The "Sake Fair" brand (from 2024) is merging into a new Japan Sake & Shochu Fair 2025 event, being held in Osaka on June 14th and 15th.
If you're a sake connoisseur or you'd simply like to learn more about this popular Japanese beverage, this sake tasting event (previously "Sake Fair") at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro is a great place to start. Billed as the world's largest sake event, 400 kinds of award-winning sake from the Annual Japan Sake Awards will be available to taste at Bunka Kaikan Bldg. 3F Exhibition Hall C.
Along with the impressive variety of sake to taste or purchase, there will also be a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Traditional Sake Brewing Seminar at the World Import Mart Bldg.
Please note that this is a paid event, and each admission ticket is for one three-hour window. Details on how to purchase tickets will be releases on the official website and includes a tasting glass.
Event outline (2025):
Sat, July 12th
Session 1: 10am–1pm (limited to 500 people)
Session 2: 3pm–6pm (limited to 500 people)
Getting there
Sunshine City in Ikebukuro has direct underground walkway access from Higashi-Ikebukuro Station, which is served by the Tokyo Metro Yūrakuchō Line. Alternatively, the venue is around 8 minutes on foot from Ikebukuro Station.
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Kim Bergström @kim.b
Almost 12 years living in Asia. Passionate about Japan's off-the-beaten-path spots, family-friendly travel, flower events (all of them!) and the amazing tea culture here. 🍵🌼🌸
