Junmai Sake Week Nagoya 2026 brings together over 50 select sake breweries from across Japan for an unforgettable four-day festival in the heart of Nagoya. Sample premium Junmai sake, discover new favorites, and connect with passionate sake makers sharing their craft and expertise. The event is held under the Chubu Electric MIRAI TOWER (formerly Nagoya...
Akebono Brewery invites sake lovers to enjoy the annual Tenmei Ichiban Shibori Tasting Event on November 1st, 2026. This special open day will feature tastings of freshly-pressed sake at the brewery. Tickets will be available for purchase starting August 8th, and further details about both the in-person and planned online components will be announced soon....
Akebono Brewery will once again hold its much-anticipated Tenmei Ichiban Shibori Tasting Event. Join sake enthusiasts in celebrating the release of their newest sake. In-person attendees can enjoy exclusive tastings at the brewery, while an online event is also planned for participants who can't make it in person. More details, including ticketing and schedules, will...
Experience an exclusive pairing of sake and yakitori at the historic Senkin Brewery in Tochigi. The YAKITORI JOURNEY event brings together top yakitori artisans from across Japan for a one-day-only gourmet festival, celebrating the harmony of tradition and innovation. Enjoy a curated course featuring premium cuts, local Tochigi vegetables, a special ramen, collaboration dishes, and...
The WSET Level 2 Award in Sake is an in-depth online course designed for both sake professionals and enthusiasts. Spanning two days, it focuses on the key styles of sake, their ingredients, and the production process. Students will learn to assess sake quality using the WSET Systematic Approach, gain the ability to interpret labeling terms,...
Sample the best sake from Niigata at the Niigata Sake Final Fair! This lively festival brings together sake lovers and producers for a full day of tastings, local product showcases, and special stage events. The event will also feature the Niigata Sister Festa, a PR event for Niigata-made products, and a bustling market area. Entry...
Join Hourai/Watanabe Sake Brewery for the highly anticipated 'Hatsuage no Utage' – a special night celebrating freshly pressed sake, including award-winning labels and hard-to-find limited editions. Enjoy unlimited sake tastings paired with a unique multi-course meal highlighting fantastic seasonal ingredients from Hida, created for this event by Takayama Green Hotel's culinary team. The evening will...
Experience the Yamagata Sake Brewery Marathon, a unique half marathon in Yamagata Prefecture where runners visit local sake breweries along the roughly 21km course. Enjoy sake tastings at checkpoints, local food trucks at the goal, and English-speaking staff ready to help. The race starts at Tendo Central Park and finishes at Yamagata Prefectural Hall. The...
Elevate your expertise with the Certified Sake Adviser Online Course, designed for hospitality professionals and devoted sake fans. Through engaging lectures, guided tastings, and collaborative group discussions, you'll explore the fascinating history of sake, key ingredients, brewing processes, classification systems, and tasting techniques. Participants will sample and evaluate more than a dozen sakes representing a...
Elevate your understanding of sake with the prestigious SSA Certified Sake Sommelier course at Jijisake in Tokyo. This immersive 2-day experience is perfect for hospitality professionals and sake enthusiasts alike, diving deep into sake production, culture, tasting, and advanced topics like umami science and food pairing. Led by the Sake Sommelier Association, participants gain hands-on...