The Shiga Jizake (local sake) Festival returns to Otsu after four years! Join over 30 Shiga breweries for a grand tasting event featuring a diverse range of unique Shiga sake, all under one roof at the renowned Biwako Hotel. Guests can enjoy two separate sessions, each accommodating up to 750 people, with the chance to...

Celebrate Japan's sake culture at the Ootsuka Sake Walk 2025! Join 11 breweries and sample 22 varieties of sake, along with a collaboration beer from NAMACHA'n Brewing. Enjoy a complimentary beer and a unique dish from each of 9 participating venues. The event also features specialties from restaurants like HuQu and guest appearances from renowned...

Get ready to explore over 100 different sakes and connect with DC’s vibrant sake community at the 4th Annual Kanpai to Sake Day in DC! Hosted at Love, Makoto, a beloved destination for sake lovers, this lively event will feature full access to taste, learn about, and buy sake from a wide array of Japanese...

Saketaro presents an immersive afternoon of Japanese sake tasting and discovery at King Plus Shabu Shabu House in Redondo Beach. Enjoy a handpicked lineup of rare, premium sakes including selections from Dassai, Sharaku, Hakkaisan, Masumi, Noguchi, and Tamagawa. The event promises guided tastings, light snacks, and an easygoing, educational atmosphere perfect for both seasoned sake...

Sample sake from dozens of renowned Japanese breweries at Brooklyn Kura Sake Day 2025, organized by the Sake Studies Center. Enjoy a lively evening of sake tastings and interactive brewery tours in an authentic sake brewing environment. Whether you’re a seasoned sake lover or a curious newcomer, it’s a chance to learn and savor exceptional...

Take your sake expertise to the next level with Fifth Taste Sake's advanced WSET Level 3 course. This four-day curriculum dives deep into sake ingredients, rice cultivation, koji production, fermentation, and more. You'll develop professional tasting skills using WSET's Systematic Approach to Tasting, culminating in both written and blind tasting exams. Successful completion earns you...

Imanaka Sake Shop is hosting a special sake and wine tasting event exclusively for restaurant professionals, thanks to the hospitality of ShimoKawa in Kobe. The event features a variety of classic sake, specialty sake, and shochu, as well as a wine importer showcasing wines that pair well with food. No reservation is required—just bring a...

Celebrate the arrival of fall and a fresh new menu at The Koji Club's Sake Social Hour. Enjoy mingling with like-minded sake lovers and meet shochu expert Nick Korn. The event includes a welcome drink, a taste of the new fall seasonal cocktail - strawberry ginger chuhai, and pours from a refreshed sake lineup including...

Gather at Toranomon Hills Station Tower for Nihonshu Tora no Maki Vol.2, a sake and food stroll event featuring popular sake breweries from across Japan collaborating with top T-MARKET restaurants. This lively event is growing each year and promises exclusive collaborations, fun atmosphere, and a perfect after-work stop. Enjoy sake, unique dishes, and entertainment rain...

Experience an exclusive evening of Japanese culture and gastronomy at Toro Honolulu with the Kokuryu Sake & Sushi Pairing Dinner. This rare and special event features expertly curated pairings of premium Kokuryu sake and sushi in an intimate setting. Limited seating is available for one night only, and reservations are required via Resy. Seatings take...

The beginner-friendly Japanese sake lecture series 'Nihonshu no Iroha' is back for autumn! This course, held at Sake Dokoro Asanoha in Fukuoka, is perfect for those who want to learn more about sake, meet like-minded sake fans, and expand their enjoyment of sakelife. Each session includes tastings of three types of sake, a delicious dinner...

Celebrate BCB Week at REI BAR IZAKAYA in Berlin with a special cocktail night featuring premium sake and shochu-based drinks. Join a collaboration between SUI SUI and REI, where Sarah from SUI SUI Sake will curate a unique menu including sherry barrel fermented sakes and 7-year aged mirin. Enjoy expertly mixed, shaken or stirred cocktails...

Learn to design your very own sake label in Japanese at Kato Sake Works during a one-hour class led by Taisan Tanaka. Explore the art of Japanese calligraphy—bring your favorite word or a special message to feature on your custom label. This hands-on experience is open to all skill levels, making it an ideal pick...

Experience the Fukushima Sake Festival at the SL Square, West Exit of JR Shinbashi Station in Tokyo! Savor sake from an amazing lineup of 52 sake breweries from Fukushima Prefecture. Each ticket includes a special snack box and enough sake/snack coupons to sample and enjoy the selection. There's even a premium ticket with a beautiful...

