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...
Fou 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...
Explore the art of Japanese sake at Applejack Wine & Spirits with guest brewers Miho Imada (Fukucho) and Igarashi Tetsuro (Tensei). General Admission includes tastings of five premium sakes, the chance to chat with the brewers, and bottle signings. For those seeking an exclusive experience, a VIP guided tasting offers four rare sakes (including new...
Celebrate 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,...
Step into a traditional Kyoto-inspired tea room in New York City and experience the exclusive Japanese summer Chakai, a seasonal tea gathering rarely found outside Japan. Hosted by a Tea...
This 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...
Explore 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...
Celebrate 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...
Join Namazake WA at Itsumono in Seattle for SAKE 101, an educational and tasty journey into the world of sake. Explore the basics with plenty of tasting opportunities and enhance your experience with food and sake pairings, as the kitchen will be open. Seats are limited, so RSVP soon!
Discover the artistry of Japanese wagashi in this immersive workshop led by Maru Mame Wagashi at Uzuki in Brooklyn. You'll get hands-on instruction in crafting traditional Japanese sweets, making five pieces—four to take home and one to savor with freshly whisked matcha at the workshop's end. Afterwards, enjoy a gluten-free soba dinner set featuring dishes...
Ikasu Brewing and Homareya Long Beach join forces for 'Matcha Madness,' a one-night-only event celebrating matcha in both beer and food. Enjoy Ikasu’s bright and refreshing Matcha Tart gose on draft, plus a selection of mystery matcha-inspired special dishes crafted by Homareya. Whether you're a matcha lover or just curious, it's the perfect opportunity to...
Discover the flavors of Tsuruumi Brewery from Tsushima, Aichi Prefecture at the Sake Base Hanare in Nishi-Chiba! Join for an all-you-can-drink guided tasting featuring their renowned 'Wagoyama' sake lineup, complete with food pairings. The event will highlight the cultural and historical significance of both the region and the brewery. Tickets are ¥6,600 including tax. On...
Celebrate 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...
Discover the essence of matcha with KinKa's Matcha 101 'Whisk & Sip' class in New York City! Dive into the history, cultivation, and health benefits of matcha while learning hands-on...
Sample 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...
Experience 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...
Experience 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.
Legendary 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 summer guest artist series and will spotlight Haze's transformation from a NYC graffiti writer to a renowned graphic designer, exploring a fascinating connection to Elaine...
Experience a summer evening of sake exploration at the JASWDC Office, hosted by DC Sake Co and led by the renowned Chris Johnson, also known as the "Sake Ninja," with World Sake Imports. Enjoy guided tastings of at least five premium sakes paired with light bites that enhance the flavors. Attendees will receive a $20...
Experience the tranquil Japanese tea ceremony with the team at RESOBOX in the East Village. This hands-on workshop is perfect for anyone curious about chanoyu, the traditional art of preparing...
Kato Sake Works and Lingo are teaming up for a unique pop-up experience at Lingo in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Guests can enjoy a special Japanese American dish featuring Kato Sake Works' sake kasu, creative Kato Sake cocktails, and sake tastings, all set to a live DJ set. It's a festive celebration of Brooklyn, local craft sake,...
Celebrate 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 part of the HHFF Festival on the Hudson, this event promises an inside look into street art history. Tickets are available online via harlemfilmhouse.org.
The New Retro Sake Festival 2026 returns to Nishinomiya, offering a fun blend of traditional sake experiences with a modern twist. Sample chilled summer sake, sweet sake for beginners, highballs, liqueurs, and more from renowned local breweries such as Hakushika, Ozeki, and Nihonsakari. This year features a special Sake × DJ session, pairing refreshing drinks...