Get ready for SAKE TO SAKE vol.1 at Chokkura Square! This lively marketplace event in Tochigi features fun workshops, live jazz music from 10 different groups, delicious food and spices, and booths from 33 vendors—including 19 making their first appearance. Enjoy a joyful day of music, food, sake, and community. Follow @saketosake2023 for updates and...

Experience a vibrant sake event featuring breweries such as Tamazakura Shuzo, Nihonshu Bar Kaihouku from Okayama, Koti Beer from Okayama, Akatsukien, and Asanayuuna. Admission includes a special collaboration plate from three featured establishments, limited to only 50 advance tickets. This lively gathering is the perfect chance to enjoy unique sake selections alongside local flavors in...

Dive into the world of sake with a fun and educational tasting at Kato Sake Works in Brooklyn! A knowledgeable taproom bartender will introduce you to a variety of sake styles, explore how different production techniques alter the final product, and guide discussions about flavors, aromas, textures, temperatures, and more. Whether you're a beginner or...

Experience the future of sake at Pour Decisions Sake House's exclusive trade preview, featuring new labels and breweries curated by SakeSeeker. Attendees will enjoy a first taste of tomorrow's best-sellers and have the chance to access limited stock before anyone else. Perfect for retailers, restaurateurs, and sake enthusiasts looking to stay ahead of the curve....

Enjoy an exclusive culinary event at Sanguubashi Kitchen in Yoyogi, Tokyo, where premium meat dishes are expertly paired with Tsuchida Sake Brewery's renowned sake. Experience a cutting station for fresh...

The Certified Sake Sommelier Course (CSS) is a comprehensive program in the Bay Area tailored for both professionals and enthusiastic sake lovers. The course covers the history and culture of sake, production methods, tasting techniques, serving etiquette, and sake cocktails, with hands-on workshops throughout. Participants must have completed an intro-level course, such as the ISP,...

Elevate your sake expertise with the Advanced Sake Studies Certification Course at the Sake Studies Center, hosted by Brooklyn Kura. This immersive two-day program is crafted for hospitality professionals, beverage educators, and sake enthusiasts who want to deepen their knowledge and earn an advanced credential. The course blends classroom instruction, guided tastings, and unique hands-on...

Discover the flavors of local Hida sake at the 3rd annual Hida Three Breweries Festival at the Furukawa Festival Square. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with local sake, delicious foods, and a morning market in the scenic town of Hida. It’s a wonderful day for sake fans and those exploring Japanese tradition!

Take a deep dive into the world of sake with this Certified Sake Adviser course, conducted by guest instructor Patsy Lu. Explore sake history, the production process, and service techniques in an expert-led virtual class, conducted in Chinese. Perfect for those eager to expand their sake knowledge from home. The course includes an online exam...

Test your sake tasting skills at the 44th National Sake Tasting Competition Hyogo Prefecture Qualifier, held at Ibaraki Sake Brewery. This event is free to join and offers participants a chance to experience and evaluate a wide variety of sake. Whether you're a seasoned sake enthusiast or a curious beginner, this is a fantastic opportunity...

Discover the world of shochu at 'Shochu Event vol.1,' featuring seven renowned distilleries from Kagoshima and Amami. Enjoy a variety of shochu tastings including imo (sweet potato) and kokuto (brown...

Enjoy a fun afternoon with the 22nd Peichan Sake Party in Ikebukuro! Expect an all-you-can-drink experience featuring 12 varieties of Mimuro Sugi sake along with additional Japanese sake. Special dishes...

Restaurant Nippon marks 62 years of culinary excellence and tradition with a festive anniversary celebration. Enjoy an evening filled with delicious Japanese cuisine, fine sake curated by Kato Sake Works, and captivating stories from special guest speaker, Yasuhiro Makoshi. This event is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in authentic flavors and rich history in...

Celebrate the end of the year with Tamanohikari Brewery's exclusive 'Fresh Sake Experience & Kagami Biraki' plan at Kyoto Station. Enjoy a festive kagami biraki (sake barrel opening) ceremony, sample specially brewed limited sake from Tamanohikari, and savor light snacks. Additional drinks can be purchased at the venue. Participants receive a commemorative wooden sake cup...

Experience a luxurious 15-course omakase created by LUYA Omakase & Wine Bar, expertly paired with three premium sakes from Bōken Japanese Sake. Expect the freshest seasonal ingredients and artful sake matches in an intimate setting. The event is perfect for serious food and sake lovers. Seats are limited, and advance RSVP is required through the...

