Experience a culinary journey with the Kaetsu x Ilaka Sake Dinner, featuring a multi-course kaiseki menu perfectly paired with rare, expertly curated Nagano sake. This event promises an evening of gastronomic artistry at Kaetsu, located in the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. The menu is designed to showcase the harmony between authentic Japanese cuisine and exceptional...
Experience a special exhibition at Nagoya Takashimaya featuring an exclusive lineup of limited-edition sake that you can only taste here. The event showcases a variety of unique sakes from breweries across Japan. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to explore and sample exceptional sake selections! This event runs from June 19th to June 24th,...
Sake lovers in Houston won't want to miss this rare event at Central Market Houston. Meet Hideki Horikoshi, the renowned Master Brewer from Japan's Ryujin (Dragon God) Brewery, and learn the art and stories of sake brewing straight from the expert himself! Attendees will have a chance to taste Ryujin sake, ask questions, and even...
Sample the best of Saga's local sake, shochu, and liqueurs as 17 breweries offer tastings at the historic Togo Kinenkan in Shibuya. This trade-focused event is open exclusively to wholesalers, alcohol retailers, hospitality professionals, and media. Entrance is free, but attendees must be over 20 years old and bring a business card for verification. There...
Celebrate Father's Day weekend at Linwood Wine Hudson Lights with a free sake tasting featuring a curated selection from Hakkaisan. Enjoy a range of craft expressions, from clean and classic to bold and sparkling, including Tokubetsu Honjozo, Nama Genshu Junmai Daiginjo, Kowagura Junmai Daiginjo, and Sparkling White Koji Awa. This event provides the perfect opportunity...
Celebrate local sake and regional delicacies at the vibrant "Toast with Minamiaizu Sake! 2026" event! This annual community festival, stemming from the 2013 ordinance to toast with local sake, features free tastings of pure rice sake from the town’s four breweries, as well as delicious local milk and wagyu beef from Nasushiobara. Special collaborations include...
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...
Try the Dodgers Special Edition Junmai Daiginjo at this free sake tasting event hosted at Sushiya in San Dimas. Sample the premium sake and enjoy the option to purchase glasses, cans, or bottles. The event features pours from Hakkaisan and is perfect for sake aficionados and baseball fans alike! Glasses are available for $9, cans...
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...
Experience an engaging evening at a Nagoya restaurant known for its social buzz! Enjoy a Japanese sake (nihonshu) tasting party, perfect for discovering new friends and connecting with professionals from various industries. The event includes an all-you-can-drink sake experience, a light meal, standing format, and is open to working adults (ages 20-50+). Other beverages will...
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!
Celebrate Father's Day at Be Shindo's Sakedo with a special Sake Festa! This two-day event brings together popular sake breweries from across the region, allowing attendees to sample and enjoy various sake brands. The festivities take place at multiple locations including Iias Tsukuba, Aeon Tsukuba, Nagareyama Otakanomori, and Brunch Moriya. Enjoy tastings, connect with brewers,...
Experience a fun-filled sake celebration at the Nadagogo Sake Fair, held at Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets. Discover a vibrant gathering of regional sake producers from the famous Nadagogo area and savor a wide range of sake varieties alongside delicious local specialty foods. This event is hosted by the cities of Kobe, Sanda, and Miki. Unique participation...
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...