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The 2nd Shinbashi Sake Fes

100 kinds of selected Japanese sake (including fruit liquor and fruit beer) directly from all over Japan breweries. All you can drink! Shinbashi sake crawling event.

This event is Shinbashi sake crawling event! In the event you can meet more than 100 kinds of alcoholic drink (Sake, Umeshu, Fruit liquor) that are difficult to find in Tokyo and from various parts of Japan. You will surely find your favorite one.

You can taste seasonally limited sake. Hiyaoroshi (Akiagari): It is sake brewed in early spring stored during summer. Around September, when the outside temperature and the temperature of the sake is about the same, the sake is released without being pasteurized the second time (hi-ire). The main characteristic of this sake is a deep matured aroma. It is sold as a seasonal sake and is limited production only September and October.

At this event, you can taste food that is perfect for alcoholic drinks from restaurants in Shinbashi area. You can drink your favorite sake and marriage of each restaurants’ taste. Food will be from ¥300 – ¥500.

The reception starts at 11:30. Please receive handouts (tasting cup · participation card · map · leaflet etc) at the reception KURAND SAKE MARKET Shinbashi.

Then eat and drink at event participating restaurant freely. Food is cash bar.

DATE AND TIME

2018/09/15(Sat)

12:00 – 16:00 (Reception start 11:30, Last order 15:30)

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LOCATION

Shinbashi 2 chome area

KURAND SAKE MARKET Shinbashi

2 Chome-3-7 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tōkyō-to 105-0004

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Access

4 min walk from “Uchisaiwai-cho” station on the Toei Mita line
266m from “Uchisaiwai-cho” station
5 min walk from JR Yamanote line “Shimbashi” station
400m from “Shimbashi” station

Ticket

¥3,000 (※ First 300ppl Only)

All-you-can-drink.

Food is charged separately.

Advance ticket Link

PassMarket

 

At the Door

¥3,500

All-you-can-drink.

Food is charged separately.

Web site

For more information visit, 第2回 新橋酒祭り

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“Kaganoi” & “Hakuryu” In-store tasting event @ Ikebukuro


You can taste Kaganoi, Kaganoi Shuzo from Niigata prefecture, and Hakuryu, Yoshida Shuzo from Fukui prefecture.

Kaganoi (Kaganoi Shuzo)

It was the day close to the end of a year, December 22, 2016 before noon, the fire broke up at the Itoigawa shopping street. Although it seemed to be extinguished soon, it was a built‐up area where firefighting is difficult and a strong wind, and flying sparks spread further quickly. It took 30 hours until the fire was extinguished compleately, eventually 147 buildings and shops were damaged by the fire.

Kaganoi Shuzo was also was reduced to ashes in the huge fire. It was the oldest sake brewery which also boasts a history of more than 360 years in Niigata. They continued operations for a while at another facility in Toyama Prefecture, the Ginban brewery.

Kaganoi Shuzo reopened new brewery in the original site 2018 March.



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Kaganoi Shuzo Home page

 

Hakuryu (Yoshida Shuzo)

Founded in 1806. Yoshida Shuzo is located in Eiheiji, Fukui. The town is named for the famous temple of Eihei-ji. Eiheiji is located in the midstream of Kuzuryu River, the source of which is the sacred Mt. Haku. Known as a town of a crystal clear river, Eiheiji welcomes many fishermen who are after Ayu or sweetfish and Masu salmon. As Eiheiji is in the central part of the Fukui plain, it is also known as a fertile rice-producing area. The clear water, fertile rice-growing environment, and cold, harsh winter distinctive to the Hokuriku region. With a suitable environment for sake brewing, Eiheiji has long been known as one of the best sake-producing regions in the prefecture.

Eihei-ji is a large temple complex and active monastery standing on a cedar covered slope in the mountains. It was founded by Dogen Zenji about 770 years ago. Even now, about 200 trainee monks undergo ascetic training, mainly practicing seated meditation and reading the sutras. Visitors can tour the temple for a day or stay there overnight as Eihei-ji provides lodging, including two meals and the chance for Zazen meditation and the reading of Buddhist scripture.

After feeling the spirit of Zen in Eihei-ji, why not you can indulge yourself in tasting Fukui sake?

