Discover the world of warm sake at the Sake Studies Center's Warm Sake Tasting Class and Brewery Tour! Led by Sake Samurai Timothy Sullivan, this immersive workshop will take you through the nuances of sake temperatures, pairing each of five different sakes (tasted both warm and chilled) with expertly curated nibbles. Explore the unique umami...
Enjoy a special sake tasting and pairing experience as "Mochimochi Sake Time" returns with its third edition, focusing on Mimuro Sugi sake from Nara Prefecture. This event features Master Brewer Shonori Imanishi of Imanishi Shuzo, with a special culinary pairing led by Japanese chef Hanako Usui from H-table Cooking Class. Limited to 20 guests. Advance...
Celebrate the Ides of March with an unforgettable Sake & Wine Dinner at Respite Seattle! Sake Noire and Respite are teaming up to present a four-course Japanese-Italian fusion feast, featuring creative dishes like spring asparagus with tartare sauce and involtini alla romana with Japanese curry. Hanley and a co-host will go head-to-head in a sake...
What The Ferment celebrates its one year anniversary with a lively meetup at is/was brewing! This monthly gathering brings fermentation enthusiasts together to share knowledge, community, and homemade creations. Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite non-alcoholic fermented items—think bubbly drinks, bread, and baked goods (please, no outside alcohol). Enjoy an evening of connection, fermentation...
Experience a vibrant display of dyed art at the 75th Kyoto Dyed Art Exhibition, hosted by the Kyoto Dye Art Association. This year's special feature is the 'Kimono Otome in Love' showcase, celebrating exquisite kimono artistry and craftsmanship. Enjoy a diverse collection of contemporary and traditional dyed textile works at the Kyoto City Kyocera Museum...
Enjoy an evening of crafting and community at Fifth Hammer Brewing Company in Long Island City. Bring your knitting, crochet, or any craft project and join likeminded makers for a few hours of crafts and drinks. Arrive anytime between 6 and 9 PM and stay as long as you like!
Sake enthusiasts are invited to an intimate and educational event at Kinjo, featuring the expert team from Bōken Sake. Guests will experience guided tastings of six distinct Junmai Ginjo sakes from historic Japanese breweries, all thoughtfully paired with special dishes from Kinjo's acclaimed kitchen. This one-night-only event brings together the tradition of sake with modern...
Celebrate Women’s History Month by joining a special sake tasting and omakase experience hosted by Shōjō's Dojo in collaboration with Kome Collective and Rich Do Work. Kanako-San from Japan will guide attendees through a curated adventure featuring 9 of her sakes, each thoughtfully paired with 9 unique dishes by Chef Rich Do Work. Guests can...
Miyabi is hosting a special dinner featuring Sake Samurai Marie Chiba from the acclaimed Eureka! bar in Tokyo, Japan. Marie will collaborate in the kitchen to present signature Eureka! dishes alongside Chef Rhaiza Zanetti. Fabio and Marie will also join forces to craft unique sake pairings for this exclusive dinner event at the counter, with...
Celebrate the vibrant world of sake at the 9th annual Kyushu Spring Sake Festival in Fukuoka! Hosted in front of JR Hakata Station, this lively festival spotlights breweries from across Kyushu and nationwide, offering attendees the chance to sample a wide variety of sake. Enjoy tastings, experience the festive atmosphere, and take part in Fukuoka's...
Explore a special Thursday tasting at Homareya Long Beach featuring Nankai Shochu. This free event will highlight Nankai Shochu, known for its exceptional shochu and cocktails. While Thursdays at Homareya typically focus on sake, this event spotlights a leading shochu producer gaining attention in the scene. Attendees can look forward to sampling shochu and creative...
Celebrate the arrival of spring at the Spring Nama Release Party hosted by Sake Haus in collaboration with Komé Collective. Guests can enjoy special nama sake flights and participate in raffles, all while mingling with Jenn Ross. The event is the perfect opportunity to experience fresh namazake and connect with sake enthusiasts.
