Monday 17th August

Trade Training Session and Kagami Biraki at KOME Izakaya 

Location: 13a Brougham St, Edinburgh EH3 9JS
Time: TBC
Ticket: Free - Invite Only
Link: Please contact venue directly if you want a space

A guided masterclass of sakes and shochu followed by the official Kagami Biraki opening of National Sake Week UK.

To register, please contact @thesakeeventscompany or venue directly

Trade Training Session and Kagami Biraki at Golden Crane 

Location: Basement, 1 Unity St, Bristol BS1 5HH
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Ticket: Free - Invite Only
Link: Please contact us directly if you want a space

A guided masterclass of sakes and shochu with lunch provided by Daikan UK followed by the official Kagami Biraki opening of National Sake Week UK.

13:30 - 13:30 Welcome Drink
13:30 - 14:45 Sake & Shochu session with Lunch
14:45- 15:00 Kagami Biraki

To register, please contact @thesakeeventscompany on Instagram or email Sam@kokushu.info

Shochu Vs Baijiu Cocktail Takeover

Location: Jaded Dragon, 77 Whiteladies Rd, Redland, Bristol BS8 2NT
Time: 17:00
Ticket: Free
Link: https://www.designmynight.com/bristol/bars/clifton/jaded-dragon

Join us at The Jaded Dragon Bristol ask Japanese Drinks expert Samuel Boulton goes up against Ben Salguero the UK’s leading Baijiu authority.  Thats right, Japanese indigenous Shochu will be against China’s historical giant Baijiu. Who will come out on top?!

Tuesday 18th August

National Sake Week Kagami Biraki and Hospitality Lunch - Midlands 

Location: Bonehead, Birmingham
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Ticket: Free
Link: Please contact us directly if you want a space

Join us as we open a sake barrel with a traditional Kagami Biraki.

The ceremony will be followed by lunch  provided by Bonehead  accompanied with a free glass of Masumi sake, concluding with a relaxed networking session.

To register, please contact @thesakeeventscompany on Instagram or email Sam@kokushu.info
 

Birmingham Sake Club - 3rd Birthday with Special Guest

Location: 45 Pinfold St, Birmingham B2 4AY
Time: 19:30
Ticket: £17.50
Link: Sold out

National Sake Week is all about celebrating Japanese culture here in the UK, and what better way to do that than with a special guest from Japan?
 

Wednesday 19th August

Fish at 55 Sushi & Sake Pairing

Location: 55 High St, The Precinct, Rochester ME1 1LN
Time: 19:00
Ticket: £50.00
Link: https://www.fishat55.co.uk/reservations

Join us for an intimate evening of exquisite sushi and premium sake pairings at Fish at 55. This exclusive dining experience features a menu of 10 pieces of sushi, accompanied by a selection of 4 expertly curated sakes designed to complement each bite. Limited seating available.

Thursday 20th August

LAND Restaurant Sake Pairing

Location: 30 Great Western Arcade, Birmingham B2 5HU
Time: 17:00 onwards
Ticket: £110.00
Link: https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/landrestaurant/restaurant-festival-chefs-menu-6238006765862912

Experience an evening of vegan dining and premium sake pairings at LAND Restaurant as part of National Sake Week. Known for its innovative plant-based cuisine, LAND will present a specially curated menu expertly paired by Samuel Boulton and Gina Underhill with Japanese sake.
 

Tonkotsu Ramen Sake Tasting

Location: Tonkotsu Shoreditch, 1 Anning St, London EC2A 3LQ  
Time: 18:00
Ticket : £40
Link : https://www.outsavvy.com/event/38357/japanese-sake-and-food-tasting-at-tonkotsu-shoreditch 

A Japanese sake and food pairing hosted at Tonkotsu Shoreditch in collaboration with Tengu Sake


Ukiyo Handroll Bar - Omakase Awamori Dinner

Location: Ukiyo Handroll Bar, Covent Garden, 8 Slingsby Place, WC2E 9AB
Time: 18:30 
Ticket: £105.00
Link: https://www.opentable.co.uk/r/ukiyo-hand-roll-bar-london

Join Ukiyo Handroll Bar for an intimate evening celebrating the artistry of Japanese dining and the heritage of Awamori, Japan's oldest distilled spirit.

Hosted in Ukiyo Handroll Bar's private downstairs dining space, this exclusive chef-led omakase experience showcases a seasonal tasting menu of hand rolls, nigiri and sashimi, thoughtfully paired with a curated selection of Awamori served in both traditional and contemporary styles.

Throughout the evening, Maya Tarrant, newly appointed Awamori Jinbner, will guide guests through the history, production and remarkable versatility of this unique Okinawan spirit, sharing the stories behind each pairing. Meanwhile, Ukiyo's chefs will prepare each course live, offering an insight into the precision and craftsmanship behind every dish.

Whether you're discovering Awamori for the first time or looking to deepen your appreciation, this one-night experience offers a rare opportunity to explore one of Japan's best-kept secrets alongside exceptional Japanese cuisine in an intimate setting.
 

Your ticket includes:

A multi-course omakase featuring  hand rolls, nigiri and sashimi
A curated selection of Awamori served in traditional and contemporary styles
Live chef demonstrations throughout the evening
Guided tasting and storytelling from Maya Tarrant, Awamori Jinbner

Limited tickets available.


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Sunday 23rd August

Japan FEST - Welcomes Asia

Location: Cromford Mills, Mill Lane, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
Ticket: Free

Link: https://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/event/japan-fest-welcomes-asia/

Japan Fest is taking over the Mill on Sunday 23rd of August with a range of activities including Martial Arts demonstrations, Japanese arts and crafts, authentic handmade food. Look out for musical performances, Kimono Dress Up, Shopping and traders, plus much, much more. Bringing a small taste of Japan to Cromford Mills, with this action-packed free entry family event. Event presented in association with Otaku World. Visit their site for further information and a schedule for the day (published nearer the time).