Kikusui Festival 2026
Celebrate at the annual Kikusui Festival 2026, held at the iconic Kikusuiro, a historic Nara ryotei established in 1891. Known for bringing Nara together as a city of connection, this...
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Kikusuiro Japan, Nara, Nara, JP
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Summer Wagashi Workshop – English
East 40th Street W 40th St & E 40th St, New York, NY, USCelebrate 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...
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The Saint Louis Sake Pop-up
Robin 7268 Manchester Road, St. Louis, MO, USExperience 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.
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Sake and Cheese Pairing Class and Brewery Tour
Sake Studies Center at Brooklyn Kura 34 34th Street, Brooklyn, NY, USDiscover 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...
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Sake Tachinomi: Fukucho x Tensei
Sake Noire 5701 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA, USSake 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...
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Brewers Night Seafood Pairing
Hannyatou 1060 North 39th Street, Seattle, WA, USHannyatou 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....
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Wednesday Lessons: Brewer Tasting
Sunflower Sake 107 Southeast Washington Street, Portland, OR, USExperience 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...
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Kimchi workshop
KINKA 63 East 7th Street, New York, NY, USKinKa invites you to a hands-on kimchi workshop, part of their Seasonal Kimchi workshop series in New York City. This class provides an accessible introduction to kimchi-making, a cornerstone of Korean cuisine. Participants will learn about the history, fermentation process, and techniques of preparing kimchi. Enjoy a tasting of freshly made kimchi and tofu, and...
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Summer Break at Kikusui Sake Brewery Garden (Day 1 of 3)
Kikusui Sake Brewery Garden 750 Shimagata, Shibata, Niigata, JPKikusui 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...
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Introduction to Shochu – Tasting Class and Brewery Tour
Sake Studies Center at Brooklyn Kura 34 34th Street, Brooklyn, NY, USCurious 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,...
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Sake Omakase
Soi Thai Street Food 10016 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL, USShojo'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...
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Wagashi 2-Hour Sweets Making Workshop
Fou Gallery 89 5th Avenue, New York, NY, USFou Gallery teams up with Oshiriai Studio for a two-hour workshop where guests will craft three beautiful nerikiri confections inspired by the exhibition 'Transcendence.' Discover the centuries-old Japanese art of wagashi, rooted in seasonal awareness and quiet contemplation. Tea will be served to complement your creations. Suitable for all skill levels. Book your spot through...
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Downtown Gets Up! Wild Style Screening & Q&A with Charlie Ahearn
Mercer County Community College, Trenton Hall 137 North Broad Street, Trenton, NJ, USCelebrate Trenton's vibrant street art and hip-hop culture with a special screening of the legendary cult classic film "Wild Style," followed by a Q&A session with its director, Charlie Ahearn. Presented as part of 'Downtown Gets Up! A Celebration of Art & Culture in Trenton,' this event brings together fans of rap, break dance, graffiti,...
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Sake Tastings – Last Call (Day 1 of 2)
umistudio.ee 13 Rüütli, Tallinn, Harju maakond, EEThis is your last chance to join the Sake Calling tasting sessions in Estonia! Enjoy a guided sake experience featuring five different sakes and accompanying snacks. A sake professional will share fun stories, facts, and answer all your questions, making this event perfect for sake lovers and the sake-curious alike. Kimonos are welcome, but not...
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Introduction to Sake Tasting Class and Brewery Tour
Sake Studies Center at Brooklyn Kura 34 34th Street, Brooklyn, NY, USExplore the fascinating world of sake at the Sake Studies Center, located at Brooklyn Kura. This introduction class invites attendees to discover the art of sake brewing, sample a selection of sakes, and take a guided tour of a working sake brewery. Perfect for beginners and anyone looking to deepen their appreciation of Japan’s iconic...