Sake Nomi in Seattle is hosting a special tasting with Kaze no Mori importer Floating World Sake, featuring a selection of exciting new-to-Washington brews. This is a fantastic opportunity for sake enthusiasts to sample unique offerings and learn more about Kaze no Mori straight from the source. Enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere and discover your...

Join Brooklyn Kura for a guided tour through New York's premier sake brewery. Led by co-founder Brian Polen and the expert brewery staff, guests will get an inside look at the sake production process and experience the aroma and ambiance of the brewery. After the tour, wind down in the taproom with a guided tasting...

Indulge in a world-class omakase dinner with Michelin-starred Chef Tasuku Murakami at the stunning Dassai Blue Sake Brewery in Hyde Park, NY. This exclusive 16-course sushi experience is back by popular demand and offers extremely limited seating. Enhance the evening with an optional Dassai Blue sake pairing for an additional fee. Don’t miss this rare...

Murray's Cheese Shop and Brooklyn Kura join forces for a unique tasting event that pairs four cheeses from Murray's with five distinct sakes from Brooklyn Kura. Co-taught by a cheese expert and a sake instructor, this hands-on class delves into the art of pairing and flavor exploration—perfect for food lovers looking to go beyond the...

SAKE CLUB and The Miners Coffee team up for SAKE & SOUNDS, a unique sake-and-music fusion evening. Enjoy five curated sake selections from SAKE CLUB, indulge in unlimited Japanese bites provided by Utage Sake Bar, and vibe to a DJ set from Japan. This casual cocktail party aims to foster community and curiosity, making for...

Join The Beverage Lab for their highly anticipated WSET Level 3 Award in Sake course! This advanced, in-depth experience explores sake history, production methods, and the skills to assess sake quality using the Systematic Approach to Tasting. It's ideal for professionals and sake aficionados ready to deepen their knowledge and confidence in sake evaluation, program...

Join the Earth Beat Fes Marche for a special tasting experience featuring Kamikawa Taisetsu Sake Brewery and their Tokachi special junmai sake, including the Tokachi with Cheese Yellow variety. This sake pairs perfectly with cheddar, mozzarella, white mold, and cream cheese, offering a unique flavor experience. Explore the world of sake and cheese pairings at...

Celebrate the arrival of the new sake brewing year at Kitaya Sake Brewery's annual 'Shinshu Festival 2025' in Fukuoka. Enjoy tastings with an original sake cup (ticket includes 11 tasting vouchers), as well as additional tickets available for purchase. Local eateries will have food stalls at the event. Try limited-edition brews and shochu, and participate...

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kizakura at the 7th annual Kurabiraki at the Fushimizou brewery in Kyoto! This lively sake festival features exclusive new sakes, special Ginjo releases, and limited beer and whiskey tastings. Enjoy lucky bags, grilled eel stalls, fun activities for kids, and a shooting game. The event is free to attend and...

Sake Monogatari '25 is a special gathering in Kansai for everyone who loves sake or wants to know more about it! This engaging event offers the perfect opportunity to meet sake brewers and discover new favorite bottles. Whether you're a sake enthusiast or just starting your journey, join the conversation and enjoy sharing sake stories...

Celebrate the 400th anniversary of Senju Juku at the Senju Sake Festival! Held outdoors at the Tokyo Art Center plaza, this special event brings together renowned sake breweries from across...

Washu Fes returns to Nakameguro for its 29th edition, offering attendees the chance to taste sake from 46 regions with over 230 varieties to sample! Enjoy all-you-can-taste sake, sake sales...

Kashima Hashigo Sake 2025 invites guests to hop between 12 local restaurants in the heart of Kashima City, enjoying tastings from local sake breweries in Kashima and Ureshino as well as featured guest brewers. The event includes a tasting cup and eight tickets for sampling sake and food. Collaborations between restaurants and breweries are a...

Celebrate Japanese culture at Taller Sangfer in Oaxaca with an immersive event featuring tastings of sake, shochu from Tokushima, and awamori from Okinawa. Enjoy a selection of Japanese dishes prepared by Cocina Japonesa San Pablo Etla and receive a commemorative postcard by artist Kazutaka Tsugaoka, part of the 'Vientos de Japón' exhibition. Traditional Japanese music...

Chef Nathanial Zimet of Boucherie teams up with Sake Samurai Chris Johnson from World Sake Imports and Kazuhiro “Kazu” Maegaki of Kamoizumi Sake for an exciting evening celebrating local flavors and world-class sake. Enjoy a six-course culinary journey paired with six different sakes. The event features one exclusive seating that starts with passed bites and...