Explore the tradition and history of the Otari Toji, master brewers, at the Otari Sake Road Festival. Enjoy all-you-can-drink tastings featuring around 20 types of sake from 7 local breweries. Sample unique water used in brewing and shop exclusive brewer goods. Special workshops and historical exhibits are part of the fun! Advance tickets are available...
Dive into America's premier shochu festival, Shochu Live, presented at Umami Mart in Oakland. Experience tastings of 40 Japanese shochus and discover the wide world of sweet potato, barley, rice, and black sugar shochus. Seminars are led by industry experts like Christopher Pellegrini and Tadashi Yanagita. Enjoy food by Casa de Kei and music from...
Experience a unique five-course tea and sake tasting hosted by Kissakeko and curated by renowned tea producer Takahiro Okabe from Shizuoka, Japan. Guests will sample an array of teas, sake, and thoughtfully-paired snacks, while learning about the various brewing methods and blends. The event features two seatings limited to 8 people each (at 3 p.m....
Explore the world of sake at Kuraichi in Brooklyn, where guests can sample two top-rated yet affordable Junmai Daiginjo sakes: Shichiken Kinu no Aji and Ginban Banshu 50. This tasting is a perfect occasion for sake enthusiasts or those curious about premium sake varieties to discover new flavors and learn more about Japanese brewing. Enjoy...
Experience a unique evening at Sound Sake Salon in Shibuya, where live music, DJs, and stunning visuals are paired with specially selected nihonshu (sake). Enjoy live performances by David Thomas Broughton, Infantjoy, and Danny Meyer, plus DJ sets from Nick Luscombe and Amigo 3. Visual artists Haruna & Yan will provide added ambiance. Ticket price...
Shochu Sanpo 02 is a lively shochu tasting and pop-up event held across two venues in Osaka. The event offers a unique chance to meet representatives from Sato Shuzo distillery, listen to their stories, and sample special shochu varieties that are not typically available at these bars. Enjoy a drink, tastings, and specially prepared food...
Celebrate sake and music at the Hakuro Sake Festival's 5th anniversary! Hosted by Sakenrock, this two-day event brings the famous Hakuro sake brewery from Tokoname, Aichi to Nihonbashi, Tokyo. Enjoy unlimited sake tastings (白老飲み放題), delicious food (Day 1 features 'Jiji Udon'), and live DJ performances by ALIVE, Cosplay Ko-chan, and more. Be among the first...
Celebrate the Dodgers Special Edition with a free sake tasting at Sushiya Prime All You Can Eat in Hacienda Heights. Enjoy a pour of Hakkaisan's Dodgers Junmai Daiginjo, with bottles and cans available for purchase. Glasses are $9, cans $18, and bottles $50. This fun event is open to all sake enthusiasts—don't miss your chance...
Inspired by classic Japanese izakaya nights, Sunflower Sake is hosting 'After Dark,' a celebratory solstice pop-up with a special twist. Enjoy an evening out on the south loading dock at Olympic Mills, featuring sake highballs and sours, a curated vinyl set from a local regular, and snack bites by Hiori. Wind down the longest day...
Discover Nagano’s finest sakes at this vibrant, walk-in tasting event hosted at The Lounge in New World Millennium Hong Kong. Attendees can sip, socialize, and explore a curated selection of artisanal sakes from Nagano in a relaxed setting. The event encourages mingling and sake appreciation, making it an excellent opportunity for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
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 includes either a morning session (3,000 yen) or a full-day option (6,000 yen), plus the opportunity to purchase limited-edition goods. Be sure to bring comfortable...
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...
Experience a delightful sake tasting at the 39th Matsunotsukasa Sake Tasting in Hikone! Hosted at the picturesque Hikone Castle Resort & Spa, guests can sample a selection of Matsunotsukasa's finest...
Celebrate sake and rice fermentation at the 42nd Nihonshu Hibiki-kai special June gathering. Sample and discuss a variety of rice-based sake alongside fellow enthusiasts. The event is set in a...
Ishinoko Kitchen and guests from Japan, Shota Itoi and Zaku Sake Brewery, present an afternoon of sake, small bites, and soundscapes at Rosforth & Rosforth in Copenhagen. Experience a unique...
Kioku Sake Bar presents an exclusive Sake Masterclass featuring the renowned Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute. Guided by the visiting Takashi Iwai from Japan, attendees can experience a curated tasting of...
Celebrate the launch of Cafe Yoto's first-ever Happy Hour with an evening featuring thoughtfully paired sake flights chosen by Chris Griese from Sake Story, alongside delectable seasonal bites crafted by...
Experience the launch and celebration of GI Saga, an event highlighting Sake from the Saga region. Enjoy tastings and festivities with local producers at the Saga Station Front Exchange Plaza....
Join The Sake Ninja at Hooked for an unforgettable evening featuring a special five-course dining experience, where each dish is expertly paired with an exceptional sake selection. Designed to excite...
Experience a special pop-up featuring Kura Shochu at Bar Mutsumi in New York City. Guests can enjoy Kura Shochu served as highballs, neat and on the rocks, paired with curated bites. No RSVP required—just drop by for a relaxed evening highlighting Japanese shochu and food pairings!
Elevate your palate at Cork & Knife Old Town Clovis with a unique 3-course Japanese-Italian fusion dinner and premium Bōken sake tasting. Experience pours from artisan family breweries and enjoy...
Celebrate the revival of traditional kioke barrel craftsmanship at the Fermentation Culture Summit in Tokyo! Hosted at Shibuya Hikarie 8F, this three-day event covers fermentation workshops, expert panel discussions, and...
Join Director Ryo and James Mark of Mutual Trading in Brooklyn for Sake to Otsumami Vol. 1, an evening of expertly paired sake and Japanese-inspired small bites. Attendees will enjoy...
Celebrate international soccer with a special night at ASOKO! On June 25th at 7 PM, Horikoshi Hideki, Master Brewer (Toji) from Ryujin Shuzo in Gunma Prefecture, will be pouring Oze...
Experience a special limited Kanzake (warm sake) and Yakitori pairing dinner hosted by the Hong Kong Kanzake Club. Enjoy expertly paired sake with a yakitori meal at Tori Tomo in...