Daishinshu Kurabiraki Ai Kansha-sai 2026
Celebrate the annual "Ai Kansha-sai" (Love and Gratitude Festival) at Daishinshu Brewery. This Kurabiraki, or brewery opening, honors the support of their customers with a day of festivities. Attendees can...
Celebrate the annual "Ai Kansha-sai" (Love and Gratitude Festival) at Daishinshu Brewery. This Kurabiraki, or brewery opening, honors the support of their customers with a day of festivities. Attendees can...
Experience a unique sake pairing lunch at A+ à plus, a French restaurant located in the Yamato Distillery in Nara. This special collaboration brings together Chef Tatsuya Kobayashi and Chobei Yamamoto, the 13th generation head of Yucho Sake Brewery. Expect a creative menu designed to complement expertly selected Japanese sake from a historic Nara brewery....
The Sake School of America presents the WSET Level 3 in Sake, a hybrid online and in-person intensive course for those looking to deepen their sake expertise. Over three online days and one in-person production tour with a freshly pressed sake tasting, participants will gain comprehensive knowledge on sake production, styles, quality, and service. The...
Experience a one-of-a-kind skateboard art show where artists from diverse backgrounds—painters, graffiti artists, tattoo artists, illustrators, and mixed media creators—transform blank decks into unique works of art. For one night only, see their creations displayed side by side at The Living Gallery in Brooklyn. Enjoy music by @gurtybeats, and know that 20% of all sales...
Join a unique two-day guided experience by Kamotsuru Sake Brewing in Higashihiroshima this June. The "Sake Brewery Experience Tour 'Water'" invites you to discover the foundational role of water in Japanese sake brewing. This immersive spring course features a trek to the brewery's water source and hands-on water activity, rice planting, aroma workshop at the...
The Nakamura Keith Haring Collection presents a milestone exhibition, 'Kenny Scharf & Keith Haring: K!K!', the very first two-person show of these street art titans since Keith Haring’s passing. Co-created by Kenny Scharf, the exhibition delves into their friendship and creative collaborations, featuring works from the 80s up to recent immersive installations. This is the...
The Sake & Nishi Park Festival is back in Sendai's Nishi Park! Expect a great atmosphere with sake tastings, vendor booths, and engaging activities. Even if you're new to sake,...
The Fukushima Sake, Miso & Soy Sauce Festival is one of the region’s largest gourmet events, featuring sake from over 50 local breweries, craft beer, wine, miso, soy sauce, and...
Don't miss Sake Circuit Hiroshima volume.4, a lively sake-themed crawl through participating venues in Hiroshima. Buy a special badge at participating stores (limited to 1,200 attendees at 800 yen) and...
Get ready for the 7th Mochimochi Grand Sake Tasting! This special event brings together sake breweries from regions across Japan—including Fukui, Akita, Niigata, and Aomori—for a fantastic sake tasting gathering....
Planning a trip to Japan? Brush up on your sake skills at this immersive class at the Sake Studies Center in Brooklyn Kura. This hands-on and interactive course is designed specifically for travelers eager to navigate Japan's sake scene. Attendees will explore the essentials of sake, get expert tips for brewery visits and etiquette, and...
Take your love of sake to the next level as you join Sake School of America's Certified Sake Adviser Online Course, taught in English. This immersive and interactive class is...
Celebrate the dedication of Chris RWK's newest public sculpture, 'FOR GIVING,' in the heart of Highwood! This heartfelt event features the unveiling of RWK’s iconic robot figure holding a heart and honors the spirit of community and giving. Curated by Collect with Lulu and Silvertuna Studios, it's a wonderful opportunity for public art lovers to...
Step aside, wine—sake is here to steal the show! The Sake Studies Center at Brooklyn Kura invites you to a fun and interactive sake and cheese pairing class featuring five craft sakes from Japan, each thoughtfully matched with artisanal cheeses. The event includes nibbles, spreads, an introduction to sake and cheese basics, and handouts to...
Experience a night of creativity at Chris RWK's solo art exhibition, 'I Left My Heart in Illinois.' Presented by Silvertuna Studios and CollectWithLulu, this one-night event showcases the vibrant, thought-provoking work of world-renowned street and graffiti artist Chris Robots Will Kill. Engage with Chris and fellow art lovers while discovering how his art expresses a...
The 5th Annual Hudson Valley Fermentation Festival returns to Twin Star Orchards in New York on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Attendees can connect with 50 of the region's top fermenters, sample their creations, and participate in one of six fermentation classes to boost their skills. The event will feature visionary and author Kirsten K. Shockey...
The 2026 Miss SAKE Japan Final Selection celebrates the beauty, culture, and heart of sake, culminating in the announcement of a new Miss SAKE ambassador. Guests can enjoy a full-course...
Experience the 24th edition of this popular sake event featuring unlimited tastings of local Saga sake, a buffet of appetizers, and the region's famous Takezaki crab. The event includes a...
Join the Sake School of America for their Sake Adviser Online Course, taught in Mandarin Chinese and held live on Zoom. The class includes guided tastings with 12 samples and expert instruction from instructor Fayee. A post-course online exam is scheduled for June 22, 2026, with a total of 100 multiple-choice questions. Sign up to...
Renowned graffiti artist Lady Pink is hosting a special, one-time mural painting class as part of the Graffiti Camp for Girls, co-hosted by Girl Mobb, this summer in San Francisco....
Experience one of Japan's largest sake celebrations at the 17th Annual Japanese Sake Fair! On June 19, taste your way through more than 1,500 sake varieties from across Japan, with sessions specially designed for attendees under 40 and general guests. Enjoy a vibrant, fully immersive festival atmosphere and learn more about regional distinctions from expert...
Experience the Australian Sake Festival in Brisbane! This three-day celebration features premium sake tastings from over 100 Japanese sake and fruit liqueur varieties, many exclusively available at the festival. Meet sake brewers from Japan and local importers and discover delicious Japanese food, specialty product stalls, and access to free sake seminars. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere...
A special Shochu event is coming up at Centeras Tenmonkan! Attendees can look forward to a fun and free-spirited Shochu experience, designed to make Japan's famous spirit even more enjoyable. Further event details will be announced in May. Stay tuned for an immersive tasting and celebration!
Kick off your sake education with this hands-on rice planting experience at Heiwa Shuzo. Learn about the first steps of sake making in the scenic rice paddies of Wakayama. Registration...
Experience a sake lover's dream at the Sakagura Festival in Hiroshima. Six breweries from across Japan are joining forces for a massive tasting event! Enjoy delicious sake from renowned producers and treat yourself to tasty dishes available for purchase from local eateries. Advance tickets are available and provide coupons for drinks and food. Don't miss...