Preacher Gallery in Austin is hosting 'Charlie Mae and ESPO DOES,' a solo show from legendary artist and writer Steve ESPO Powers. Recognized for blending graffiti, street art, sign painting, and contemporary art, ESPO's work is known for humor, sharp observation, and hand-painted typography. The exhibition will feature a vibrant selection of paintings, a new...
Discover the art of pairing sake and cheese at this engaging evening hosted by West London Wine School. Gain practical tips and tricks for matching sake styles with artisanal cheeses, guided by expert tutor Sarah, who teaches sake and cheese qualifications at the school. Explore umami, fermentation flavors, and lactic acid in both sake and...
Celebrate the annual Kuramoto Thanksgiving Festival at Kankyo Shuzo Co., Ltd. in Aichi! Enjoy free tastings of fresh sake, hon mirin, and amazake, try delicious salt koji soup, and explore various local foods for sale. There will also be food trucks, prize lotteries, brewery tours, and more fun activities. It's a great opportunity to experience...
Experience tradition and transformation in the Yoshino region at the Hyakunensugi Spring Yamamori Cellar Event 2026. This exclusive one-day event features a tour of the historic Hyakunensugi mountain forest and cellar, tastings of rare, unpasteurized Hyakunensugi nigori sake (not for sale elsewhere), delicious cuisine by local restaurant Ichida, and a sampling of persimmon leaf sushi....
Zenkoku Nihonshu Mamire is a grand sake festival held at Kitsuneuchi Onsen, inviting participants to immerse themselves in Japan's finest sake from various regions. Enjoy a curated lineup of regional, seasonal, rare, and flavorful varieties, alongside gourmet food options like yakitori, oden, seafood grills, and pita sandwiches. This outdoor celebration features sake tasting starting at...
Shin Sake Square brings together 60 sake breweries from Aichi, Gifu, and Mie prefectures, showcasing 178 premium sake varieties. This vibrant festival offers a fantastic opportunity to taste and compare a wide array of freshly made sake. The event takes place outdoors at Yaba Park in Nagoya's Naka Ward and is perfect for both sake...
Galerie Bonnet Abelín presents 'Two Legends, One Culture,' a groundbreaking joint exhibition by JonOne and Crash, two pioneering icons from the world of graffiti and urban art. Hosted at the Urban Art Fair in Paris, this exhibition celebrates the evolution of graffiti from the streets of New York’s Bronx subway to international art galleries. Experience...
Celebrate spring with the Asago Sake Brewery Spring Festival in Asago, Hyogo Prefecture on March 21, 2026! This lively event features two local sake breweries opening their doors for the day, offering tastings of delicious sake alongside a variety of tasty foods, a sake lottery, live music, brewery tours, and local vendor booths. Additionally, the...
Experience a special sake tasting and sales event at the Yamanaka Sake Store, featuring NITO sake from Maruishi Brewery, with President Fukada expected to attend. Explore a curated selection of sake and discover new favorites. Check back for updates as more details are announced. Exact time TBA
Experience Kamigata Nihonshu World 2026, a major sake festival bringing together celebrated sake brewers and excellent Japanese food from all over Japan to Osaka. Try sake from renowned breweries and enjoy delicious dishes paired with your favorite drinks. Dozens of leading restaurants and sake vendors from across the country gather for one day only! The...
Celebrate graffiti art at the closing ceremony of the Writers Bench Art Show, hosted at Southern Pacific Brewing. Experience an incredible lineup of Bay Area graffiti artists and pioneers, live DJs, and an amazing exhibition of local art. A portion of proceeds will support local charity Nuestra Causa. All ages are welcome and admission is...
Celebrate spring at Yanmar Tokyo with a unique experience of Kumamoto's fresh horse meat (sakura niku) paired with expertly selected Japanese sake. Ticket includes a horse meat plate, one glass of sake, and unlimited hot sake served as a special service. Attendees can switch to soft drinks if they prefer. There's also an expanded menu...
Experience the depth and diversity of Japanese alcohol at the Japanese Spirits Showcase, hosted by Hachiroku Shokudo and Sake Bar. Enjoy a curated walk-around tasting featuring sake, shochu, and Japanese whisky, with each distributor pouring 4-8 unique expressions. Engage with experts, compare styles, and sample both classic and lesser-known bottles. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, limited edition...