Hana no Mai Shuzo welcomes visitors for its 35th annual new sake tasting at their brewery grounds in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka. Attendees can enjoy freshly pressed Yamada Nishiki special junmai shiboritake nama genshu, a sake with a 17.5% ABV, while browsing food stalls, witnessing the barrel-opening ceremony, listening to talks, and joining games. There will be new sake for sale at…

Junmai Sake Week Nagoya 2026 brings together over 50 select sake breweries from across Japan for an unforgettable four-day festival in the heart of Nagoya. Sample premium Junmai sake, discover new favorites, and connect with passionate sake makers sharing their craft and expertise. The event is held under the Chubu Electric MIRAI TOWER (formerly Nagoya TV Tower) within Hisaya Odori…

Experience a unique celebration as 14 of Nagasaki's leading breweries—ranging from renowned sake houses like Hakutake, Yokoyama, and Fukuda to acclaimed honkaku shochu makers from the Goto and Iki islands—come together for a vibrant festival. Attendees can sample a diverse array of sake and shochu, all poured straight by the brewers themselves, while savoring dishes from local food stalls at…

Experience the Oishii SAKE Walk in Osaka 2026—a sake-themed walking festival where you can explore the Edobori, Kyomachibori, and Yodoyabashi areas. Enjoy sake from 30 breweries across Japan, paired with special dishes from local restaurants. Visitors can taste unique pairings, stroll through the city, and immerse themselves in the lively atmosphere. Advance tickets are available, and several sake brands will…

Explore Japanese cuisine and drinks in Amsterdam at ITADAKI, a full-day festival hosted by HARRO. Makers from across the Netherlands gather to serve sake, shochu, Japanese natural wine, sushi, ramen, mentaiko pasta, karaage, onigiri, takoyaki, Japanese bakery, matcha, hojicha, and crêpes under one roof. With 1,100 m² of high-ceilinged indoor space, there's plenty of room for guests to relax and…

Experience an intimate autumn sake tasting in a serene Kyoto temple, featuring five seasonal sake and expertly paired snacks. Hosted by Sake Nomad and Origin Sake, this exclusive event is limited to 12 guests, offering a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the flavors of the season alongside passionate sake experts. Don't miss this special Kyoto experience—secure your spot before…

Sake District, Aaron the Sake Explorer, and Kado are teaming up for a festive, one-night-only hot sake (kanzake) Halloween celebration in Komoro, Nagano. Enjoy a unique pairing event where guests will sample six specially-selected sakes at different temperatures, each matched with six bites from Kado. You'll have the chance to discuss your favorite pairings and vote for the top sake…

Explore a guided food and sake pairing adventure at the Amsterdam Wine Academy, perfect for wine lovers and sake fans alike. This evening experience features six carefully curated sakes paired with four vibrant Taiwanese dishes and a sweet treat, all guided by WSET-certified sake educator Kazumi and food collaborator Lawrence. Attendees will discover how different sake styles interact with Taiwanese…