Sakaya Shochu Festival 2026 (Day 1 of 2)
Experience Japan's largest Shochu festival at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, where liquor stores from Hokkaido to Okinawa unite as 'Team Shochu.' This two-day event is dedicated to sharing the wonders of...
Experience Japan's largest Shochu festival at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, where liquor stores from Hokkaido to Okinawa unite as 'Team Shochu.' This two-day event is dedicated to sharing the wonders of...
The Red Bank Visual Arts Committee is hosting the Street Art / Graffiti Jam 2026 at Riverside Gardens Park in Downtown Red Bank. This free outdoor festival highlights live graffiti...
Join Choryo Sake Brewery for a special sake tasting session featuring sake brewed with Nara Prefecture's exclusive Tsuyuhakaze sake rice. Enjoy a guided tasting where participants can experience the subtle flavor differences of sake made from this unique rice, and learn about the rice cultivation and brewing process. Chat with the brewery owner, compare notes...
NamaFest 2026 returns to Umami Mart in Oakland for its annual celebration of all things unpasteurized sake! Experience over 30 fresh-pressed, energetic namas from local Bay Area breweries and beyond,...
Experience a special tasting of two SOTO sakes—SOTO Junmai Gingo and SOTO Junmai—at Kuraichi in Brooklyn. Drop by on Saturday afternoon to try these premium Japanese sakes and enjoy an...
Experience the vibrant 10th annual Nihonbashi Area Sake Walking Tour! Renowned sake breweries from across Japan gather in the Nihonbashi district for a lively tasting festival. Participants can stroll between...
Explore the vibrant Nihonbashi area at the 10th annual Nihonbashi Sake Tasting Walk! Sample a diverse range of Japanese sake as you stroll through the district, meet brewers, and enjoy the lively festival atmosphere. Organized as a walking tasting tour, this event is perfect for sake lovers and those curious to learn more about Japan's...
Join a special Harushika Sake popup collaboration at Hitotunagi. Grassano-san will be present to guide you through the tasting of a variety of Harushika sake. Standing bar, cash on delivery. No reservations required, but during busy times, a 2-hour limit may apply. The specific sake lineup will be a surprise until the event.
Discover the art of pairing Japanese craft sake with a curated selection of cheeses at this interactive tasting class, hosted by the Sake Studies Center at Brooklyn Kura. Taste five artisanal sakes matched with five cheeses, learn about production styles and flavor profiles, and enjoy delicious nibbles on your cheese board. The session wraps up...
Experience an Okinawan-style evening with Wagamama Kanpai Night: Sake & Slay! Enjoy 6 varieties of sake paired with a 6-course meal, live music, and a vibrant atmosphere. This special night blends culinary delights with entertainment in an izakaya setting. Seats are limited, so make sure to book your spot in advance.
Enhance your sake expertise with the Certified Sake Adviser online course from Sake School of America. Perfect for hospitality professionals and passionate enthusiasts, this interactive program explores the history, ingredients, and classification of sake through engaging lectures, guided tastings, and group discussions. Participants will sample a variety of sake and learn practical approaches to tasting...
Celebrate spring at Chiyo Brewery's annual open house and sake tasting event! Enjoy exclusive brewery access and sample a variety of seasonal sakes, with two sessions throughout the day. Each session is limited to 200 participants. Experience the craftsmanship and vibrant flavors of Chiyo Brewery in a festive, welcoming atmosphere.
Celebrate the 113th anniversary of Nishide Sake Brewery at their fun-filled festival! Enjoy free admission, an array of food stalls including original curry, kuzubaru, sake lees donuts, mitarashi dango, sake lees char siu, mazesoba, blueberry pound cake, and a sake tasting corner. The day also features brewery tours, a kagami-wari sake barrel opening, a rock-paper-scissors...
Celebrate Japanese women in fermentation at this unique tasting event in San Francisco! Enjoy three curated samples each of sake, wine, and beer crafted by Japanese women producers from Northern California, including Noriko Kamei (Sequoia Sake), Sonoe Hirabayashi (Six Cloves Wines), and Naoko Haruyama (Barebottle Brewing). Japanese otsumami (small bites) will be provided by Mariko...
The Bizen Exhibition brings together 18 Bizen ware artists with two renowned sake breweries for a unique fusion of ceramic artistry and sake culture. Held at Gallery Mugenan Ginza, this event features a special sake tasting experience where you can sample sake served in beautiful Bizen ware vessels, highlighting the interplay between clay, fire, and...
Explore the world of sake at Kato Sake Works in Brooklyn with their guided tasting event. Whether you're new to sake or already a fan, this 90-minute session offers an in-depth exploration of sake styles, with expert taproom bartenders discussing flavor, aroma, texture, temperature, and more. Enjoy a variety of sakes and join engaging discussions...
Get ready for Kushiage Night at Streamline Tavern hosted by Sake Noire! This pop-up features an Italian twist on Japanese classics, serving up Japanese-Italian skewers, fun sauces, “fried sexy stuff on a stick,” and Jell-O shots. Enjoy a walk-up only experience—no reservations required—at the iconic Streamline Tavern downstairs window. Club members can also pick up...
Kick off spring with the Kura Shochu Cocktail Competition Party at Rule of Third's Corner Bar! After two previous cancellations due to snow, this popular event returns on April 26th....
Join Sake School of America for their WSET Level 2 Award in Sake online course—a deep dive into sake tasting, vocabulary, and styles, perfect for sake lovers and hospitality pros. This engaging, guided experience includes live Zoom instruction, tasting samples, a comprehensive textbook, the final exam, and an official WSET certificate and pin upon completion....
Dive into the world of sake with Sake Basics & Beyond—a full-day in-person class perfect for beginners and those looking to deepen their sake knowledge. Hosted by The Beverage Lab in collaboration with @chez.wa, this 7-hour course (including a lunch break) covers everything from sake ingredients and styles, to label reading, service, trends, food pairings,...
Orihara Shoten in Monzen Nakacho, Tokyo, is hosting a curated Japanese sake tasting event. Sample a handpicked selection of sake during one of two available sessions—each lasting 60 minutes. This is the second time the event is being held. Check the reservation form for more details and be sure to book ahead, as space is...
Urakasumi Brewery marks over 300 years since its founding with the Urakasumi Brewery Festival 2026 in Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture. Attendees can enjoy sake tastings, tours of the historic brewery, and various local festivities celebrating Japanese sake craftsmanship. This one-day event is perfect for sake enthusiasts and anyone interested in Japanese brewing heritage.
Yoneda Brewery is hosting its annual Warehouse Open Day in Matsue, Japan! Enjoy a day of sake tastings, exclusive sake sales (only available on the event day), brewery tours guided by the brewers themselves, and a fun sake-tasting coin game. Don't miss out on delicious food, snacks to pair with your drinks, and a bustling...
A special collaboration event featuring three breweries – Yamanokotobuki Brewery (sake), Tenpai Distillery (shochu), and Ōga Brewery (sake) – is set for April 29, 2026, at Todoroki Sake Shop in Fukuoka. Attendees can try and purchase limited edition sake and shochu only available at this gathering. This year brings a unique twist with an art...
No Relation hosts a special Spring Sake Omakase dinner with sake and wine specialist Yishi Li. Enjoy a 17-course omakase menu paired with fresh seasonal sakes, including namazake and early brews. Yishi Li will guide guests through each cup and share stories about the producers and brewing styles. Seating is limited to only 9 guests...