Explore the annual Arie Kura Meguri - Haru no Jin, a delightful sake festival in the Arie area. Enjoy tastings at local breweries and venues including Yoshidaya, café kULa, and many more. Experience a regional market atmosphere with traditional Japanese foods, crafts, and workshops. It's a unique chance to savor fine sake and discover southern...
Experience the diverse world of Nara sake at this one-day-only pop-up bar event. Held at the Nara Park Bus Terminal East Building 1F, participants can taste sake from various Nara breweries, enjoy food pairings (both Japanese and Western snacks), relax with live DJ sets, and even sample hot sake. It's a unique opportunity to savor...
Taste and compare about 30 different local sake brands, including new releases, at the Nihonmatsu Sake Festival 2026! Enjoy a day filled with amazing Japanese sake, learn from a special seminar on 'How to Drink Sake' by sake expert Kenji Suzuki (seminar for ticket holders only), and meet special guest singer-songwriter/model anna calla, a Nihonmatsu...
Celebrate Valentine's Day with the VDAY Zine Fair, presented by 8 Ball Community. Hosted at Lifeworld in Brooklyn, this event invites zine enthusiasts and creators for an afternoon of creativity and community. Enjoy a free craft table, trade or pick up new zines, make your own flirtation cards, enter raffles, and stick around for a...
Indulge your senses at Brooklyn Kura during a special Valentine's Day sake and desserts pairing experience. Enjoy a guided tasting featuring five unique Japanese craft sakes, each exquisitely matched with decadent desserts ranging from rich chocolate to Japanese Oishii strawberries and house-made cookies. You'll learn about sake basics, pairing techniques, and even take a guided...
Discover the world of sake at the Introductory Sake Professional course, helmed by the Shinshu Sake team and approved by the Sake Sommelier Association (SSA). Explore sake origins, serving etiquette, ingredients, production, and the subtle differences between sake styles. This one-day class features a guided tasting of six premium sakes and includes all tuition and...
Enjoy a delightful Sunday afternoon pop-up featuring KAI, gng (Calle5411), and Takashima Kazutaka from Takashima Shuzo. Savor premium sake selections, curated by top presenters, all in the inviting atmosphere of the COSA 2nd floor food hall. Hosted by Takashima Shuzo Co., this event blends Japanese hospitality with the finest sake tasting experience. Explore food pop-ups...
Japan Sake & Shochu Academy is an immersive, week-long course in Tokyo, designed for those who want to deepen their expertise in sake and shochu. Participants will enjoy classroom instruction from industry experts, hands-on tasting of approximately 90 samples, field trips to sake breweries and distilleries, and opportunities for experiential learning at local bars and...
Learn about pairings with Saga sake and local Saga ingredients in this educational seminar designed for restaurant professionals, bar workers, and fans of Saga sake. Led by guest hosts Mariko Taniguchi (Okami) and Yugo Sakuma (Executive Chef) from Nomu TOKYO, the session includes a special recipe demonstration and tasting using Saga ingredients perfectly matched with...
Dive into the essentials and complexities of sake at Sake Basics & Beyond in Richmond Hill! This one-day course, led by mtrsake, will explore sake's origins, production, ingredient nuances, styles, and tasting techniques. Attendees will enjoy a curated lineup of sake while learning about pronunciation and regional differences. The class covers food pairings, the science...
Freshly brewed sake will be bottled and sold on the spot at this one-day special event at Gozenshu Kuramoto. Enjoy a unique, freshly pressed sake that you can't taste anywhere else or at any other time. Limited edition unpasteurized sake (720ml) will be available for 2,000 yen, and visitors will also receive a special sake...
Discover the art of hand-painted signs at the New York Sign Museum's immersive Introduction to Sign Painting Workshop. Led by renowned Tokyo-based lettering master Peter Liedberg, a.k.a. Letterboy, this hands-on two-day workshop lets you explore the craft's rich tradition, experiment with hand-lettering techniques, and create your own sign. Held in Brooklyn, this weekend class welcomes...
