Sake & Cheese Pairing Workshop
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby
Sake Thursdays: KID Junmai & KID Junmai Daiginjo Tasting
Homareya 145 East 4th Street, Long Beach
Aizu Traditional Miso Making Experience & Local Sake Tasting
Rental Space unlock (in front of Aizubange Station) Gotanda-1275-8, Aizubange
Sake Brewery Festival 300th Anniversary ~Kinena! Oku-Tamba~
Yamana Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. 211 Ichijimacho Kamida, Tamba
Tamanohikari × Juuseki Joint Sake Brewery Open House TAMAKOKU 2026
Tamanohikari & Matsuyama Brewery 658-1 Inabadocho, Kyoto
Spring Open House at Kinshi Masamune Brewery
Kinshi Masamune Brewery Headquarters 554番地1 Kamikoyacho, Kyoto
Week of Events
Sunday, March 8, 2026
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March 8, 2026 -Fujieda Bīshu Marche
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March 8, 2026 -Kawashiri New Sake Market 2026
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March 8, 2026 -Spring Sake Festival
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March 8, 2026 -Sake & Cheese Pairing Workshop
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March 8, 2026 -Makgeolli Brewing Workshop
Fujieda Bīshu Marche
Discover the best of local sake and food at the Fujieda Bīshu Marche! Held on Ekimae Street (Renga-dori), this lively sake market brings together original dishes that pair perfectly with sake from the Shida area. Enjoy tastings from four local breweries, a unique street food selection, a fun lottery for a chance to win local...
Kawashiri New Sake Market 2026
Celebrate the arrival of fresh sake at the spring Kawashiri New Sake Market! Held on Kawashirizamae-dori in front of Zuiyo, this lively festival offers the opportunity to taste newly brewed sake and enjoy the local market atmosphere. Expect community fun, vendor stalls, and the vibrant energy of Japan's sake culture.
Spring Sake Festival
Join the Spring Sake Festival, a special event featuring an all-you-can-drink selection of various Japanese sakes. Hosted in collaboration with Mochizuki Shoten and Shichifuku Atsugi, the event will feature not only a wide range of local spring sakes but also rare selections carefully chosen by Mr. Hirota of Mochizuki Shoten. Enjoy delicious appetizers and sushi...
Sake & Cheese Pairing Workshop
Discover the delightful world of sake and cheese pairing at the Sake & Cheese Pairing Workshop. Hosted by The Sake Association of British Columbia, this engaging afternoon will guide you through a curated tasting that highlights the balance, texture, and umami that sake and cheese create together. Held at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural...
Makgeolli Brewing Workshop
Join SÖHN as they host founder Alice Jun of Hana Makgeolli for an immersive evening celebrating Korea’s living rice wine tradition. The Makgeolli Brewing Workshop offers a hands-on brewing experience led by Alice, where you'll explore the craft, culture, and flavors of makgeolli. Taste a curated lineup of Hana Makgeolli pours, brew your own batch...
Monday, March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026 -Sake Server Certification Course
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March 9, 2026 -Japanese Women in Hospitality Part II
Sake Server Certification Course
Boost your restaurant or retail skills at the Sake Studies Center's Sake Server Certification Course in Brooklyn. This one-day seminar offers professional training on all aspects of sake service and sales. Open to all experience levels, the course covers sake introduction and brewery tour, sales techniques, service and presentation, as well as menus and pairing....
Japanese Women in Hospitality Part II
Perry's in Washington, DC hosts a special four-course dinner celebrating Japanese women in hospitality. Collaborating with a talented team including Executive Chef Masako Morishita, pastry chef Yuri Oberbillig, hospitality leader Risa Sakanishi, and sake educator Jessica Joly-Crane, this event highlights creativity, leadership, and the contributions of women in the industry. Enjoy expertly paired sake, craft...
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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March 11, 2026 -MQ – I LOVE LA Premiere & Exhibition Opening
MQ – I LOVE LA Premiere & Exhibition Opening
Fucking Awesome presents the premiere of "MQ - I LOVE LA," a film by Sage Caswell, followed by the opening of an art exhibition. The event takes place at FA Hollywood and promises an exciting blend of film and visual art with a graffiti focus. RSVP is required via the provided website link.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
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March 12, 2026 -Sake Thursdays: KID Junmai & KID Junmai Daiginjo Tasting
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March 12, 2026 -Noreetuh x Brooklyn Kura Sake Dinner & Tasting
Sake Thursdays: KID Junmai & KID Junmai Daiginjo Tasting
After a successful beer tasting, Homareya is back with a sake edition featuring two KID favorites: KID Junmai and KID Junmai Daiginjo, from Heiwa Sake Brewery. Enjoy complimentary samples and see what makes these sakes special! No RSVP needed. Join the tasting and discover new flavors with fellow sake lovers.
