Explore Kyoto's vibrant sake scene at the Kyoto Nihonshu Dropkick 2026! This event features a lively sake crawl across 24 different local venues, offering guests a delightful chance to sample a wide variety of Japanese sake. Held since 2009, the festival brings together popular izakayas and sake brewers for a unique city-wide tasting experience. Join...
Experience a delightful evening of curated cheese and sake pairings at "salone'自在" in Numazu, Shizuoka. This intimate tasting event, limited to just 24 guests, is organized by Takashima Brewery. Enjoy a selection of fine cheeses along with thoughtfully chosen sakes for a unique flavor journey. Reservations must be made via Instagram direct message to either...
Join Brooklyn-born creative AVone, also known as Anthony Vasquez, for 'Urban Imprint: From Street to Studio,' a three-day hands-on workshop at Woodward Contemporary in San Diego. The workshop blends street art influences with contemporary studio techniques, encouraging participants to let go, experiment with mixed media, and embrace the creative process. Participants will enjoy complimentary lunches...
Discover a creative explosion of zines and art books from all over the world at the Fanzineist Vienna 2026 Art Book & Zine Fair! Visit Semperdepot in Vienna from May 22 to May 24, 2026 to explore an incredible array of independent publications representing countries such as the UK, Austria, Thailand, Poland, USA, Japan, Mexico,...
Experience a celebration of sake at the 30th ShidaHeiya Nectar Story. Held at GRANDAIR Bouquet TOKAI in Shizuoka, this festival features premium sake from renowned local breweries including Isojiman, Shidaizumi, Sugii, Hatsukame, and Omuraya. Enjoy a seated-style tasting event with up to 350 attendees. Tickets are only available online (no sales at the venue or...
Explore the charming Tamagawa Brewery at their annual Open House! Dive into a day packed with local sake tastings, brewery tours, games, food stalls, and festive fun for visitors of all ages. This lively event is a must for sake lovers and a welcoming introduction for those new to Japan's iconic beverage. Hosted at Kinoshita...
Experience sake from a variety of breweries at the Seoul Sake Festival 2026. This two-day event at SETEC features tastings, exhibitions, and plenty of opportunities to learn about sake culture. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or new to sake, you'll find lots to discover at this vibrant festival in Seoul. Runs May 23–24, 2026.
Zaō Shuzō Brewery hosts their annual Open Day in 2026 with unlimited tasting from 24 types of new sake. Attendees can purchase exclusive, limited-edition namazake with only 250 bottles available, and enjoy curated sake pairings. The event includes free brewery tours so visitors can explore the sake-making process. Advance all-day tickets are 3,000 yen, with...
Explore a sake lover's wonderland at With SAKE 2026! Dive into a free-style tasting experience where you can try various types of sake from across Japan, accompanied by delicious dishes. The event features participation from renowned sake breweries and popular restaurants nationwide. There are two sessions: 11:30–14:00 and 14:30–17:00, both held at Osaki Bright Core....
Kurashiki Parole is a vibrant sake tasting and walking event taking place in front of Kurashiki Station. Attendees can stroll between various participating restaurants and bars, each offering selections of sake from breweries across the country. Purchase a ticket in advance or on the day, and enjoy a delightful tasting experience while exploring the city....
Explore the flavors of Takamatsu at the first Takamatsu Sake Guigui Nomiaruki! Enjoy a sake walking tour with tastings from 19 sake breweries and 19 local eateries, all matched for a fun one-day-only event. Stroll through the Takamatsu Chuo shopping district while sampling special sake and food pairings. This festival takes place rain or shine...
Step into the world of sake at the Sake Studies Center at Brooklyn Kura with a guided pairing class featuring five Japanese craft sakes expertly matched with five exceptional cheeses from around the world. This interactive and delicious event includes a welcome sake, an introduction to sake and cheese basics, snacks and spreads, handouts to...
Celebrate Japanese sake culture at the KIGEN Japanese Sake Fest held at the Nara Convention Center. This three-day festival brings sake enthusiasts together for tastings, cultural seminars, creative events, and the chance to meet top industry names. Join for an immersive exploration of origin traditions and global sake trends. The event starts on May 29,...
Take a relaxing stroll through Kitakata, a town famous for its local sake. This annual event, now in its 11th year, lets you sample sake from 12 different breweries while visiting each location on foot. Participants receive an original sake cup and can explore the vibrant local culture along the way. The tour starts at...
Experience a special open house at Nakazawa Sake Brewery in Kanagawa! The event features limited-edition sake tastings and sales, guided tours throughout the brewery (which is not usually open to the public), and kitchen car food vendors offering delicious bites. Tasting tickets are available for purchase as a booklet of 10. This fun event runs...
Head to Tenzan Brewery for their Early Summer Kura-Open, a special one-day event in Saga Prefecture. Enjoy exclusive sake, limited collaboration items, and local specialties for sale, as well as a recommended sake tasting with five varieties to compare. Don’t miss the fun shrine lottery and the always-popular food stall corner. Free shuttle buses will...
Experience the second annual Masumi Sake Brewery Open House in Suwa, Nagano! Hosted by the renowned Miyasaka Brewery, this special day offers sake tastings, food pairings, and tours of the historic brewery. Guests can enjoy a lineup of delicious sake, specialty foods, and a chance to connect with other sake enthusiasts. Tickets are available in...
Renegade Craft is back in Seattle for a vibrant two-day celebration at Magnuson Park's Hangar 30! This popular event showcases more than 180 independent artists and makers who will offer ceramics, jewelry, prints, clothing, home goods and plenty more. Explore unique handmade goods and soak up the energetic atmosphere of a true creative marketplace. Enjoy...
Discover sake at the Sake Studies Center's guided Introduction to Sake Tasting Class and Brewery Tour at Brooklyn Kura in NYC. This in-person event is perfect for beginners keen to learn sake basics in a relaxing, accessible way. Enjoy a Sake 101 presentation, a guided tasting of five premium sakes—including freshly pressed Brooklyn Kura labels...
The 9th Nihonshu Tasting Event is back in Izumiotsu, Osaka, bringing together sake lovers for a day of curated tasting. Enjoy a selection of 50 hand-picked sake varieties from 10 renowned breweries across Japan. This lively event will feature music, a variety of food vendors on-site (note: food costs extra), and opportunities to mingle with...
Celebrate the annual "Ai Kansha-sai" (Love and Gratitude Festival) at Daishinshu Brewery. This Kurabiraki, or brewery opening, honors the support of their customers with a day of festivities. Attendees can...
The Sake School of America presents the WSET Level 3 in Sake, a hybrid online and in-person intensive course for those looking to deepen their sake expertise. Over three online...
Level up your sake service skills with a professional Sake Server Certification course at the Sake Studies Center in Brooklyn. This one-day, in-person seminar covers everything from an introduction to...
Experience a one-of-a-kind skateboard art show where artists from diverse backgrounds—painters, graffiti artists, tattoo artists, illustrators, and mixed media creators—transform blank decks into unique works of art. For one night...
Don't miss Sake Circuit Hiroshima volume.4, a lively sake-themed crawl through participating venues in Hiroshima. Buy a special badge at participating stores (limited to 1,200 attendees at 800 yen) and...