Joji in New York City is hosting an exceptional omakase dinner featuring exclusive sake pairings from Noguchi Naohiko, a legendary figure in Japanese sake brewing. Chef-partners Wayne S. Cheng and George Ruan will offer a carefully curated menu, matched with unique sakes from the renowned Noguchi brewery, including rare back vintages and unreleased expressions. The...
Join Kato Sake Works at The Hoptimist on the Upper West Side for a special sake tasting and meet-the-brewers evening. Sample crafted sake and chat with the makers in a casual pop-up setting. A great chance to learn about sake directly from passionate brewers in a welcoming neighborhood spot. Perfect for anyone curious about craft...
Experience an elegant evening at Rice Market in Washington, featuring a curated pairing of premium wagyu beef and sake. Guests will enjoy a multi-course dinner designed to highlight the best of both culinary worlds. Perfect for food lovers and sake enthusiasts seeking a unique tasting and educational experience. Tickets are available in advance and include...
The Ōkinawa Fair at Tobu Ikebukuro brings a taste of Okinawa to Tokyo, featuring booths from Kamimura Shuzo sake brewery and others. Explore Awamori tastings—whether you're a seasoned fan or a curious newcomer. Non-alcoholic drinks are available, and you'll also discover Okinawan cuisine, sweets, and unique goods. Special guests include the brewery president and manager...
Join Field Meridians for their weekly Fermentation Fridays workshop at FMFM in Brooklyn. Learn lacto-fermentation techniques and help preserve seasonal produce donated by Battery Park Farms. It's a casual, drop-in session—just bring your own jar! Stop by anytime during the session to get hands-on with fermentation and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
Discover the 16th Hana-no-Utage festival in Tokyo, where you can taste a variety of sake, shochu, and beer brewed with flower yeast from producers all over Japan! This event is held at Tokyo University of Agriculture (Setagaya Campus) and features direct encounters with brewery representatives, many of whom are alumni. There will be two sessions...
Discover the vibrant Saketabi Yoichi Sake Night Market at KITTE Osaka's Sunken Garden. For 10 days, sample from a spectacular selection of around 300 varieties of local craft beer and...
Noguchi Naohiko Sake's lead brewer, Iwai-san, is making a rare NYC appearance! Join for a free sake tasting, with the opportunity to purchase Noguchi sake at retail—one of only five stores in the city to do so. A special treat for sake fans to experience this unique brewery's offerings.
Explore the art of sake brewing with a guided tour and tasting at the Sake Studies Center, located inside Brooklyn Kura. Discover the brewing process and sample a curated selection of sake. A great experience for those interested in learning more about sake production.
Join Kato Sake Works at Momoya UWS on the Upper West Side for the launch of their Special Sake Menu! Celebrate the big opening by meeting the brewers in person and enjoy craft sake specials. This kick-off night marks the beginning of a special sake menu collaboration running through August 22. Perfect for sake lovers...
Celebrate all things sake at Sake Matsuri 2026, set to take place at MyDome Osaka. This lively festival offers a fantastic opportunity to discover and taste a wide variety of...
Discover 'Silver Doors', an art exhibition and zine release by Dante Marrone. This special event features three nights of creative exploration in Chinatown, New York City, with live DJ sets...
Catch Iwai-san, lead brewer at Noguchi Naohiko Sake, at Sake Bar Asoko for a special late-night popup. Enjoy exclusive glass pours and flights, including bottles not yet imported to the US—a unique experience for sake lovers in Chinatown.
Asabiraki Sake Brewery is hosting a lively fair that everyone can enjoy, from adults to kids! Enjoy all-you-can-drink sake, beer, and cocktails for up to three hours, along with a wide array of food stalls and a special kids' festival overseen by university students. Various local vendors will provide delicious eats and fun attractions, and...
Discover two days of independent art, zines, and books at the Art + Book Fair, hosted by Blankmagbooks, Cafe Studio, and The Network Projects. Enjoy curated selections of creative works and meet featured artists and collectives including Canned Planet, Culture Crush Editions, Hasta Siempre Books, Andrew Kass, Beatrice Domond, Edwin De La Rosa, Gregory Simmons,...
The 6th Annual Hip Hop In The Park is back at The Oval on Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway. This energetic event features the HHITP Graffiti Alley, showcasing top graffiti and street artists from Philly, New York, New Jersey, Florida, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Experience a vibrant display of style and creativity as artists bring the...
Don’t miss the special collaboration event between Sakekobo Umemoto and the famous sake brewery Harushika! Postponed in June due to a typhoon, the event is now happening on August 8th. Enjoy an early start from 12:00 PM for a full day of sake tasting, with Harushika’s Mr. Kusano in attendance to share insights on the...
8Ball Community is hosting the La Plaza Zine Fair at the La Plaza Cultural Community Garden. This free and open-to-the-public event features vendors, talk panels, and workshops, all centered around...
Test your sake skills at the 44th National Kikisake Sake Tasting Competition, Saga Prefecture Qualifier! Participants will taste and judge seven different types of sake, identifying matching pairs by flavor and aroma. Beginners are welcome, and explanations from local sake brewers will be provided. The competition is open to residents, workers, and students (university or...
Sake lovers and newcomers are invited to the 26th Pei-chan Sake Meetup for a special Ubukata sake tasting night. Indulge in a luxurious all-you-can-drink and compare different Ubukata sakes, featuring rare and special-edition bottles curated over a year. Enjoy this unique experience at MY NEW HOUSE, a venue known for its wagyu beef hashed rice,...
Experience the American debut of two new sakes from Fukucho on the rooftop at Kampai. Guests will be among the first in the country to taste these new releases, paired with a four-course dinner curated by Chef Chris Massad. Both Miho Imada, President and Master Brewer of Fukucho, and Tetsuro Igarashi, Master Brewer of Tensei...
Hakkaisan presents Kikizake Day, taking over ATSUGI COFFEE for a special one-day pop-up. Experience a unique blend of sake, coffee brewed with sake brewing water, Hakkaisan's Raiden Beer, and delicious sweets featuring sake lees. From a sake lees pancake and coffee breakfast set to lemon pound cake, desserts, and signature drinks, this day is packed...
Celebrate at the annual Kikusui Festival 2026, held at the iconic Kikusuiro, a historic Nara ryotei established in 1891. Known for bringing Nara together as a city of connection, this...
Celebrate summer in Japan with Temari NY's Summer Wagashi Workshop! In this hands-on class, you'll learn to create four beautiful nerikiri sweets inspired by Japanese summer festivals, fireworks, and goldfish bowls. Nerikiri are traditional, vegan-friendly Japanese confections crafted from white bean paste and gyuhi, representing the beauty of the seasons. This beginner-friendly workshop welcomes children...