Noreetuh x Brooklyn Kura Sake Dinner & Tasting
Noreetuh teams up with Brooklyn Kura for a collaborative sake dinner and tasting. Guests are invited to experience five different sakes, guided by KC from Brooklyn Kura, alongside a family-style tasting menu. Attendees are encouraged to bring a bottle to share with others. Tickets include sake, dinner, BYOB, tax, and gratuity. Brooklyn Kura, recognized as...
Friday, March 13, 2026
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March 13, 2026 -WSET Level 1 Sake Course
WSET Level 1 Sake Course
Explore the world of sake in this one-day introductory course at the International Wine Center. The WSET Level 1 Sake Course covers everything from sake production and categories to specialty styles, how to taste and serve, food pairings, and more. Get hands-on with tastings and guided instruction from sake expert Christopher Sachs, DipWSET. This course...
Saturday, March 14, 2026
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March 14, 2026 -Fushimi Sake Fes. 2026
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March 14, 2026 -Aizu Traditional Miso Making Experience & Local Sake Tasting
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March 14, 2026 -Sake Brewery Festival 300th Anniversary ~Kinena! Oku-Tamba~
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March 14, 2026 -Tamanohikari × Juuseki Joint Sake Brewery Open House TAMAKOKU 2026
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March 14, 2026 -Gekkeikan Sake Brewery Festival 2026
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March 14, 2026 -Matsumoto Shuzo Brewery Open Day
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March 14, 2026 -Shoutoku Sake Brewery Open House
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March 14, 2026 -Eikun Kurabiraki Sake Festival
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March 14, 2026 -Shinsei Sake Brewery Open Day
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March 14, 2026 -Spring Open House at Kinshi Masamune Brewery
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March 14, 2026 -Tenshin Sake Brewery Opening (Day 1 of 2)
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March 14, 2026 -Yamada Nishiki Festival (Day 1 of 2)
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March 14, 2026 -IE Print & Zine Fest
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March 14, 2026 -Spring Nama Sake Tasting Event
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March 14, 2026 -Gokeiji Biyori 2026 (Day 1 of 3)
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March 14, 2026 -Okutanba Sake Brewery Festival 2026
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March 14, 2026 -Sake Tasting at Kuraichi
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March 14, 2026 -Women’s History Month Bazaar
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March 14, 2026 -The Underground Presents: Kinetic Nation
Fushimi Sake Fes. 2026
The Fushimi Sake Fes. 2026 brings together 18 local sake breweries in Kyoto for a fun-filled spring festival. Attendees can enjoy tastings of premium Fushimi sake, interactive events, and a lively stamp rally in collaboration with local festivities. Tickets include four tasting vouchers, and special events will run throughout the day in the Fushimi area....
Aizu Traditional Miso Making Experience & Local Sake Tasting
Discover Aizu traditions through an immersive miso-making workshop and a local sake tasting session. Participants will craft their own batch of Aizu-style miso (about 1-2kg) to take home and enjoy a guided tasting featuring renowned sake brands like Toyokuni, Tenmei, and Hiroki. During the workshop, participants will also enjoy a lunch of miso dengaku and...
Sake Brewery Festival 300th Anniversary ~Kinena! Oku-Tamba~
Celebrate the 300th anniversary of Yamana Sake Brewery at their special Sake Brewery Festival, 'Kinena! Oku-Tamba.' Enjoy a lively day filled with tastings of limited-edition sakes, meet wonderful exhibitors, and experience the traditions of one of Japan's historic breweries. Locals and visitors from the city are all welcome to gather in Oku-Tamba for this unique...
Tamanohikari × Juuseki Joint Sake Brewery Open House TAMAKOKU 2026
Get ready to immerse yourself in all things sake at the Tamanohikari × Juuseki Joint Sake Brewery Open House—TAMAKOKU 2026! This day-long festival in Kyoto brings together two renowned breweries and a fantastic lineup of food, exclusive sake blends, brewery tours, live talk shows with master brewers, limited-edition sake, food booths from across Japan, and...
Gekkeikan Sake Brewery Festival 2026
The Gekkeikan Sake Brewery Festival offers a unique chance to enjoy premium and limited sake varieties, including special picks by Gekkeikan Studio. The festival features paid tastings (100-500 yen per cup), a fun sake-tasting challenge for 500 yen, and exclusive behind-the-scenes brewery tours (500 yen/person, advance booking required, with a sake tasting included). Local Kyoto...
Matsumoto Shuzo Brewery Open Day
Matsumoto Shuzo Brewery in Kyoto is holding its annual open day featuring sake tastings, sales of sake and related goods, presentations on brewing techniques, and a special lecture by the toji (master brewer) Masatoshi Yokoo. Enjoy three types of sake with a commemorative sake cup for the first 2,000 guests. Entry is free for minors...
