Discover the legacy and future of Okayama’s sake at this unique event featuring local sake rice farmers and brewers, with a special focus on Omachi sake rice. The day includes a talk session with sake rice producers (11:30-12:30) and a large tasting of Okayama’s regional sake, where you can sample and learn about a diversity...
Joji in New York City is hosting an exceptional omakase dinner featuring exclusive sake pairings from Noguchi Naohiko, a legendary figure in Japanese sake brewing. Chef-partners Wayne S. Cheng and George Ruan will offer a carefully curated menu, matched with unique sakes from the renowned Noguchi brewery, including rare back vintages and unreleased expressions. The...
Join Kato Sake Works at The Hoptimist on the Upper West Side for a special sake tasting and meet-the-brewers evening. Sample crafted sake and chat with the makers in a...
Experience an elegant evening at Rice Market in Washington, featuring a curated pairing of premium wagyu beef and sake. Guests will enjoy a multi-course dinner designed to highlight the best...
Discover the 16th Hana-no-Utage festival in Tokyo, where you can taste a variety of sake, shochu, and beer brewed with flower yeast from producers all over Japan! This event is held at Tokyo University of Agriculture (Setagaya Campus) and features direct encounters with brewery representatives, many of whom are alumni. There will be two sessions...
Explore the art of sake brewing with a guided tour and tasting at the Sake Studies Center, located inside Brooklyn Kura. Discover the brewing process and sample a curated selection of sake. A great experience for those interested in learning more about sake production.
Celebrate all things sake at Sake Matsuri 2026, set to take place at MyDome Osaka. This lively festival offers a fantastic opportunity to discover and taste a wide variety of sake from different regions, meet local brewers, and enjoy traditional festival vibes. Whether you're a sake enthusiast or just curious, this event is a must-visit!
Asabiraki Sake Brewery is hosting a lively fair that everyone can enjoy, from adults to kids! Enjoy all-you-can-drink sake, beer, and cocktails for up to three hours, along with a wide array of food stalls and a special kids' festival overseen by university students. Various local vendors will provide delicious eats and fun attractions, and...
Discover two days of independent art, zines, and books at the Art + Book Fair, hosted by Blankmagbooks, Cafe Studio, and The Network Projects. Enjoy curated selections of creative works...
The 6th Annual Hip Hop In The Park is back at The Oval on Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway. This energetic event features the HHITP Graffiti Alley, showcasing top graffiti and street artists from Philly, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Experience a vibrant display of style and creativity as artists bring the...
Don’t miss the special collaboration event between Sakekobo Umemoto and the famous sake brewery Harushika! Postponed in June due to a typhoon, the event is now happening on August 8th. Enjoy an early start from 12:00 PM for a full day of sake tasting, with Harushika’s Mr. Kusano in attendance to share insights on the...
8Ball Community is hosting the La Plaza Zine Fair at the La Plaza Cultural Community Garden. This free and open-to-the-public event features vendors, talk panels, and workshops, all centered around the vibrant world of zine culture. No tickets or RSVP are required. Attendees can enjoy a creative afternoon browsing zines, engaging with creators, and participating...
Test your sake skills at the 44th National Kikisake Sake Tasting Competition, Saga Prefecture Qualifier! Participants will taste and judge seven different types of sake, identifying matching pairs by flavor...
Sake lovers and newcomers are invited to the 26th Pei-chan Sake Meetup for a special Ubukata sake tasting night. Indulge in a luxurious all-you-can-drink and compare different Ubukata sakes, featuring...
Experience the American debut of two new sakes from Fukucho on the rooftop at Kampai. Guests will be among the first in the country to taste these new releases, paired...
Hakkaisan presents Kikizake Day, taking over ATSUGI COFFEE for a special one-day pop-up. Experience a unique blend of sake, coffee brewed with sake brewing water, Hakkaisan's Raiden Beer, and delicious sweets featuring sake lees. From a sake lees pancake and coffee breakfast set to lemon pound cake, desserts, and signature drinks, this day is packed...
Celebrate summer in Japan with Temari NY's Summer Wagashi Workshop! In this hands-on class, you'll learn to create four beautiful nerikiri sweets inspired by Japanese summer festivals, fireworks, and goldfish bowls. Nerikiri are traditional, vegan-friendly Japanese confections crafted from white bean paste and gyuhi, representing the beauty of the seasons. This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes children...
Experience killer sake, Japan-inspired cocktails, tasty snacks, and great vibes at Saint Sake's first ever pop-up, held at Robin in Maplewood. No tickets required – just drop in and enjoy Saint Louis style hospitality and a flavorful evening.
Discover the delightful flavors that result from pairing sake with cheese at this hands-on class and brewery tour! Hosted at the Sake Studies Center inside Brooklyn Kura, this educational and delicious experience will guide you through sake and cheese combinations while offering a behind-the-scenes look at the sake brewing process. Perfect for food and drink...
Sake Noire hosts a special coastal-inspired standing sake tasting event in Hillman City. Enjoy an evening featuring a curated selection of sake from visiting Japanese breweries—Fukucho (Hiroshima) with toji Miho Imada, and Tensei/Kumazawa (Kanagawa). Attendees can taste classics and new releases, enjoy unlimited snacks from Chef Yael, and meet the brewers. The event celebrates Japanese...
Hannyatou is hosting a special Brewer's Night Seafood Pairing, celebrating the flavors of the sea with sake. Enjoy a premium tasting event featuring six courses of expertly paired seafood alongside sake from renowned Tojis: Miho Imada of Fukucho Brewery (Hiroshima) and Tetsuro Igarashi of Tensei (Kumazawa Shuzo, Kanagawa). Sake Samurai Monica Samuel joins in collaboration....
Experience an in-depth sake tasting and guided talk with guest brewers Miho Imada (Fukucho Shuzo, Hiroshima) and Tetsuro Igarashi (Kumazawa Shuzo, Kanagawa). Hosted by importer Kome Collective, this immersive class features the debut of new sake releases and a lineup of classic pours. Learn about brewing innovation, rice varieties, and fermentation techniques directly from some...
Kikusui Sake Brewery Garden is hosting a three-day summer festival from August 13–15, 2026! Enjoy seasonal experiences like brewery-style shaved ice, a local farmers’ vegetable market, a special bazaar of unique sakeware, furoshiki, and hand towels, plus wind chime making, a photo exhibition, and free-play piano in the traditional storehouse. It’s a perfect way for...
Curious about Shochu? The Sake Studies Center at Brooklyn Kura is hosting a hands-on class and brewery tour focusing on this 500-year-old Japanese spirit. Learn how Shochu differs from Sake and Soju, discover various Shochu styles, and find out how to serve and mix them into craft cocktails. The experience includes a Shochu 101 presentation,...
Shojo's Dojo partners with Soi Thai Street Food to present Florida’s first Sake Omakase—a guided omakase-style sake adventure. The Master of Sake Sommelier will lead an intimate (8-seat) tasting featuring three different sakes and two sake cocktails, each thoughtfully paired with four small bites crafted by Soi Thai. Counter-style seating places guests right in front...