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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.

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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

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At the Door

¥3,000

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

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The 8th DAIMON SAKE NIGHT

Japanese Sake Crawl while viewing Tokyo Tower! All-You-Can-Drink! You can go to any participating restaurants during the event and each restaurant will offer you sake and food from selected prefectures in Japan. For example, the Meishu center sake shop Hamamatsucho, Miyagi sake and Mie sake are waiting for you. A Tsugaru-jamisen (Traditional Japanese guitar) player will be playing live music around each restaurant.

Tsugaru-jamisen has its roots in travelling performance groups throughout Japan and is considered the most recognized genre of shamisen music.

DATE AND TIME

2018/08/25(Sat) 16:00 – 20:00

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LOCATION

Daimon · Hamamatsucho area

Meishu center sake shop Hamamatsucho

2-3-29 Hamamatsucho Minato Tokyo

Participating restaurants (Where Sake from)

●Manryo (Hyogo) 日本酒専門店 萬亮（兵庫県）
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●Washu Bar Qrif (Niigata) 和酒Bar Qrif（新潟県
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●Wa · Kakuta (Aichi) わ・かく田（愛知県）
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●Meishu center sake shop Hamamatsucho (Miyagi and Mie) 名酒センター（宮城県）（三重県）
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●SAKE Scene Masufuku (Ibaraki) SAKE Scene 〼福（ますふく）（茨城県）
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●MURO (Fukui) 日本酒 室（福井県)
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Access

Meishu center sake shop Hamamatsucho

2 minutes on foot from “Daimon” Station
2 minutes on foot from “Hamamatsucho” Station

Ticket

Reservation required
¥5,000

meishu@nihonshu.com
Please send mail with following information: Name, Age and Contact address.
Reservation required: You can buy the ticket in the participanting restaurants in advance.

Web site

For more information visit, 第8回　大門日本酒大宴会

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“Ginrei Gassan” & “Hatsuhinode” In-store tasting event @ Ikebukuro

You can taste Ginrei Gassan, GASSAN SAKE BREWERYCO.,LTD from Yamagata prefecture, and Hatsuhinode, Haneda Shuzo from Kyoto prefecture.

Ginrei Gassan (GASSAN SAKE BREWERY CO.,LTD)

Gassan sake brewery is located in Sagae, Yamagata.

Yamagata Prefecture is situated on the Sea of Japan side of Japan’s Tohoku region. Located approximately 300 km north of Tokyo, it can be reached in about three hours via the Yamagata Shinkansen.

Sagae is a small town situated in the middle of Yamagata Prefecture, and is most famous for its delicious, homegrown cherries. It is accounting for 70% of Japan’s national production.

Meltwater from Mount Gassan, the highest peak of the Three Mountains of Dewa, filters down in a process that takes 300 to 400 years, emerging at the foot where the brewery is located.

It is not unusual to hear people say, “Yamagata sake are delicious.” So what makes them so good? There are many reasons. The first is Yamagata’s climate. The prefecture is known for its pure waters flowing from the surrounding mountains, high-quality rice, and severely cold winters, all of which are necessary for the brewing of delicious sake.

Moreover, Yamagata has an abundant supply of renowned mineral waters flowing from Mt. Chokai, Mt. Asahi, Mt. Chokai, and other nearby mountains. Each mountain range produces water with its own qualities, and this allows Yamagata to produce a rich variety of highly unique sake.

And lastly, there is the role that Yamagata’s brewers play in producing delicious sake. Almost all who are involved in Yamagata’s sake brewing were born in the prefecture, a characteristic that is quite rare nationally. The devotion and passion of these artisans have made Yamagata sake among the very best in Japan.

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銀嶺月山　月山の雪　純米吟醸 Ginrei Gassan Junmai ginjo Gassan No Yuki1.8L【山形県/月山酒造】

Awarded a Platinum Medal in the Junmai Daiginjo & Junmai Ginjo category at the Kura Master 2018.

GASSAN SAKE BREWERY CO.,LTD Home page

 

Hatsuhinode (Haneda Shuzo)

Haneda Shuzo was established in 1893 as a brewer of junmai and honjozo sake. This brewery is located about an hour’s drive north-west of the centre of Kyoto, within the Kitayama mountains.

The rural atmosphere of the mountainous area of north has its unique characteristics. It is said that the clear, crisp flavors of Haneda’s sake reflect the dense forests and pure waters of the brewery’s surrounding landscape.

The rivers flowing in the east side of brewery are Kami Katsura (upstream of Katsura River) and Yuge River and Hosono River which flow out of Kami Katsura River. In early summer you can see fireflies which means the river is clean and not polluted by agricultural pesticides or synthetic detergent. It is also a great spot for Ayu Fishing in summer time.

Water is the most important ingredient for the production of sake. One of famous brewing water in Kyoto, Fushimi’s underground water contains the perfect amount of minerals, making it a medium hard water (80mg/L – 90mg/L), which gives sake a smooth, soft and mellow texture. On the other hand, Kami Katsura River’s underground water contains higher mineral (130mg/L). This hard water makes Haneda’s sake rich flavor and crisp finish.

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初日の出　純米吟醸原酒　六友（リクユウ）Hatsuhinode Junmai ginjo genshu Rikuyuu７２０ｍｌ

DATE AND TIME

2018/08/23 (Thu)～2018/08/29 (Wed) 10:00～20:00

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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”

Web site

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