Celebrate sake culture at the annual Inshu Matsuri Festival, held at the historic Iwaki Taira Castle. Enjoy a festive day filled with sake tastings, local food, and traditional entertainment. Admission is free and everyone is invited to experience the vibrant atmosphere and culinary delights.
Sample a range of Japanese sake and spirits at this tasting event hosted by Kuraichi in Brooklyn. Discover new favorites and experience the highlighted Sake Infinity selection. Perfect for sake lovers and curious newcomers alike.
Experience a diverse array of sake at DROP, a festival in the heart of Shizuoka. Breweries including Shinsei, Kame, Hagino, Hakushika, Yoshitoshi, Takonotsukasa, Sakaya Hachibe, Hatsuzakura, and Benten Musume will be showcasing their unique selections. Grab a starter kit for tastings and enjoy sake by the coin in a lively, multi-floor space. Sake is also...
Join renowned curator and gallerist Jonathan LeVine, along with Leon Rainbow, Ron English, and Jenn Hampton for a panel discussion on art and community. Moderated by Carlo McCormick, this event highlights the rich history and vibrant contemporary scene of graffiti and street art in Trenton and beyond. Explore how art shapes community and public space...
Experience an afternoon of sake discovery in Lakeview with Dila Lee, one of Chicago’s top sake educators. Sample a curated selection of pours, gain insights into Japanese brewing traditions, and ask your burning questions in an inviting, drop-in format. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a sake newcomer, you'll enjoy this interactive and approachable tasting...
Experience an evening celebrating Kyushu's legendary shochu and sake at Sake Secret in Long Beach. Enjoy complimentary tastings of shochu, courtesy of SIPT Global, and have the option to order an exclusive bento from Homareya for $35. Attendees can also purchase Kyushu sake, learn about travel to Kyushu, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. RSVP and...
Experience a special sake pairing feast at the Aizu Sake Bullet Tour 2026 with Tenryu and Tenmei breweries. Enjoy a seated 45-minute tasting session featuring unique sake, expertly paired with dishes like chawanmushi, roasted horse thigh, and asparagus spring rolls with fuki miso. Listen as the brewers explain the nuances of each sake selection. Reservations...
Take a stroll through Aizu's castle town and enjoy a variety of local sake at the 9th annual Aizu Sake Walking Tour! This lively event features tastings from regional breweries, a ticketed system for sake samples, and a special lottery with exciting prizes. Advance tickets include extra perks and can be purchased at participating retailers....
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 dinner with drinks (8-10 people per table) during this elegant evening. Traditional attire such as kimono or kimono-inspired outfits is recommended. For more ticket and...
Discover rare and unique aged sakes at Koshu Sake Night, hosted at Rice Market Taste Kitchen in Washington DC. Sake District's Scott Movens, a certified sake sommelier and educator, will guide guests through an exploration of long-aged Japanese sakes not found in the US market. Enjoy 1.5oz pours from Scott’s personal collection, each expertly paired...
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 welcoming atmosphere for sake lovers and special dinner options. Held at Tsuruso, a renowned ryokan, this event enjoys strong popularity and special care for guests....
Join this exclusive one-night-only Sake Dinner featuring special representatives from the sake industry, including 山森健成 and Benny Lee. Discover unique sake pairings and enjoy an engaging culinary experience celebrating Japanese tradition and flavors.
Celebrate creativity and community at the 11th Odaka Tsunagaru Market! Discover unique craft goods, join hands-on workshops, sample delicious local food, and enjoy inspiring art, all in a vibrant, friendly atmosphere. This event brings together makers, artists, and food enthusiasts for a day of connection and fun in Odaka. Organized with support from NCL Odaka...
Experience a delightful pairing of delicious food and sake at the Umai Sakana to Umai Sake Tasting Event in Shizuoka. Attendees will enjoy a unique matching experience, sample sake from renowned breweries such as Shinkame (Saitama), Sugii (Shizuoka), Kyo no Haru (Kyoto), and Mori no Kura (Fukuoka), and savor culinary delights from local shops. Ticket...
Dive into the art of zine creation at Zineathon, an interactive workshop where you’ll develop your own zine from the first brainstorming session to the final photocopied draft. Guided by Sabrina from Starly Art Studio, participants will explore layouts, zine formats, organizing content, and printing basics in a supportive group setting. Expect hands-on activities, time...
Experience the flavors of Japan with this sake and shochu tasting event at the Ishinomaki Grand Hotel. Sample from 10 sake breweries from across Japan, ranging from Aomori in the north to Okayama in the south, plus tastings from 7 authentic shochu and awamori producers from Kyushu and Okinawa. The event includes tastings, meal boxes,...
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. The workshop takes place on Clarion Alley from June 15–19, and is open to aspiring young muralists looking to learn from the legendary Lady Pink,...
Experience a special tasting and pairing event featuring an array of Japanese pickles matched with sake. This event is limited to 24 guests and requires advance reservation. Hosted at salone' Jizai' in Numazu, Shizuoka. Organized by Takashima Shuzo Co., this is a unique opportunity to explore the fermentation culture of Japan through both food and...
Return to Sender is a recurring drawing group meet-up hosted by PMSLAPS at Tattooed Mom in Philadelphia. Attendees are invited to pull up a chair, make stickers, draw, and enjoy some tacos in a relaxed, social setting. The event happens every third Tuesday of the month and is a great opportunity for artists, street art...
Explore the true power of sake rice at this immersive sake masterclass, hosted by Certified Sake Sommelier Kana Aoyama. Enjoy a remarkable lineup from Eikun Shuzo (Shizuoka, Japan), each brewed with different rice varieties but crafted to the same polishing ratio. The event spotlights Yamadanishiki, Omachi, Gohyakumangoku, and Aiyama rice, revealing how each shapes aroma,...
Experience a special guest shift with Yuki Yamazaki, the founder and manufacturer behind The Japanese Bitters. Yamazaki is renowned for his expertise as an Asian brand ambassador of Bobby’s Gin...
Join the United States Bartenders' Guild and Chris Griese from Sake Story for an engaging Sake Tasting & Cocktail Class at Shanghai Speakeasy. Dive into the world of sake as you explore its production, grades, and unique flavor profiles, plus learn about sake cocktail integration. Perfect for both enthusiasts and newcomers, this event promises a...
Deutsches Haus at NYU hosts Katherine "Luna Park" Lorimer's 'Taking Over: Subvertising in NYC,' a powerful exhibition chronicling years of artistic and activist interventions that challenge NYC's public ad spaces. From graffitied billboards to spoofed ads in phone booths and bus shelters, these photo-documented acts reimagine the urban landscape through art, humor, and political commentary....
Experience an educational and flavorful evening at 180 the Store in Tribeca, featuring Alex Floyd of Brooklyn Kura. Explore sake through its history, brewing methods, and the importance of regionality, guided by New York's first sake brewery. Enjoy tastings, conversation, and a dive into the craft and tradition of Japanese sake. RSVP is required as...