Taste Tsukasabotan with Kaiseki at Meguro Gajoen Tokyo

You can taste Tsukasabotan with a traditional Japanese multiple course meal at Hotel Gajoen Tokyo. Reservation required.

You can taste Tsukasabotan with a traditional Japanese multiple course meal at Hotel Gajoen Tokyo. Discover the flavors of seasonal dishes under the thatched roof of this classic ryotei restaurant.

Tsukasabotan Brewing Brewery President, Akihiko Takemura comes and talks about history of the brewery. After the talk show, you can enjoy early autumn Japanese cuisine and selected Tsukasabotan sake which is being pairing by the executive chef sommelier Hiroshi Ishida. He has won the title of Best sommelier of Japan not 1, but 3 times (1996, 1998 & 2014). In addition to that he won the competition of Best Sommelier of Asia-Oceania in 2015 and became 3rd during the ASI world Championships in 2000. And he became the semi finalist in 2016.

Tsukasabotan (Tsukasabotan Brewing)

Established in 1603. Tuskasabotan is one of a symbolic sake brands in Kochi. Sakamoto Ryoma is one of Japan’s favorite historical figures and was a central mover in efforts to overthrow the shogunate 150 years ago. It is said that he also enjoyed “Tsukasabotan”. Their sake is brewed with NIYODO River which is the miraculous clear stream Niyodo River boasts the highest water quality in all of Japan. The soft river water makes their sake taste good length even though Kochi sake is typically light and dry.

Sake

-司牡丹酒造山柚子搾りゆずの酒 Tuskasabotan Yamayuzu shibori Yuzu no sake (Liqueur) Alcohol: 8% Yuzu Juice: 10%

-司牡丹　封印酒　純米吟醸酒 Tuskasabotan Fuin shu (Sealed sake) Junmai Ginjo

-司牡丹槽掛け雫酒純米大吟醸酒 Tuskasabotan Funagake shizukushu Junmai daiginjo genshu

-司牡丹船中八策 Tuskasabotan Senchu hassaku hiyaoroshi Cho Karakuchi • Junmai genshu *Amazon Link is not “Hiyaoroshi” which is aged for about 6months. In the event you will taste this year’s “Hiyaoroshi”.

-司牡丹酒造きもと純米「かまわぬ」Tuskasabotan Kimoto Junmai Kamawanu Kimoto jikomi Junmai

Yawaragi-mizu • Water

Tuskasabotan’s brewing water

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Tsukasabotan Brewing Home page

DATE AND TIME

2018/9/21 (Fri)
18:00〜 21:00

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LOCATION

Japanese Restaurant “TOFUTEI” located in Hotel Gajoen Tokyo

1 Chome-8-1 Shimomeguro, Meguro, Tokyo 153-0064

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Access

3 minutes’ walk from the “Meguro” Station (on the JR Yamanote Line, Tokyu Meguro Line, Subway Nanboku Line, Mita Line)

Contribution fee

￥15,000 / person
(Hotel Gajoen member ￥14,000 / person)

Reservation required 3 days in advance.

Reservation on the web site or restaurant@hotelgajoen-tokyo.com

Please write”渡風亭日本酒イベント(Tofutei Japanese sake Event)” on the REQUESTS / Subject.

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For more information visit, 土佐・司牡丹と伝統会席料理を愉しむ会

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“Taikan” & “Tsukasabotan” In-store tasting event @ Ikebukuro

You can taste Taikan, Taikan Shuzo Co., Ltd, from Yamanashi prefecture, and Tsukasabotan, Tsukasabotan Brewing from Kochi prefecture.

Taikan (Taikan Shuzo Co., Ltd,)

Founded in 1887. The name “Taikan” is derived from “crown” (pronounced “kan” in Japanese) which was worn by a newly promoted military officer in the hopes of achieving success in his career. Connoting success and promotion, the sake named “Taikan” has been known as a celebratory drink that fulfills one’s dreams.

The brewery pays close attention to ingredients, especially organically grown rice, mainly using top-grade Yamadanishiki rice produced in Hyogo Prefecture as well as rice grown in Yamanashi Prefecture. Using mother water mainly from the mountains of the southern Alps, sake is brewed with a dedicate exactness by hand.

With such a commitment to perfection, the brewery has won the gold prize 5 times and the silver prize 9 times at the Annual Japan Sake Awards, and has been accumulating prizes at the Tokyo Regional Sake Awards held by the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau for 30 years.

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太冠吟醸純米 Taikan Ginjo Junmai 720ml

The exquisite balance of taste and nose. It is silky on your tongue. chilled sake

Best served, chilled between 10℃(50℉) and 5℃(41℉).
In Winter? It is good for cooling down your palate or as refreshment an accompaniment for bone-warming dishes.

Taikan Shuzo Co., Ltd, Home page

Tsukasabotan (Tsukasabotan Brewing)

You can taste Tsukasabotan with traditional Japanese cuisine at Hotel Gajoen Tokyo 21st of September. ￥15,000

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司牡丹酒造純米吟醸酒「美薫」Tsukasabotan Junmai Ginjo “Bikun” 720ml

Bikun indicates beautiful fragrance in Japanese Kanji. Same as the name, this sake has elegant and delicate ginjo aroma (fruity aroma). It presents vibrant soft tastes that smoothly on the palate. This well-balanced flavor will be accepted by everyone.

Tsukasabotan Brewing Home page

DATE AND TIME

2018/8/16(Thu)～8/21(Tue) 10:00～20:00 Taikan

2018/8/16(Fri)～8/21(Tue) 10:00～20:00 Tsukasabotan

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LOCATION

Ikebukuro Tobu Department Store B1F

1 Chome-1-25 Nishiikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo 171-0021

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Access

Directly connected to “Ikebukuro station”

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For more information visit, 東武百貨店池袋店日本酒催事スケジュール

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FUKUSHIMA SAKE MATSURI 2018

19 Japanese Sake Brands from Fukushima Prefecture Received Gold in the Annual Japan Sake Awards 2018

FUKUSHIMA – Fukushima Prefecture was home to the largest number of award-winning sake brands for the sixth year in a row, marking a record in an annual competition, the National Research Institute of Brewing in 2018.
Fukushima sake will never let you down. You can meet Fukushima sake you will be satisfied.

54 breweries, 170 kinds of Fukushima sake will get together in Shimbashi!

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DATE AND TIME

2018/9/6 (Thu)
2018/9/7 (Fri)
16:00〜 21:00 (Food and Drink ticket sell until 20:00)

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LOCATION

Shimbashi Station SL Square (新橋駅前SL広場)

2-7 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

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Access

In front of Hibiya Exit of JR “Shimbashi” Station
There is the model of a locomotive in SL Square.

Ticket

Entry free

All Drink and Food is a ticket token (no cash) system.

Ticket tokens can be purchased at The Nihonbashi Fukushima-kan MIDETTE in Advance.
Advance ticket token : A book of 6 tickets ¥1,000

MIDETTE

Address:

4-3-16 Yanagiya Taiyo Bldg. 1F, Nihonbashi-Muromachi, Chuou-ku, Tokyo
Business Hours:

Weekdays 11:00～20:00 • Weekends/Holidays 11:00～18:00

Access http://midette.com/shopinfo_en/

Day ticket token : A book of 5 tickets ¥1,000

Web site

For more information visit, 「ふくしまの酒まつり」