Discover the art of natural soda-making at the Cooper Street Community Garden in Brooklyn! This engaging hands-on workshop will teach you to craft your own fizzy sodas using a ginger-based starter culture—a traditional fermentation technique rooted in Caribbean foodways. Attendees will learn about the basics of fermentation, explore plant-based ingredients, and connect with local community...
Join Make Space and The Junk Edit for an inspired afternoon of junk journaling, sketching, and collaborative creativity at Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Settle in on picnic blankets with your favorite supplies—or use shared materials provided—and get ready for an open, welcoming space to collage, draw, and create alongside others. Throughout the afternoon, enjoy figure...
KoKoN Sake Bar, in collaboration with Sake Night Fever and French Sake Sommelier Lora Terrade, invites you to a unique one-day-only pairing event that explores creative combinations of Japanese sake and French delicacies. Inspired by the everyday food culture and vibrant markets of France, guests will enjoy six premium sake paired with carefully selected French...
Discover a world of flavor at 'Ichizo Ichie Vol.11: Five Flavors x Sake.' Hosted at Saburoumaru, this experiential event explores the intersection of five distinct tastes paired with a curated...
Join Tiny Chaos Studios and The Koji Club for a unique evening of creativity and Japanese culture. Enjoy a curated sake tasting led by Alyssa, the founder of The Koji...
Explore the rich history of Japanese sake at a unique tasting hosted by Eddie Sake in Roma Norte, Mexico City. Delve into ancestral and traditional sake-making techniques while sampling four...
Experience a special sake tasting pop-up as Kaisen Don teams up with Fifth Taste in San Leandro. Taste three different varietals of Ohmine Junmai Daiginjo Sake and enjoy an evening...
Experience the lively Summer Festival 2026 along the Main Street Shopping Area in Shibata City! Enjoy a 1,000-meter pedestrian paradise packed with fun presentations, local food, games, and great options for all ages. Don't miss the Kikusui booth in front of Shibata City Hall, where you can sample limited menu items like Ryofuu Soda, Hokuetsu...
Experience an unforgettable fusion of Thai and Japanese cuisine at Sake Moment: The 4th SIP! Guests will be treated to a 6-course Thai x Japanese tasting menu, each course perfectly paired with a unique sake. Enjoy special by-bottle sake pricing available only during the event, and savor a night highlighting the diverse flavors of both...
Elevate your sake knowledge with the Certified Sake Adviser online course, designed for both hospitality professionals and dedicated enthusiasts. This comprehensive class covers sake's history, core ingredients, brewing techniques, and tasting methods, featuring lectures and hands-on tasting sessions of over a dozen varieties. The program prepares students to confidently discuss and evaluate a range of...
Explore the world of Japanese natto at this hands-on workshop in Bangkok, perfect for both beginners and seasoned fermenters! Participants will discover three different natto-making methods: using commercial starter culture, store-bought natto, and naturally occurring bacteria. Learn about natto’s health benefits, including its role in gut health and circulation. The workshop, conducted in English, welcomes...
Join Jinny Gallery for a hands-on zine workshop facilitated by Wenfei at NININI-NI. Explore meaningful one-on-one conversations and collage as a way to process and express emotions beyond language. Participants will engage in deep listening, collage creation inspired by shared stories, and contribute to a collaborative zine. Perfect for anyone interested in personal storytelling, collaborative...
Test your sake knowledge at this special event at Utsunomiya Station Building Paseo, featuring a head-to-head sake tasting challenge against Japan's national sake tasting champion. Enjoy a lively festival atmosphere with a wide variety of sake and special guest appearances, including renowned sake taster Atsushi Seki. Whether you’re a connoisseur or just sake-curious, this is...
Explore a unique pop-up summer market featuring Hagiyaki ceramics and premium sake, hosted by Utage Sake Bar in collaboration with Tanaka NL and Otemba Sake. Guests can shop special bundles of ceramics and sake, and enjoy tastings throughout the event. Treat yourself or someone special to artisanal craftsmanship and delicious sake at this seasonal gathering.
Discover the world of Ichiro’s Malt at Astor Center, where Yumi Yoshikawa and Taichi Moriyama of Chichibu Distillery will guide guests through an exceptional tasting of five rare and hard-to-find Japanese whiskies. Learn about the philosophy and milestones of Ichiro's whisky production and gain unique insights into the evolving landscape of Japanese whisky. Perfect for...
Kato Sake Works opens its doors for a lively sake tasting session. Participants will be guided through several styles of sake and explore how brewing techniques affect taste, aroma, and texture. This educational and interactive experience is perfect for beginner and seasoned sake lovers alike looking to expand their palate and knowledge. Seating is limited...
Discover sake in depth with a guided brewery tour and tasting session at the Sake Studies Center, hosted at Brooklyn Kura. This interactive afternoon event promises guests a behind-the-scenes look at sake-making, followed by a tasting of fresh brews in a uniquely local setting. Ideal for both sake aficionados and newcomers alike.
Experience a special seminar from Chichibu Distillery's Master Blender, Ichiro Akuto, at Astor Center. For the first time in the U.S., get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the fine art and science of whisky blending with tastings of individual malt and grain whiskies from Japan, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, and the U.S. The event features a...
Savor a rare evening at Sushi Ashino, blending the legacy of Noguchi Naohiko, famed for his aged Yamahai sake, with Chef Ashino’s exquisite Edomae sushi. This two-night-only event features a specially crafted menu where each sake is expertly paired with refined sushi creations. Gain insight from special guest Takashi Iwai, Director of the Noguchi Naohiko...
Explore a wide range of Kozaemon sake, from classic selections to limited seasonal varieties, at the Shinjuku Isetan Main Building B1 Food Floor. This week-long pop-up market is the perfect opportunity to discover both everyday sake and special edition bottles, ideal for personal enjoyment or thoughtful gifts. Knowledgeable staff will be available throughout the event...
Meet the team from Brooklyn Kura at Gaijin for a special happy hour in Chicago's Fulton Market. Enjoy their full lineup of sake, featuring unique glass pours and the option to purchase bottles if you find a favorite. A curated happy hour food menu has been designed to complement the sake selection, making this an...
Immerse yourself in the rich Amami heritage with a special event at Mizunara: In Tokyo, celebrating 1,300 years of Oshima Tsumugi silk and Amami Oshima Kokuto Shochu. Guests will meet two ambassadors—Teruya Oose, third-generation leader of Oose Shoten and chairman of the Oshima Tsumugi Weaving Association, and Kurumi Nishihara, Oshima Tsumugi Queen—who will visit each...
Celebrate women in the world of sake with a guided tasting journey led by sake expert Bon Lee of Namazake Imports, together with @happyl1ne and @namazakepaul. Explore five unique sake pours crafted by badass lady brewers, paired perfectly with onigiri prepared by Chef Kayla of Shiku Sushi Ballard. Sake flights run from 5pm to 9pm,...
Explore the fascinating world of sake at the Sake Studies Center inside Brooklyn Kura. This event features a guided tour of the brewery followed by a tasting session. Attendees will have the chance to learn about sake production and sample a variety of sake produced onsite.
Wrigleyville hosts a special 'Meet the Maker' open tasting with Brooklyn Kura, a pioneer in American craft sake brewed in NYC using traditional Japanese techniques. Discover a range of sake, from crisp and aromatic to rich and savory, and learn what makes American-brewed sake so exciting. Club members can enjoy the tasting free, while general...