Shoutoku Sake Brewery Open House
Experience the Shoutoku Sake Brewery Open House in Kyoto's historic Fushimi district. Enjoy tastings of classic, limited, and rare sake varieties, and browse a special market featuring exclusive brewery releases and other local specialties. Spend 3,000 yen or more and receive a free sake cup (limited to the first 100 guests). Please note, this is...
Eikun Kurabiraki Sake Festival
Eikun Sake Brewery opens its doors for a special festival day featuring free sake tastings for the first 300 visitors, a raffle for a chance to take part in the Kagami-biraki (sake barrel opening) at 10am, exclusive sake for sale, and fun activities. Enjoy a range of sake sample pours (60ml per cup or 300ml...
Shinsei Sake Brewery Open Day
Experience the annual Shinsei Sake Brewery Open Day, hosted by Yamamoto Honke in Kyoto! Sample a selection of exclusive, limited-edition and seasonal sake—only available at this event. Enjoy captivating taiko drumming performances at 12:00 and 14:30. Test your luck in the special sake ring toss for a chance to win sake and prizes (participation costs...
Spring Open House at Kinshi Masamune Brewery
Spring Open House (蔵開き) at Kinshi Masamune Brewery is a festive day in Fushimi, Kyoto, where visitors can enjoy sake tastings (for a fee), purchase local foods and products, and sample Kyoto craft beer from various vendors. The event includes a traditional sake barrel opening ceremony for the first 100 guests, stage performances by entertainers...
Tenshin Sake Brewery Opening (Day 1 of 2)
Experience the annual Sake Brewery Opening at Tenshin (Mizokami Brewery) in Kitakyushu! Enjoy limited-edition sake lees, nara pickles, sweet sake (amazake), and paid sake tastings (ticket sales end at 15:30). Explore food stalls, booths with gifts, and more. There's a free shuttle from Okura Civic Center to the brewery, but parking is limited—public transportation is...
Yamada Nishiki Festival (Day 1 of 2)
Experience the 31st Yamada Nishiki Festival, a lively sake-centric celebration taking place in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Enjoy taiko drum performances, sake barrel ceremonies, mini live shows, mochi toss, sake maker presentations, and hands-on cultural events. Sample a variety of sake in Japan’s top sake rice producing region. The first day features traditional drum...
IE Print & Zine Fest
The IE Print & Zine Fest is back for 2026, welcoming all ages for a day packed with art, music, food, and zines! With over 50 vendors, this free event promises a vibrant selection of zines, printmaking, books, unique art, and delicious eats and coffee provided by local favorites. Hosted at KVCR Public Media in...
Spring Nama Sake Tasting Event
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special nama sake tasting at Heiwa Saketen's bar counter. Sample two unique tasting flights, each featuring four varieties: one set of seasonal junmai ginjo sakes including 'Harunokaoru' and 'Nigorizake Nama,' and another set to compare fresh and sparkling nama sakes from renowned brands such as Shibata’s, KID Sparkling,...
Gokeiji Biyori 2026 (Day 1 of 3)
Gokeiji Biyori returns this spring at Aoki Brewery in Ibaraki with a lively sake festival spanning three Saturdays. Sample freshly brewed sake that has been a favorite each year, and enjoy a joyful day out with friends. The event takes place rain or shine, and guests are welcome to bring their own food to complement...
Okutanba Sake Brewery Festival 2026
Celebrate the 310th anniversary of Yamana Sake Brewery at the Okutanba Sake Brewery Festival. Enjoy sake tastings and festive activities at this special event held in Okutanba, Japan. Stay tuned for exact details as the date approaches!
Sake Tasting at Kuraichi
Enjoy a special sake tasting event at Kuraichi, featuring three premium sakes from Japan. Explore unique flavors with special guest Craig Tabandera from World Sake Imports. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover and sample sakes available for purchase at the store. Drop in, meet fellow sake enthusiasts, and raise a glass!
Women’s History Month Bazaar
Celebrate Women's History Month at the Museum of Graffiti's 3rd Annual Bazaar, showcasing the creativity of Miami's women artists. Enjoy DJ sets by Ill Set and Bonita Applebumz, tasty food by Dukunoo, and a full patio takeover. There will also be free Doja Cat concert ticket giveaways and vibrant community vibes. Featured artists include @222.twotwotwo,...
The Underground Presents: Kinetic Nation
Chainlink Productions brings 'Kinetic Nation' to Duckworth Gallery in Brooklyn, a dynamic, six-week graffiti and street art exhibition featuring renowned artists such as Al Diaz, L’Amour Supreme, Clown Soldier, Mad Vaillan, Sucklord, Cash 4, SJK 171, Mike 171, and Taki 183. Celebrating positivity and addressing worldwide challenges, the opening night reception kicks off on March...
