SAKE MEETS WEST – Ultimate Sake & Food Pairing
Kettner Exchange 2001 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego
Champions of the Culture: Live Graffiti Production
715 Harrison St 715 Harrison Street, San Francisco
Tamapika Setsubun Night
Junmai Sake Kashiwa Tamano Hikari Kyoto Main Store 658-1 Inabadocho, Kyoto
Kura Biraki 2026 Sake Festival
Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery and Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery Memorial Hall 1 Chome-9-1 Uozaki Nishimachi, Kobe
Machi no ZINE Fes & Indie Market in Daito Across
Daito City Lifelong Learning Center Across 1-301 Suehirocho, Daito
Week of Events
Sunday, February 1, 2026
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February 1, 2026 -Makino Brewery Kura Biraki Festival
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February 1, 2026 -SAKE MEETS WEST – Ultimate Sake & Food Pairing
Makino Brewery Kura Biraki Festival
Celebrate the second annual Kura Biraki Festival at Makino Brewery, a sake brew house founded in 1743. Enjoy tastings of freshly brewed sake and gourmet local foods at the foot of Mt. Fuji. Limited-edition sake will be available for sale, and there will be a special sale of 'lucky bags' filled with curated sake—available for...
SAKE MEETS WEST – Ultimate Sake & Food Pairing
Step back into the Jazz Age at this 1920s-inspired sake salon hosted by the San Diego Sake Club at Kettner Exchange. Enjoy an afternoon where over 40 premium Japanese sakes are expertly paired with elegant small bites by Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski. The event includes a Sparkling Sake Tower, five curated bites, live fish breakdown...
Monday, February 2, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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February 3, 2026 -Champions of the Culture: Live Graffiti Production
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February 3, 2026 -Tamapika Setsubun Night
Champions of the Culture: Live Graffiti Production
Champions of the Culture brings a live graffiti production to San Francisco, celebrating the painting of a new mural. Featured artists include DREGS, CRAYONE, REMINISCE, AGANA, KING 157, HYDE, CHEPH and PLANTREES. Enjoy an afternoon of music, food, and local vendors at this free and all-ages community event. The festivities coincide with Super Bowl week,...
Tamapika Setsubun Night
Celebrate Setsubun at Tamapika Setsubun Night featuring a sake toast, special chef-made ehomaki sushi rolls, sake tasting, and a traditional bean-throwing ceremony. Held at the Junmai Sake Kashiwa Tamano Hikari Kyoto Main Store, this event promises a lively evening of Japanese traditions and delicious fare. The participation fee includes sake, food, and tastings. For the...
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
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February 4, 2026 -Risshun Asashibori Sake Celebration at WASAKE
Risshun Asashibori Sake Celebration at WASAKE
Experience the freshest Risshun Asashibori sake on the very day it's pressed, at this annual sake celebration in Asakusa! Hosted at WASAKE Sake Experience, this exclusive event invites guests to try this ultra-fresh, super-premium sake—a once-a-year treat symbolizing good luck and the coming of spring. Enjoy tastings, a festive atmosphere, and the joy of welcoming...
Thursday, February 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, February 6, 2026
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February 6, 2026 -Sakaya Kakuchi Festival 2026 (Day 1 of 3)
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February 6, 2026 -Sake for Wine Lovers
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February 6, 2026 -Cheese & Sake Tasting
Sakaya Kakuchi Festival 2026 (Day 1 of 3)
The Sakaya Kakuchi Festival returns for its 12th year at Ueno Onshi Park! This unique sake event lets shop owners take center stage for three full days of fun, with kakuchi contests, sake tastings, sake award ceremonies, and gourmet foods perfectly paired with sake. Whether you're a seasoned sake enthusiast or a curious first-timer, it's...
Sake for Wine Lovers
Curious about sake but typically choose wine? Join Sake District founder and certified sake expert Scott Movens in Washington DC for a unique tasting class tailored for wine enthusiasts. You'll get to sample four sakes with flavor profiles matching favorites from the wine world: a fruity white, earthy red, sparkling sake, and a dessert-style pour....