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Summer Sake Fundraiser 2026
Japanese American Museum of San Jose 535 North 5th Street, San Jose, CA, USCelebrate the flavors of summer at the Japanese American Museum of San Jose's Summer Sake Fundraiser 2026! Guests can sample expertly curated premium sake, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages, while savoring Japanese small bites skillfully prepared for the occasion. The event is made lively with live music and offers a chance to connect with renowned sake...
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Somerville Fermentation Festival
The Center for Arts at the Armory 191 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA, USCelebrate all things fermented at the Somerville Fermentation Festival, returning to The Center for Arts at the Armory! Explore a vibrant lineup of local fermented food and beverage vendors, expert-led talks and tastings, sauerkraut making, (starter) culture sharing, and more community activities. With live music, friendly vibes, and over 2,000 attendees last year, this fest...
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Saga Sake Fes 2026
SAGA Arena 2-chōme-1-10 Hinode, Saga, Saga, JPSample over 100 different types of sake from Saga at the Saga Sake Fes 2026! With 21 participating breweries, guests can compare and enjoy a huge variety of regional sake. Chat with local brewers, join in the festive atmosphere, and enjoy food from onsite kitchen cars. Advance tasting tickets (10 pours and a glass) are...
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A Taste of Japanese Summer at Utage
Utage Sake Bar 11 Lekstraat, Amsterdam, NH, NLExperience summer in Japan without leaving Amsterdam at 'A Taste of Japanese Summer,' a special wagashi pop-up at UTAGE Sake Bar. ANTO brings freshly made wagashi, with Chef Annabell Seiko Harada of KOMB (Tokyo) crafting three seasonal treats that blend traditional Japanese confectionery with vibrant summer flavors: Passion Fruit Daifuku, Raspberry Warabi Mochi, and Coconut...
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Guided Brewery Tour and Sake Tasting
Sake Studies Center at Brooklyn Kura 34 34th Street, Brooklyn, NY, USExperience a guided tour of Brooklyn Kura's brewery, followed by a curated sake tasting at the Sake Studies Center. Ideal for newcomers and enthusiasts, this event offers insight into sake production processes and the opportunity to taste a range of handcrafted sakes made on site.
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D Train to De Kooning: Eric Haze Art Talk
The Manes Center 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn, NY, USLegendary graffiti artist and designer Eric Haze takes the stage for an engaging visual presentation and Q&A, moderated by Christopher Pusey. This event is part of the Manes Art Center's...
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World Premiere: Who is Iz The Wiz
LOOK cinemas 1 Hamilton Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY, USCelebrate the world premiere of 'Who is Iz The Wiz,' a documentary highlighting the life and legacy of the legendary New York subway graffiti artist. Hosted at LOOK Cinemas as...
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Sake and Cheese Pairing Class and Brewery Tour
Sake Studies Center at Brooklyn Kura 34 34th Street, Brooklyn, NY, USDiscover how sake and cheese come together in this unique pairing class and brewery tour at the Sake Studies Center, hosted by Brooklyn Kura. Savor delicious combinations while exploring the brewery and learning about the detailed process behind both sake and cheese. A perfect event for those curious about flavor harmony and Japanese craft traditions.
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Rice Harvesting Experience
Iinumahonke Sake Brewery 106 Mabashi, Shisui, Chiba, JPJoin Iinumahonke Sake Brewery for a special rice harvesting experience in their own rice fields! Participants will harvest sake rice 'Gohyakumangoku,' which is later used to brew delicious Japanese sake. Whether or not you joined the April planting, both adults and children can enjoy this unique opportunity to connect with nature. After working up an...
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Kikutsuka Festival
Kikuno Tsukasa Sake Brewery Japan, Shizukuishi, Iwate, JPCelebrate summer with the Kikutsuka Festival at Kikuno Tsukasa Sake Brewery! Enjoy all-you-can-drink sake, a sake tasting competition, a prize lottery, and guided brewery tours (8 people per tour, 500 yen each). Early reservations come with a special snack set. Guests are welcome to bring their own food. Whether you’re a sake fan or just...
¥2500 JPY