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...
Experience the annual 'Kurabiraki' (Sake Brewery Festival) in Usuki! Discover the specialties of four local sake breweries, including tastings starting at just 100 yen per cup, exclusive local sake sales from Usuki and Yahatahama, and a food fair featuring top local specialties and food stalls. Meet the breweries: Kugehonten, Kotegawa Shuzo, Wakayama Shuzo, and Fujii...
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 expect sake tastings and an opportunity to immerse themselves in Japanese sake culture. Additional event details, including exact timing, will be announced closer to the...
Experience a unique sake pairing lunch at A+ à plus, a French restaurant located in the Yamato Distillery in Nara. This special collaboration brings together Chef Tatsuya Kobayashi and Chobei...
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 days and one in-person production tour with a freshly pressed sake tasting, participants will gain comprehensive knowledge on sake production, styles, quality, and service. The...
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 only, see their creations displayed side by side at The Living Gallery in Brooklyn. Enjoy music by @gurtybeats, and know that 20% of all sales...
The Fukushima Sake, Miso & Soy Sauce Festival is one of the region’s largest gourmet events, featuring sake from over 50 local breweries, craft beer, wine, miso, soy sauce, and...
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 tour a variety of sake spots, enjoying a complimentary sake at each one on June 7, 2026. The event kicks off at noon, and each...
Get ready for the 7th Mochimochi Grand Sake Tasting! This special event brings together sake breweries from regions across Japan—including Fukui, Akita, Niigata, and Aomori—for a fantastic sake tasting gathering....
Planning a trip to Japan? Brush up on your sake skills at this immersive class at the Sake Studies Center in Brooklyn Kura. This hands-on and interactive course is designed specifically for travelers eager to navigate Japan's sake scene. Attendees will explore the essentials of sake, get expert tips for brewery visits and etiquette, and...
Take your love of sake to the next level as you join Sake School of America's Certified Sake Adviser Online Course, taught in English. This immersive and interactive class is designed for both hospitality professionals and dedicated enthusiasts, providing a deep dive into sake's history, production, and tasting techniques. Expect hands-on sampling of over a...
Step aside, wine—sake is here to steal the show! The Sake Studies Center at Brooklyn Kura invites you to a fun and interactive sake and cheese pairing class featuring five craft sakes from Japan, each thoughtfully matched with artisanal cheeses. The event includes nibbles, spreads, an introduction to sake and cheese basics, and handouts to...
The 5th Annual Hudson Valley Fermentation Festival returns to Twin Star Orchards in New York on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Attendees can connect with 50 of the region's top fermenters, sample their creations, and participate in one of six fermentation classes to boost their skills. The event will feature visionary and author Kirsten K. Shockey...
Renowned graffiti artist Lady Pink is hosting a special, one-time mural painting class as part of the Graffiti Camp for Girls, co-hosted by Girl Mobb, this summer in San Francisco. The workshop takes place on Clarion Alley from June 15–19, and is open to aspiring young muralists looking to learn from the legendary Lady Pink,...
Experience the Australian Sake Festival in Brisbane! This three-day celebration features premium sake tastings from over 100 Japanese sake and fruit liqueur varieties, many exclusively available at the festival. Meet sake brewers from Japan and local importers and discover delicious Japanese food, specialty product stalls, and access to free sake seminars. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere...
Experience a vibrant shochu festival in Osaka featuring a fantastic lineup of shochu producers, bars, and food vendors from across Japan. Enjoy tastings, meet the makers, and discover various styles of shochu. Hosted at MyDome Osaka, this one-day event is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in Japan's spirited shochu culture. The event will also...
Step into a world of flavor discovery with this Sake and Cheese Pairing Class and Brewery Tour hosted by the Sake Studies Center at Brooklyn Kura. Explore how Japanese craft sake and premium cheeses complement each other in a fun and interactive guided tasting session, featuring five sakes and five cheeses from around the world....
The Australian Sake Festival returns to Melbourne for a two-day event packed with premium sake tastings featuring 400+ varieties, exclusive breweries from Japan, and specialty fruit liquors and spirits. Take home a tasting cup, explore Japanese food and product stalls, and enjoy free seminars and food pairings. This is a festival for sake lovers and...
Dive into Sake Legends 2026, a unique tasting event featuring 7 legendary Japanese breweries. Enjoy premium sake crafted by renowned brewers from across Japan, all in a semi-standing format for an intimate and dynamic experience. The lineup includes top producers such as 丹澤山, 綿屋, 西与右衛門, 長珍, 悦凱陣, 天遊琳, and 黒澤. Savor rare pours and mingle...
Celebrate summer at the Hassen Summer Kura Festival 2026, taking place at Hachinohe Shuzo (Hachinohe Brewery) near the Shinnaidagawa riverside parking lot in Hachinohe, Aomori. Enjoy sake tastings, delicious food, a fun raffle, and the opportunity to purchase special goods. This lively festival is perfect for anyone looking to dive into Japanese sake culture and...
Elevate your sake knowledge with the Certified Sake Adviser online course, designed for both hospitality professionals and dedicated enthusiasts. This comprehensive class covers sake's history, core ingredients, brewing techniques, and tasting methods, featuring lectures and hands-on tasting sessions of over a dozen varieties. The program prepares students to confidently discuss and evaluate a range of...
Join the Australian Sake Festival in Sydney for three days of premium sake tasting, featuring 400+ sake varieties, fruit liquors, and spirits, with many exclusive to the festival. Meet sake brewers from Japan and local importers, enjoy delicious Japanese food and specialty stalls, and attend seminars and pairing sessions. Hosted at the Overseas Passenger Terminal,...
Step into the world of sake with the Certified Sake Adviser online course from Sake School of America. Tailored for both hospitality pros and enthusiastic beginners, this interactive class covers the history, production, and art of tasting sake. Enjoy guided remote tastings, dynamic lectures, and group discussions as you learn to decode production labels, explore...