Spirit of Japan (Day 1 of 3)
Spirit of Japan returns to downtown Denver for a vibrant three-day celebration of Japanese culture, food, and drinks. Enjoy a weekend of culinary exploration featuring traditional and modern Japanese cuisine,...
Spirit of Japan returns to downtown Denver for a vibrant three-day celebration of Japanese culture, food, and drinks. Enjoy a weekend of culinary exploration featuring traditional and modern Japanese cuisine,...
Join the Sake Studies Center at Brooklyn Kura for a guided tour of the brewery and an immersive sake tasting experience. Discover the sake-making process and enjoy samples of Brooklyn...
Experience a vibrant market and festival atmosphere at Harushika Sake Brewery Marche! Sample a variety of sake and enjoy local food trucks, community stalls, and festival activities. This event promises a lively day for sake enthusiasts and families alike, at the famous Harushika Brewery in Nara. Entry is free and all are welcome!
Furusato Gourmet Terrace, also known as Furutera, brings together sake breweries and local gourmet food producers from all over Japan, with a special autumn event themed around the Sumida Autumn Sake Festival. Attendees can enjoy rare and seasonal sake varieties not usually available in Tokyo, as well as local delicacies that evoke a sense of...
Enjoy a prestigious sake tasting championship and celebration of Nara sake at the newly renovated Nara Hotel. Guests can savor a buffet featuring local sake from various breweries and the hotel’s gourmet cuisine. The event includes a sake-tasting competition followed by a seated buffet, with special Nara sake-themed souvenirs for attendees. Registration begins at 10:30...
Korea Fest is coming to Twin Star Orchards in New Paltz, NY on September 19th! Celebrate Korean culture and community with 30+ local Korean and Korean-American makers offering food, drinks,...
Experience the renowned Tenzan Autumn Brewery Festival, a celebration of sake, food, and music. Enjoy rare sake only available at the event, unique pairings at Kensky's Bar, and a variety of gourmet food from kitchen trucks and stalls. The highlight this year is the popular Tenzan Jazz Concert. Families can have fun at the game...
Discover the world of characterful sake and gourmet Japanese cuisine at ZAKE G-MEN 2026. Hosted at Hotel Associa Toyohashi, this event features a curated lineup of unique sake brands, each thoughtfully paired with delicious dishes. Connect with sake experts, participate in engaging conversations, and enjoy an immersive sake-tasting experience. Free-flow sake and a special original...
Celebrate World Sake Day at SAKE-CON, hosted by Upstairs NYC at Industry City in Brooklyn. Dive into curated sake tastings, connecting with fellow enthusiasts and exploring sake culture in an...
Discover the art of Japanese Nerikiri Wagashi at this hands-on workshop led by wagashi artisan Yuki Sakura at RESOBOX East Village. You'll learn how to sculpt three intricate wagashi sweets...
Celebrate the end of the rice harvest and the start of brewing season at Santa Fe's 3rd annual Sake Day. Enjoy tastings from four tables of sake, indulge in Chef...
The Sake Scholar Course returns to San Francisco with a comprehensive program exploring all 47 Japanese prefectures through sake (nihonshu) and honkaku shochu. Led by acclaimed wine and sake sommelier...
Experience a culinary showdown at Izanami's 11th annual Wine vs. Sake Tasting Dinner. Chef Kiko Rodriguez leads a 4-round pairing dinner where a fierce team representing France battles the giants...
Celebrate the vibrant world of artists’ publications at Printed Matter’s NY Art Book Fair 2026. Hosted at MoMA PS1, this beloved annual event returns with four days of zines, independent...
Celebrate the best of Nagano’s sake at YOMOYAMA NAGANO 2026! This is the final edition of this beloved sake festival, bringing together top breweries from across Nagano Prefecture. Each brewery will showcase their proud creations at their own booth, giving sake fans the unique opportunity to sample a wide variety of sakes and chat directly...
Experience the elegance and tradition of a Japanese tea ceremony hosted at K. Minamoto's 5th Avenue location in New York City. Led by a skilled tea master, guests will learn...
Kanpai! Gunma 2026 is set to take place on June 16th, 2026 at the Showa Government Building, Gunma Prefectural Office in Maebashi. This lively festival celebrates sake, featuring a variety...
The 17th Meishu-no-Utage Sake Festival is gathering sake lovers from around Kochi and beyond. Enjoy unlimited tastings of rare and limited-edition sake from participating local breweries, including Tosa Tsuru, Arimitsu, Suigei, and more. Special guests include Hironobu Hasegawa (CEO of Sagawa Sake Shop), sake sommelier Shizuka Midorikawa, and idol Azuki Moeno. Don’t miss the 'Kochi...
Experience the 2026 NODAI Sake Tasting, where you can meet sake brewers in person and sample a diverse range of sake crafted by alumni of Tokyo University of Agriculture. This tasting event features three 90-minute sessions, each limited to 170 attendees, giving you the chance to chat directly with brewers and find your favorite premium...
Celebrate Japanese sake culture at &SAKE FUKUOKA 2026, a two-day event featuring sake tastings, exhibitions, and a wide range of sake experiences at the Fukuoka International Center. Attendees will be able to sample an impressive range of sake from different producers and learn more about the world of sake in a vibrant atmosphere. This is...
The KISSYO Sake Fest in Yokohama offers a fantastic opportunity to discover and enjoy over 50 varieties of sake directly from their brewers. Engage with sake makers, enjoy a variety of tastings, and join in on panel discussions and talk shows related to sake culture. Food will be provided, and it's a welcoming space for...
The Belgium Sake Festival is set to transform WOLF Foodmarket Antwerp into a Japanese sake and culture paradise. Explore over 250 sakes, meet passionate brewers and sake experts, savor delicious...
Raise a glass at the Kitakata KANPAI Festival 2026, one of Japan's premier sake tasting events! Try over 30 brands of Kitakata sake in an all-you-can-taste format, along with a full lineup of sake from every brewery in Fukushima Prefecture. Discover local sake, regional specialties from exchange cities, and even special wines. With over 30...
The Bay Area's original sake enthusiasts, True Sake and JCCCNC, are hosting the 21st Annual SAKE DAY, a celebration dedicated to all things sake. Known for its unique blend of...
San Diego's biggest celebration of sake returns for its 10th anniversary! Explore a wide selection of sakes while enjoying a festive atmosphere. The event, organized by the San Diego Sake...