The Sake Shop and World Sake Imports are rolling out the red carpet for sake fans at their 7th annual 'Meet the Brewers'—a special tasting event that serves as a prelude to Joy of Sake. This unique gathering features nine renowned sake breweries from Japan, each pouring premium selections and answering questions at their own...

Experience an open sake and wine tasting while supporting your local schools at this special fundraiser event in Lakeview. Enjoy a relaxed evening sampling fine wines and sakes, with the added bonus that 15% of all purchases made will be donated to the participating local school of your choice. Sip, shop, and help make a...

Join Sakebar Decibel and the Komé Collective for a special opportunity to meet Monica Samuels, also known as the Sake Samurai. The event will take place on Thursday and Friday, October 9 & 10, from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Celebrate sake culture and sample a curated selection of sakes, including Takatenjin's Soul of the Sensei,...

VIP: 6pm~ | General Admission: 7:30 pm~ GET TICKETS *Members: 10% OFF. Get a Discount code to subscribe Upstairs NYC newsletter. *Attendees must be 21 years old and older *Part of the proceeds will be donated to sake breweries in Ishikawa Prefecture, impacted by the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.​ EVENT HIGHLIGHTS ▪️Ultimate Sake Selections -Featuring many award-winning...

Experience the artistry of warm sake (kanzake) paired with premium sashimi, freshly flown in from Japan, at this intimate evening hosted by Sake District and Keita Seafood at Rice Market. Scott Movens of Sake District will guide you through four carefully selected hot sakes, explaining the best matches for temperature and technique, while Keita Seafood...

The Joy of Sake Honolulu 2025 offers the ultimate sake experience, celebrating Hawaii's 150-year connection to sake from its early days of Japanese immigration to the present. As the largest sake event in the United States, attendees will enjoy a walkaround tasting of 493 sake labels from Japan and across the U.S., complemented by both...

Enjoy a one-night-only Sake Makers Dinner at KOSA, Ace Hotel Kyoto. This special event features a collaborative menu with Chef Katy Cole and premium selections from the Noguchi Naohiko Sake Laboratory. The multi-course dinner pairs unique dishes—such as bigfin reef squid and scallops with cashew nut sauce and Kyoto duck breast over melted leek risotto—with...

Sake Matsuri is an iconic festival in Saijo, Higashihiroshima, bringing together the entire community and sake lovers from across Japan and beyond. Originating from the union of a community festival and the traditional Saijo Sake Festival. Attendees can explore various venues, including sake brewery tours, sake-tasting zones, food pairings, music, and cultural shows. Celebrate Japanese...

Saijotsuru Sake Brewery in Higashi-Hiroshima is hosting a special English-language brewery tour and tasting as part of the 2025 Sake Festival. This exclusive event is designed for international guests to experience and learn about the craftsmanship and culture behind Japanese sake. The tour includes a guided walk through the brewery, a tasting session, and insights...

Sake lovers in Nagoya won't want to miss the 'Sake fine' Autumn Sake Brewery Festival 2025! Taking place at Otagawa Station's West Plaza, this two-day event will feature over 50 types of sake from 22 renowned breweries across Japan. Attendees can enjoy sake directly from the brewers, learn about their craft, and pair their drinks...

Experience the best of Hyogo's sake as multiple breweries from across the prefecture gather in Kobe! The famous Motoroku Nada no Sake & Hyogo no Sake Street mini festival offers the flavors of sake from Nada, Settsu, Harima, Tanba, Tajima, and Awaji. Sake lovers can tour and taste Japan's autumnal sake delights in a lively...

Los Elegantes is hosting an exciting taco pop-up at Sake House in Osaka. Enjoy carnitas tacos alongside a rare selection of local Japanese sake, including the often-overlooked Aruten and Futsu-shu varieties, typically reserved for local areas. This is a unique opportunity to savor genuine regional flavors paired with delicious tacos. The event runs from 1:00...

Experience the flavors of Akita's three famous breweries at the Narumi Sake Festival! Enjoy tastings of 12 different recommended sakes from Tenju Brewery, Suzuki Brewery, and Dainagawa Brewery, served in various ways (chilled, warm, or with sparkling water) so you can discover the full range of flavors. Try delicious sake-friendly snacks specially made for the...

Umami Mart is celebrating a decade of Sakqueso with their annual sake and cheese party! Indulge in 10 creative pairings, from classic sake and cheese matches like junmai ginjo with Humboldt Fog, to innovative combos such as aged sake with brie and iburigakko. This event includes booths with different sakes and cheeses, as well as...