Join the annual Nakajima Brewery Autumn Festival 2025 and enjoy tastings of over 20 varieties of sake and liqueurs! The festival also features original Kozaemon goods for sale, local food...
Explore and savor gourmet dishes and sake at OmOn, a fun walking food and drink event in Oga’s Funakawa area! Organized by Ine to Agave, this two-day celebration invites you...
Celebrate the season at the Yoshida Sake Brewery Kippoh-gura with the 2nd Autumn Brewery Festival, known as the First Pressing (Hatsushibori) Sake Festival! This lively event features a special Lucky...
Enjoy an exclusive culinary event at Sanguubashi Kitchen in Yoyogi, Tokyo, where premium meat dishes are expertly paired with Tsuchida Sake Brewery's renowned sake. Experience a cutting station for fresh Iberico ham, a variety of grilled dishes, and sake served cold, at room temperature, and warm. The event features chef Matsuzaki’s exquisite French-inspired meat creations...
The Certified Sake Sommelier Course (CSS) is a comprehensive program in the Bay Area tailored for both professionals and enthusiastic sake lovers. The course covers the history and culture of sake, production methods, tasting techniques, serving etiquette, and sake cocktails, with hands-on workshops throughout. Participants must have completed an intro-level course, such as the ISP,...
Elevate your sake expertise with the Advanced Sake Studies Certification Course at the Sake Studies Center, hosted by Brooklyn Kura. This immersive two-day program is crafted for hospitality professionals, beverage educators, and sake enthusiasts who want to deepen their knowledge and earn an advanced credential. The course blends classroom instruction, guided tastings, and unique hands-on...
Murray's Cheese Shop and Brooklyn Kura join forces for a unique tasting event that pairs four cheeses from Murray's with five distinct sakes from Brooklyn Kura. Co-taught by a cheese expert and a sake instructor, this hands-on class delves into the art of pairing and flavor exploration—perfect for food lovers looking to go beyond the...
Join The Beverage Lab for their highly anticipated WSET Level 3 Award in Sake course! This advanced, in-depth experience explores sake history, production methods, and the skills to assess sake quality using the Systematic Approach to Tasting. It's ideal for professionals and sake aficionados ready to deepen their knowledge and confidence in sake evaluation, program...
Kashima Hashigo Sake 2025 invites guests to hop between 12 local restaurants in the heart of Kashima City, enjoying tastings from local sake breweries in Kashima and Ureshino as well as featured guest brewers. The event includes a tasting cup and eight tickets for sampling sake and food. Collaborations between restaurants and breweries are a...
Calling all sake fans! Join Soen in Toyohashi for a special tasting and pairing night featuring the celebrated NITO sake from Maruishi Jozo. Meet the brewmaster in person, enjoy unique food pairings, and sample six varieties including the popular NITO sake. Attendees will also have a chance to win original NITO goods in a lottery....
Join the Sake School of America for their Certified Sake Adviser Course, a fully online experience. This unique course features expert-led lectures, guided tastings of 12+ different sake varieties, and engaging small group discussions. The curriculum culminates in an online exam. Whether you’re looking to deepen your sake expertise or start a new certification journey,...
Dive deep into Japanese sake at the Sake Scholar Course in Melbourne, held at the heritage-listed Melbourne Meat Market. This immersive three-day program is designed for advanced sake enthusiasts, featuring in-depth lectures, regional explorations, curated tastings, and a comprehensive curriculum that covers the 47 prefectures of Japan and their unique sake and shochu traditions. The...
Celebrate the 7th generation Sanyutei Enraku naming with an evening of rakugo (Japanese comic storytelling) performed by Master Sanyutei Enraku, followed by freshly pressed sake and delicious cuisine. The event is limited to a set number of participants, so early reservations are encouraged! For ticket sales and inquiries, contact Miyao Brewery (Miyao Shuzo).
Calling all sake beginners and those who think they might not like sake! Join this hands-on seminar designed just for you, featuring local sake from Minamiaizu at the Hanaizumi Brewery edition. Learn about various types of sake, how to choose them, and taste the flavors of autumn with a guided sake and food pairing experience...
Discover the charm of Fushimi through this Japanese sake festival! On November 15, 2025, the 'Fushimi Sake Festival in Otesuji Shopping Street' celebrates its 10th anniversary with over 15 local breweries setting up special booths along the historic Otesuji Shopping Street in Kyoto's Fushimi. Popular neighborhood eateries will also offer delicious pairings designed to complement...
Are you a whiskey drinker but want to branch out? Most people are familiar with clean and crisp sakes, but many types of sake can mirror the flavors found in your favorite whiskeys! This class will highlight three different sakes that showcase the core characteristics of whiskey: wood, aging, and intensity. Explore a Japanese twist...
Celebrate the release of Gozen Sake's new batch at the annual Gozen Sake Festival! Taking place over two days in autumn, the festival features free admission, festival food stands, and a special live performance by Ulful Keisuke on the first day. Enjoy a festive atmosphere at the historic Gozen Sake Brewery's main location. More live...
Experience the Minakuchi-Shuzo 2025 Fall Sake Festival, where visitors can enjoy factory tours and sake tastings at the brewery’s direct sales store, Dogo Ichikai. The festival also invites guests to relax with autumn foliage and nearby hot springs before raising a toast after the festivities. This event is perfect for those who want to experience...
Celebrate the second annual Junmai Sake Week in Nagoya, a lively three-day festival devoted to pure rice sake (junmai-shu). Hosted at the iconic Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER (formerly Nagoya TV Tower), the event features tastings, sake-related activities, and chances to meet producers. Stay up-to-date on ticket information and details at the official website. Each...
The popular sake crawl returns to Tsukiji! Join over 40 participating venues in Tokyo for the classic Tsukiji Hashigo-Zake, a sake tasting and food event that's back under its original name. Reservations are required at each venue, and attendees can look forward to authentic Tsukiji food and a lively atmosphere. Look out for the official...