Yoshida Shuzo Hakuryu Tasting set 300ml × 5 bottles 日本酒 ギフト 純米 飲み比べセット 辛口 300ml×5本 純米大吟醸 吉田酒造 白龍



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Yoshida Shuzo Home page

DATE AND TIME

2018/8/30 (Thu) – 9/5(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

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“Jokigen” & “Azakura” In-store tasting event @ Ikebukuro

You can taste Jokigen, Imayo Tsukasa Sake Brewery from Ishikawa prefecture, and Azakura, Azakura Co.,Ltd. from Akita prefecture.

Jokigen (KANO SYUZOU CO.,LTD. )

Founded in 1819. Kano Shuzo is located in Kaga, Ishikawa. Kaga is in the Hokuriku region in south-western Ishikawa Prefecture is blessed with grand nature and natural hot springs.

Kutaniyaki, a Japanese ceramic ware that flourished in the beginning of the Edo era (1603-1867) and is still prominent today, has its origins at Kaga area. Wealthy samurai of the Kaga clan supported the development of the regional arts. You can recognize this style by its distinguishable patterns and use of vivid colors — particularly bright reds, greens, yellows, purples and blues. It was exported to Europe in large quantities after 1873.


In March 2015, the Hokuriku Shinkansen (bullet train) opened its line going from Nagano to Kanazawa, providing convenient access to the Kaga area. About 2 hours 55 minutes (from Tokyo to Kanazawa: about 2 hours and 30 minutes, from Kanazawa to Kaga Onsen: 23 minutes), changing from Hokuriku Shinkansen Kagayaki to limited express Thunderbird at Kanazawa Station.

This area is also famous for foods from the mountains and the sea and attracts many people. Why don’t you stay Onsen (Hot Springs) Ryokan and taste Ishikawa? Of course Sake set is with Kutaniyaki.

Tasting at home by amazon

Jokigen junmai Ginjo Fujin 常きげん 純米吟醸 風神 1800ml 化粧箱入り

“Jokigen” means jubilance.

It is also a commodity that has been served at the Nobel Prize winning party in 2012. To clear taste a sense of transparency firm body. Everyone is worth just enjoy the tricks that will appreciate is the ultimate drink can feel the goodness sake.

Kutaniyaki sake cup 九谷焼 ぐい飲み 招き猫　縁起 猪口コレクションNO.7

KANO SYUZOU CO.,LTD. Home page

Azakura (Azakura Co.,Ltd.)

Azakura is a well-established brewery, founded in 1886 in a snow deep city of Yokote, Akita. From Tokyo Station, take the Akita Shinkansen to Omagari Station and switch to the Ou Line. From there, Yokote Station is one stop. Approximately 3 hours, 40 minutes from Tokyo.

“Akita style kanjikomi” sake brewing begins with the arrival of winter, and be at its peak when it gets most cold. During this cold and snowy period, the air is purified, and the snow surrounded brewery is able to maintain ideal room temperature for making sake. This results in great tasting sake. Using only rice locally produced in Akita, Azakura’s sake is a harmony of splendid aroma and mild taste. The pleasant flavor is never sedated.

The Yokote Kamakura Festival (横手の雪まつり, Yokote no Yuki Matsuri) has a history of about 450 years. It is held every year in mid-February. The festival features many igloo-like snow houses, called kamakura, which are built at various locations across the city. Along Yokote River, hundreds of small kamakura the size of lanterns are made. These mini kamakura are illuminated by candles from dusk until around 21:00 and create a lovely sea of lights.

During the Festival, you can enjoy walking around while enjoying Akita’s local delicacies and sake.

Tasting at home by amazon

Azakura tasting set 300ml×5 bottles「阿櫻」 のみくらべセット 300ml×5本



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Azakura Co.,Ltd. Home page

DATE AND TIME

2018/08/22 (Wed)～2018/08/28 (Tue) 10:00～20:00

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LOCATION

Seibu Ikebukuro B1F

〒171-0022 Tokyo, Toshima, Minamiikebukuro, 1 Chome−28−1

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Access

Directly connect
Ikebukuro Station South Exit, Exit 38, Exit 36

Web site

For more information visit, 今週の酒と肴