enjoy a lively celebration highlighting top local and national sake producers. Tickets...
Celebrate Maruishi Day at Maruishi Brewery in Okazaki, Aichi. This two-day event held every second weekend of the month features special limited-edition draft and barrel sake, including the highly anticipated Keg Draft Sake. Attendees can enjoy exclusive tastings, compare various sake offerings, and experience the fresh flavors of Nama sake directly from the brewery. Specialty...
Namba Shochu Bubbles is a lively festival celebrating shochu, held at Namba Parks 1F and the Namba Carnival Mall. Enjoy tastings of various shochu brands and experience the festive atmosphere...
Experience the vibrant world of sake at the 28th Shichiri Sake Festival! Organized in collaboration with local brewers, the event showcases a diverse range of sake varieties, offering tastings and opportunities to meet the makers. Expect a lively, renewed festival atmosphere with insights into sake brewing, delicious tastings, and a wonderful community spirit. Whether you’re...
Experience centuries of tradition and a new era in rice wine at the Rice Wine Fair, hosted by Hana Makgeolli in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. This unique event brings together domestic rice wine producers presenting styles inspired by Korea, Japan, Thailand, China, Fujian, and Singapore. You'll find rare pours, pre-market tastings, and bottles unavailable elsewhere. Join the...
Experience the tradition of Japanese sake brewing, recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, at the Goshuin Sake Festival. Held at the special venue at the South Gate of Tsushima Shrine, the festival features tastings from renowned breweries across the Owari region, ticketed sake tasting, and a variety of local food vendors such as BEARS...
Celebrate eight years since the revival of the Yokoyama sake brewery at their first open house festival! Enjoy exclusive sake tastings featuring Yokoyama and Yokoyama Goju as well as Chingu shochu, with special limited-edition brews and complimentary pours. Twelve handpicked local and regional shops will offer delicious snacks perfectly paired with sake. Live performances include...
Celebrate the start of summer with a special open house at Maruyama Sake Brewery in Joetsu, Niigata. Enjoy exclusive sake tastings, brewery tours, limited-release sake, delicious local foods, and a hands-on label workshop. Experience parts of the sake-making process not usually open to the public, and sample sweet sake and Kashiwa soup (first-come, first-served). Sake...
The Newberry Library and ZINEmercado are bringing back Planting Seeds — an Indigenous Zine Fest featuring zines and prints by Indigenous and First Nations artists from around the world. Don’t...
Renegade Craft comes to Chicago, taking over Clark Street in Andersonville for two days of creative delight. Over 250 independent makers will showcase their unique handmade ceramics, fashion, home goods,...
Celebrate the 8th anniversary of Yokoyama Brewery at the 2026 Yokoyama Kura Fest! Experience a festive day at Omoeka Shuzo's Yokoyama Brewery, which will feature special events, tastings, and a vibrant community gathering. This two-day event is a great opportunity for sake enthusiasts and newcomers alike to connect and enjoy local flavors. This event takes...
The Kamikawa Taisetsu Sake Brewery presents the Hekiun-gura Brewery Festival at their Tokachi location, inside the Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine. Sake fans can look forward to a festive gathering with tastings and more! Full details and schedule are coming soon. The festival runs May 16-17, 2026.
Prepare for the ultimate Japanese sake experience at the 5th Anniversary Edition of SAKE-CON in NYC! Held at Sake no Hana, this invite-only, exclusive event features award-winning sake selections, super premium tastings, chef-curated sushi, A5 Kagoshima wagyu, seasonal bites, and Kochi Crown Melon samplings. Highlights include a Master Tasting Class, hands-on Wagashi Workshop (Japanese confectionery...
Celebrate the new sake from all Izumo breweries at the Izumo Shinshu Festival! Enjoy tastings of the season's freshest sake, brought to you by Izumo's sake breweries. Entry is limited to those over the age of 20 and not driving. The event is organized by the Izumo Sake Brewers Association and co-hosted by Palmate Izumo....
Enjoy a delightful evening at the 12th annual Sake Festival, hosted at Hachinohe Plaza Hotel Urban Hall. Sample a diverse selection of sake, from classic brews to rare finds courtesy...
Celebrate Japanese sake culture at the Toyohashi Sake Festival, an exciting event dedicated to sake lovers! Sample a wide variety of sake, enjoy local food, and experience festival vibes with...
Explore the vibrant Tamakuri New Area Market Vol. 8, a lively event in Tamatsukuri Onsen featuring sake breweries, craft beer, wine, food stalls, flower displays, workshops, and artisan goods. Sample brews from top sake producers, enjoy locally crafted beer and unique wines, discover food from local favorites, and join workshops like glass painting and pottery....
Explore Kyoto's vibrant sake scene at the Kyoto Nihonshu Dropkick 2026! This event features a lively sake crawl across 24 different local venues, offering guests a delightful chance to sample a wide variety of Japanese sake. Held since 2009, the festival brings together popular izakayas and sake brewers for a unique city-wide tasting experience. Join...
Discover a creative explosion of zines and art books from all over the world at the Fanzineist Vienna 2026 Art Book & Zine Fair! Visit Semperdepot in Vienna from May 22 to May 24, 2026 to explore an incredible array of independent publications representing countries such as the UK, Austria, Thailand, Poland, USA, Japan, Mexico,...
Experience a celebration of sake at the 30th ShidaHeiya Nectar Story. Held at GRANDAIR Bouquet TOKAI in Shizuoka, this festival features premium sake from renowned local breweries including Isojiman, Shidaizumi, Sugii, Hatsukame, and Omuraya. Enjoy a seated-style tasting event with up to 350 attendees. Tickets are only available online (no sales at the venue or...
Celebrate sake culture at the Sake Brewery Festival on May 23rd! Held in front of Otani Shuzo in Yasugi City, Shimane, this fun-filled festival offers free admission, sake tastings, a sake-tasting competition, local gourmet food for sale (including the award-winning Agoniku Curry Burger), and live entertainment. The first 500 visitors will receive a special gift...