Events

Sake Event Calendar January 2025 Edition The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association (hereinafter referred to as the Association), the largest organization in the sake industry, represents approximately 1,600 alcoholic beverage manufacturers nationwide (sake, authentic shochu, awamori, and mirin) and is responsible for organizing events and other events related to sake held in Tokyo and throughout the region.

The 1st Premium Japanese Sake Festival in Nihonbashi A special Japanese sake festival will be held in Nihonbashi for the first time to commemorate the registration of "traditional sake brewing" as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage! More than 120 varieties of sake from 30 carefully selected sake breweries will be on offer. New winter sake and limited edition sake perfect for gift-giving will also be available. Sake from 30 carefully selected breweries, including Kozenjosui, S...

Future Lemon Sour The River Side BAR "Future Lemon Sour" will be released in two prefectures and 11 prefectures in the Kinki, Tokai, and Hokuriku areas from December 17th. A paid tasting event for "Future Lemon Sour The River Side BAR" will be held on December 11th...

SOSOGE FES2024 "SOSOGE FES 2024" is a must-see festival for sesame oil fans. On Friday, December 13th, the pre-event event will feature a "Sosoge Meetup" at SWITCH STAND Akabane. Enjoy special dishes and rice dishes made with sesame oil...

GRAND Sake Gacha POP UP STORE You never know what you'll win! GRAND's online liquor store, GRAND, will be holding a pop-up store where you can experience the popular "Sake Gacha" service in real life from December 9th (Mon) to December 2nd (Thu), 2024.

Oden and Hot Sake Station The National Kanzake Contest Executive Committee will be holding the "Oden and Hot Sake Station" on Platform 3 of JR Ryogoku Station for four days from January 30 to February 2, 2025. Red lanterns and kotatsu tables will be set up on an unused platform, and the National Kanzake Contest...

TALISKER Wild Bar "TALISKER Wild Bar" is a tasting event that will allow you to experience the five senses of "Talisker," the world's No. 1 smoky single malt in terms of annual sales in 2023, through its new campaign concept of "In an instant, nature."

SAKE PARK 4 Drinks The fourth installment of "SAKE PARK," an event where you can enjoy comparing Japanese sake and craft sake, will be held at MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya for two days, November 16th (Sat) and 17th (Sun). SAKE PARK...

The 9th Sakaya Kakuuchi Festival will be held this weekend in Ueno Park. Enjoy a selection of sake, shochu, wine, and beer selected by professional liquor retailers in the "kakuuchi" style, starting at 300 yen per glass. Gourmet...

Fukutoku no Mori Sake Festival: 16 leading sake breweries will gather in Fukutoku no Mori! Sixteen of the nation's best sake breweries will be waiting for you with a lineup of their prized sake. The lineup includes premium sake, rare sake, classic sake, and more...

Umenoyado Waku Waku Festival in Tokyo! Umenoyado, a Nara-based sake brewery popular for its plum wine and fruit liqueurs, will be holding a solo event in Tokyo. Enjoy a talk show, pairing menus, tastings, a bingo tournament, and more! Umenoyado Event Details...