Toyama Sake and Kamaboko Fair

“Toyama” means “rich with mountains” and the city offers stunning views of the 3,000 meter crest of the Northern Japan Alps from its picture perfect location on the Sea of Japan, only 250 km northwest of Tokyo.

Toyama Sake

Water is an essential ingredient which plays a key role in the brewing of sake. Toyama is blessed with an abundance of pristine, clear water, making it the perfect place for sake brewing. In addition, Toyama is also a fertile land ideal for growing rice, therefore the making of Japanese sake, for which the primary ingredient is rice, has flourished in many regions throughout the prefecture. The taste and flavor of the sake varies between sake breweries, so enjoy sampling and comparing a few before you find the one for you.

The Japanese sake produced in Toyama uses around 80% of rice ideal for sake-brewing, which is much higher than the 20% or so used on average in Japan. As such, Toyama produces brands highly regarded throughout Japan for their smooth, yet refreshing flavours. Partaking of this beautiful sake while dining on Toyama’s Kamaboko made by fresh fish will guarantee you a luxurious moment like no other.

Kamaboko (Steamed fish cake)

Toyama developed its own unique kamaboko culture thanks to the fresh bounty of the sea found in Toyama Bay and the skill of traditional craftsmen. The most famous of the kamaboko products on offer is “Konbu-maki Kamaboko” (konbu-wrapped kamaboko).This kamaboko offers a taste which hints at the flavors of local Toyama cuisine, as a place where the konbu food culture is strongly established. There is also a form of kamaboko made with sea bream, and this is often given as a gift in Toyama for special occasions or to say thanks.

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DATE AND TIME

2018/09/16(Sun)

Part1: 13:00 – 15:00 (350ppl)

Part2: 15:30 – 17:30 (350ppl)

Note: Tickets are valid for one session only.

– You cannot go? Check out ichibansake Event Calendar

LOCATION

Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan 12F

2 Chome-10-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-0006

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Access

1 min. walk from JR “Yurakucho” Station Kyobashiguchi Exit・Chuoguchi Exit (Ginza side)
1 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line “Yurakucho” Station Exit D8・”Ginza 1 Chome” Station Exit No.2
3 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line・Ginza Line・Hibiya Line “Ginza” Station Exit C9

Ticket

¥2,500

Include sake(¥600) and kamaboko(¥600) shopping coupon in the ticket price.

Advance ticket Link

e-plus

At the Door

¥3,000

Web site

For more information visit, 富山の酒とかまぼこフェア実行委員会

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.

Web site

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

 

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)

– You cannot go? Check out ichibansake Event Calendar

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」