Experience the future of sake culture at Kurabiraki 2026! This annual brewery festival brings together all seven sake breweries of Usa at Karashima Kokuu-no-Kura. Enjoy performances and food prepared by local children, plus tastings of renowned local sake. The event celebrates the tradition and community of this historic sake town with live music, delicious food,...
Hakko Expo & Market is a three-day celebration of Japanese fermentation culture held in Los Angeles, focusing on miso, koji, and other delicious fermented foods. Attendees can enjoy a bustling market, hands-on workshops, and immersive food experiences, all while exploring regional Japanese food traditions, craftsmanship, and artistic expression rooted in the snow country of Niigata....
Celebrate the beginning of the new brewing season at the annual Kurabiraki (Brewery Opening) at Izumibashi Sake Brewery in Ebina, Kanagawa. Enjoy freshly brewed sake, various local foods, and vibrant community festivities. Attendees can participate in sake tastings and explore fun, interactive activities in a lively outdoor setting. This is a perfect opportunity to experience...
Experience the fifth edition of 'Dekoboko,' an exclusive sake and food full course pairing event in Osaka. Hosted by Kometo Hana and Sakeboyz, this event features a bear-meat-centric full-course menu paired with a curated selection of Japanese sake. Only 10 seats are available for each session. The event is split into two seatings at 12:00...
Join the Sake School of America for their comprehensive online Sake Adviser Course led by experienced sake educator Sara G. This engaging class is perfect for those who want to learn about sake production, participate in tasting sessions, and gain practical and professional skills. The course offers a pathway to advanced studies, covers the rich...
Enhance your creative skills at The Midnight Hour Records' Skill Share Session! This free, all-ages, all-skill-levels event offers hands-on learning in silkscreening, photography, DJing, zinemaking, button making, and more. Meet like-minded creatives, teach or learn new skills, and enjoy a welcoming atmosphere. If you have other skills you'd like to share, reach out and join...
Fuyu Fest 2026, presented by Sunflower Sake, promises an afternoon filled with sake tasting featuring over 100 curated styles, local food and coffee vendors, and immersive experiences like hot sake exploration, Fukuoka craft sake, and American craft sake introductions. Enjoy live music and sake pairing acts with improvisational musicians from the West Coast, sample treats...
Experience a unique sake festival as ten renowned breweries from the Koka region gather at Otsu for a spectacular sake and ninja-themed event. Enjoy tastings from participating breweries, explore food and merchandise booths, and join other sake and ninja fans for this lively celebration! Rain or shine, the event takes place under a covered venue....
Explore prestigious Edo-era sake culture through the lens of 'Kibyoshi' illustrated novels in this special seminar for adults. The event is led by Professor Yuki Hata of Meijo University and held at the Japan Sake Information Center. Attendees will experience sake tastings and receive a bento dinner. Perfect for sake enthusiasts and culture lovers!
Celebrate the annual opening festival at the Hakata Hyakunengura Sake Brewery in Fukuoka. This lively event features sake tastings, a variety of snacks, and the sale of limited edition sake. Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore the brewery, savor unique Japanese sake and snacks, and purchase exclusive bottles. The festival is scheduled across three days:...
Experience a special sake face-off featuring two local breweries, Rakuseisha and Kumpeki, right outside Hotei Station. Enjoy tastings of seven different sakes, including freshly pressed varieties, and compare flavors both hot and cold. Savor delicious food from eight kitchen trucks and soak up the festive atmosphere. Organized by Kumpeki Brewery Co., Ltd. and Marui Partnership...
Shonai New Sake Festival 2026 is a lively celebration where visitors can sample fresh sake from a variety of breweries in Shonai Town. Highlights include a sake brewery tour, a talk show by Hiromi Terasawa, and a signing event with author Akira Ose. Sake lovers will also enjoy the accompanying local liquor shop festival and...
Nakamoto Sake Brewery from Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture will be visiting. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to taste sake and have direct conversations with representatives from the brewery. This special sake tasting event will take place on the 2nd floor tasting space at Yamanaka Sake Shop. Don't miss this chance to interact with sake...