Enjoy a complimentary wine and sake tasting at the Lakeview shop for Wine Wednesday. Sample a fresh lineup of wines and explore brand new sake arrivals, making their debut on the shelves. This is an open tasting—no RSVP required—just drop in and experience exciting new flavors. Great for both wine and sake enthusiasts looking for...
Explore the fascinating world of premium saké with expert instructor Timothy Sullivan at Astor Center in New York City. This beginner-friendly class covers every step of the saké production process and its many expressions. Guests will enjoy a welcome saké, six tasting pours, a guided food pairing plate, and a 20% discount on purchases of...
Junsei will host a special launch evening featuring chef Zach Farr, Tom Wilson (co-founder of Kanpai Sake, the UK's first sake brewery), and Rizwan Khan for a unique pairing and tasting experience. Guests can enjoy a curated selection of five Kanpai sakes, including a rare Bodaimoto Junmai Ginjo, alongside a chef-designed menu of seasonal otsumami...
Enjoy an evening of sake, sushi, and delightful surprises at this special collaborative dinner led by Chris Melton and JOTO Sake. The tasting experience is tailored for pairs, with each plated dinner artfully paired with different sakes. With limited seating and a focus on an immersive, social atmosphere, guests are encouraged to secure reservations through...
Discover the artistry of sake brewing directly from Kanagawa at this exclusive tasting event with Izumibashi Shuzo, one of Japan’s few cultivator breweries. Guests will experience the renowned 'Seed to Sip' philosophy, showcasing sakes made from rice grown by the brewery itself. Learn about their eco-friendly approach and sample robust sakes crafted using traditional Kimoto...
The Tanuki Nijo Sake Matsuri is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special two-phase sake festival in Sapporo. Sake fans can enjoy tastings from 50 sake breweries representing all 47 Japanese prefectures in the first phase, and 16 local Hokkaido breweries in the second phase. For 1,000 yen, attendees can taste up to five varieties...
Celebrate the flavors of Fukushima at the Fukushima Sake Meguri - Spring Celebration! Featuring more than 38 breweries and over 100 types of local sake, this festival brings together sake lovers for a night of tastings and seasonal cuisine. Enjoy a sit-down course dinner and raise a glass to award-winning sake at the Koriyama View...
Discover the vibrant world of namazake—unpasteurized sake fresh from the season—with a special open tasting at Konbini & Kanpai's Lakeview location. Sake expert Dila Lee will guide you through a limited lineup of the 2026 spring releases, explaining what makes each pour unique while sharing stories about the breweries. Expect bright, zingy flavors and a...
Enjoy an exclusive evening of exceptional sake and artful sushi at this curated pairing dinner in Boston. Hosted by Sake Sommelier Fayee Wong, the night brings together Kosuke Kuji, President...
Experience the launch of the 2026 Shinshu sake lineup from Tochigi Prefecture. Discover new-generation sake from a variety of esteemed breweries and enjoy tastings of freshly brewed batches. Sake aficionados and newcomers alike are welcome to sample the latest creations and celebrate the art of sake brewing!
Okuhida Shuzo is hosting its annual brewery opening event! Attendees can look forward to sake tasting booths, rare sake challenges, limited-edition sake sales, food trucks, entertaining games, muscle weighing activities,...
Experience a sake celebration with free admission! Enjoy tastings and sales of limited-edition sake, special treats for children, and locally made goodies. Discover handmade crafts from the brewery madam, brewery...
Celebrate sake at the annual Kurabiraki (brewery opening) festival at Koimari Shuzo in Imari, Saga! Enjoy exclusive limited-release sake, sake-based sweets, food trucks, and lively stage performances. Buy a commemorative...
Celebrate spring at the historic Sasa Iwai Sake Brewery's 'Kura Be Lucky!' festival in Niigata. Set in a 100-year-old, registered cultural property, this open house offers sake tastings, local food,...
Experience Japan's largest authentic shochu event with the theme 'Connecting Points to Draw the Future of Shochu.' Sake retailers from Hokkaido to Okinawa unite to showcase the charms of real...
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...
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 various local venues, enjoy unlimited sake tastings, and receive an original sake cup as a souvenir. Tickets are limited and available for presale or at...
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...
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.