Experience one of Japan's largest sake celebrations at the 17th Annual Japanese Sake Fair! On June 19, taste your way through more than 1,500 sake varieties from across Japan, with sessions specially designed for attendees under 40 and general guests. Enjoy a vibrant, fully immersive festival atmosphere and learn more about regional distinctions from expert...
Try the Dodgers Special Edition Junmai Daiginjo at this free sake tasting event hosted at Sushiya in San Dimas. Sample the premium sake and enjoy the option to purchase glasses, cans, or bottles. The event features pours from Hakkaisan and is perfect for sake aficionados and baseball fans alike! Glasses are available for $9, cans...
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 an engaging evening at a Nagoya restaurant known for its social buzz! Enjoy a Japanese sake (nihonshu) tasting party, perfect for discovering new friends and connecting with professionals from various industries. The event includes an all-you-can-drink sake experience, a light meal, standing format, and is open to working adults (ages 20-50+). Other beverages will...
A special Shochu event is coming up at Centeras Tenmonkan! Attendees can look forward to a fun and free-spirited Shochu experience, designed to make Japan's famous spirit even more enjoyable. Further event details will be announced in May. Stay tuned for an immersive tasting and celebration!
Celebrate Father's Day at Be Shindo's Sakedo with a special Sake Festa! This two-day event brings together popular sake breweries from across the region, allowing attendees to sample and enjoy various sake brands. The festivities take place at multiple locations including Iias Tsukuba, Aeon Tsukuba, Nagareyama Otakanomori, and Brunch Moriya. Enjoy tastings, connect with brewers,...
Experience a fun-filled sake celebration at the Nadagogo Sake Fair, held at Kobe-Sanda Premium Outlets. Discover a vibrant gathering of regional sake producers from the famous Nadagogo area and savor a wide range of sake varieties alongside delicious local specialty foods. This event is hosted by the cities of Kobe, Sanda, and Miki. Unique participation...
Explore the tradition and history of the Otari Toji, master brewers, at the Otari Sake Road Festival. Enjoy all-you-can-drink tastings featuring around 20 types of sake from 7 local breweries. Sample unique water used in brewing and shop exclusive brewer goods. Special workshops and historical exhibits are part of the fun! Advance tickets are available...
Dive into America's premier shochu festival, Shochu Live, presented at Umami Mart in Oakland. Experience tastings of 40 Japanese shochus and discover the wide world of sweet potato, barley, rice, and black sugar shochus. Seminars are led by industry experts like Christopher Pellegrini and Tadashi Yanagita. Enjoy food by Casa de Kei and music from...
Experience a unique five-course tea and sake tasting hosted by Kissakeko and curated by renowned tea producer Takahiro Okabe from Shizuoka, Japan. Guests will sample an array of teas, sake, and thoughtfully-paired snacks, while learning about the various brewing methods and blends. The event features two seatings limited to 8 people each (at 3 p.m....
Explore the world of sake at Kuraichi in Brooklyn, where guests can sample two top-rated yet affordable Junmai Daiginjo sakes: Shichiken Kinu no Aji and Ginban Banshu 50. This tasting is a perfect occasion for sake enthusiasts or those curious about premium sake varieties to discover new flavors and learn more about Japanese brewing. Enjoy...
Experience a unique evening at Sound Sake Salon in Shibuya, where live music, DJs, and stunning visuals are paired with specially selected nihonshu (sake). Enjoy live performances by David Thomas Broughton, Infantjoy, and Danny Meyer, plus DJ sets from Nick Luscombe and Amigo 3. Visual artists Haruna & Yan will provide added ambiance. Ticket price...
Shochu Sanpo 02 is a lively shochu tasting and pop-up event held across two venues in Osaka. The event offers a unique chance to meet representatives from Sato Shuzo distillery, listen to their stories, and sample special shochu varieties that are not typically available at these bars. Enjoy a drink, tastings, and specially prepared food...
Celebrate sake and music at the Hakuro Sake Festival's 5th anniversary! Hosted by Sakenrock, this two-day event brings the famous Hakuro sake brewery from Tokoname, Aichi to Nihonbashi, Tokyo. Enjoy unlimited sake tastings (白老飲み放題), delicious food (Day 1 features 'Jiji Udon'), and live DJ performances by ALIVE, Cosplay Ko-chan, and more. Be among the first...
Celebrate the Dodgers Special Edition with a free sake tasting at Sushiya Prime All You Can Eat in Hacienda Heights. Enjoy a pour of Hakkaisan's Dodgers Junmai Daiginjo, with bottles and cans available for purchase. Glasses are $9, cans $18, and bottles $50. This fun event is open to all sake enthusiasts—don't miss your chance...
Inspired by classic Japanese izakaya nights, Sunflower Sake is hosting 'After Dark,' a celebratory solstice pop-up with a special twist. Enjoy an evening out on the south loading dock at...
Discover Nagano’s finest sakes at this vibrant, walk-in tasting event hosted at The Lounge in New World Millennium Hong Kong. Attendees can sip, socialize, and explore a curated selection of artisanal sakes from Nagano in a relaxed setting. The event encourages mingling and sake appreciation, making it an excellent opportunity for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Kick off your sake education with this hands-on rice planting experience at Heiwa Shuzo. Learn about the first steps of sake making in the scenic rice paddies of Wakayama. Registration includes either a morning session (3,000 yen) or a full-day option (6,000 yen), plus the opportunity to purchase limited-edition goods. Be sure to bring comfortable...
Experience a sake lover's dream at the Sakagura Festival in Hiroshima. Six breweries from across Japan are joining forces for a massive tasting event! Enjoy delicious sake from renowned producers and treat yourself to tasty dishes available for purchase from local eateries. Advance tickets are available and provide coupons for drinks and food. Don't miss...
Experience a delightful sake tasting at the 39th Matsunotsukasa Sake Tasting in Hikone! Hosted at the picturesque Hikone Castle Resort & Spa, guests can sample a selection of Matsunotsukasa's finest sakes. There are two sessions to choose from, each limited to 100 attendees. Don't miss this annual celebration—perfect for sake lovers eager to discover and...
Celebrate sake and rice fermentation at the 42nd Nihonshu Hibiki-kai special June gathering. Sample and discuss a variety of rice-based sake alongside fellow enthusiasts. The event is set in a lively yakiniku restaurant in Umeda and is ideal for anyone interested in Japanese sake and fermentation culture.
Ishinoko Kitchen and guests from Japan, Shota Itoi and Zaku Sake Brewery, present an afternoon of sake, small bites, and soundscapes at Rosforth & Rosforth in Copenhagen. Experience a unique...
Kioku Sake Bar presents an exclusive Sake Masterclass featuring the renowned Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute. Guided by the visiting Takashi Iwai from Japan, attendees can experience a curated tasting of six unique sake expressions spanning vintages from 2018 to 2024, including the rare Yume Zukuri collaboration with Suntory Yamazaki. The sakes will be complemented by...
Celebrate the launch of Cafe Yoto's first-ever Happy Hour with an evening featuring thoughtfully paired sake flights chosen by Chris Griese from Sake Story, alongside delectable seasonal bites crafted by the cafe's team. Whether you're a sake enthusiast or simply curious about Japanese food and drink culture, enjoy exploring a flavorful, curated lineup in a...
Experience the launch and celebration of GI Saga, an event highlighting Sake from the Saga region. Enjoy tastings and festivities with local producers at the Saga Station Front Exchange Plaza. This event offers an excellent opportunity to discover unique Sake varieties and connect with fellow enthusiasts in the heart of Saga. Organized as a special...