Cheese & Sake Tasting
Explore new flavor combinations at Murray’s Cheese & Sake Tasting, an event hosted at Murray's Cheese Shop in New York City. Experience a unique guided tasting led by a Murray’s cheese expert and a Brooklyn Kura sake instructor, bringing together the best of Japanese sake and artisanal cheese. Designed for food lovers eager to think...
Saturday, February 7, 2026
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February 7, 2026 -Twin Cities Zine Fest 2026
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February 7, 2026 -Shinshun Kura Biraki 2025 (Day 1 of 2)
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February 7, 2026 -Kura Biraki 2026 Sake Festival
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February 7, 2026 -Ohyama Sake Festival 2025 in Tokyo
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February 7, 2026 -Machi no ZINE Fes & Indie Market in Daito Across
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February 7, 2026 -Sake Festival in Nago, Okinawa
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February 7, 2026 -History of the Bay: From Graffiti to Fine Art
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February 7, 2026 -Sake & Cheese Pairing at Käse Haas
Twin Cities Zine Fest 2026
Celebrate zine culture at the 2026 Twin Cities Zine Fest, where local zine creators, enthusiasts of Charming Chatter, and fans of independent print matter converge at the Minneapolis Central Library. Featuring this year's artwork by Mergo Petrichor, expect a vibrant showcase of Twin Cities artists and a chance to connect with a welcoming creative community....
Shinshun Kura Biraki 2025 (Day 1 of 2)
Celebrate the new year at the annual Shinshun Kura Biraki 2025, taking place at the Amabuki Shuzo sake brewery. Enjoy brewery tours (free, no reservation required), casual sake tasting (4 tokens for 1,000 yen, no reservation required), and a premium guided tasting (30-40 minutes, 2,000 yen, advance reservation required). A great opportunity to learn about...
Kura Biraki 2026 Sake Festival
Celebrate the 19th annual Kura Biraki Sake Festival at Kiku-Masamune Sake Brewery in Kobe! Enjoy tastings of freshly pressed sake straight from the brewery, plus a selection of Japanese sakes and craft gin. Savor local eats from food stalls including amazake, fresh tuna, and more. Don’t miss special stage performances, sake-tasting lectures, and brewery tours...
Ohyama Sake Festival 2025 in Tokyo
Taste a curated selection of premium Japanese sake brought together from the renowned breweries of Ohyama, Tsuruoka City in Yamagata Prefecture. Enjoy specially selected local sake and gourmet pairings all day at Japan Sake Information Center in Tokyo. The event is organized into four sessions, offered every two hours from 11am - 7pm, and features...
Machi no ZINE Fes & Indie Market in Daito Across
Discover a lively celebration of indie publishing at the Machi no ZINE Fes & Indie Market in Daito Across! This event features a vibrant mix of zine creators, indie publishers, pop-up partners, and exhibitors from across Japan. Attendees can browse new and vintage zines, indie books, rare records, art, original goods, and more. Enjoy the...
Sake Festival in Nago, Okinawa
Nadaya Saketen presents the Sake Festival in Nago, Okinawa! Dive into over 50 different sake varieties with unlimited tastings. This special event brings together 9 distinguished brewers from across Japan. There are two sessions in the day, both featuring sake from Okinawa and beyond. The first session (13:00-17:00) offers optional limited pairing sets, while the...
History of the Bay: From Graffiti to Fine Art
Explore the evolution of graffiti to fine art at SFMOMA in this engaging workshop hosted by Dregs One, featuring a Q&A with Ruby Rose Neri. This all-ages event is free to attend and is perfect for Super Bowl visitors looking to experience the local art scene. Don't miss your chance to dive into the Bay...
Sake & Cheese Pairing at Käse Haas
Experience an exceptional evening of flavors as premium Japanese sake meets exquisite European cheeses at Käse Haas in Ludwigsburg. Enjoy a curated selection, precision-paired for a unique dialogue between Japan and Europe. Reservations are required and seats are limited; inquire about the RISING SAKE discount when booking. This event is a must for sake and...
