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Events such as sake tastings, trade fairs for everything to do with sake or training can be found under Events. In Stories there is news about sake, recipes or news about our products.

Sake Events

Events and seminars around sake...

20 Years of UENO GOURMET x Dae Mon

18.12.2025 Berlin

DIVERSE FUSION CUISINE MEETS SAKE

Sake@Home – Monthly Online Sake Tasting (Free) | Live & Interactive

13.01.2026 - 08.12.2026 ONLINE

Discover Japanese sake from home – live every month at 7 PM (CET).

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Cocktails & Drinks Cocktails and Drinks with Sake or Shochu

Here we would like to introduce you to the best cocktails and drinks with sake, shochu or Japanese liqueur and take you on a journey into the world of Japanese culinary culture.

Recipes Recipes with Sake Recommendation

Recipes created by Michelin-starred chefs – from sophisticated flavors to appealing presentations. Or simple everyday recipes that you can prepare quickly and easily. Of course, we also recommend the perfect sake, shochu, or liqueur for each recipe...

Sake Stories

Learn about Sake and Japanese culinary culture...

Stories

Shichiken Hakushin – White Core: The “Champion Sake” 2025

A masterpiece that was awarded “Champion Sake” at the International Wine Challenge 2025 – the highest distinction among 1,476 entries worldwide.

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Japanese Wine – Tradition, Terroir, and the Unique Koshu Grape

Japan is best known for its sake, yet Japanese wine has quietly evolved into a fascinating expression of craftsmanship and terroir. At its heart lies the Koshu grape...

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IWA 5 – Premium Sake from Toyama: Story, Vision and Craft

IWA 5 embodies Japanese craftsmanship at the highest level—never mass-produced, always limited.

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Press Release: 5 Awards for Yoshiko’s Sake Book

James Beard Award and Gourmand World Cookbook Award – two international honors for “SAKE: Mythos. Handwerk. Genuss.” by Yoshiko Ueno-Müller

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SAKAGURA Tour 2025

An unforgettable journey into the world of sake - Sakagura Tour February 2025

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Sake Roadshow 2025

2025 is a special year for Ueno Gourmet, and we have fantastic news for all sake lovers, restaurateurs, and traders: For the first time, we are hosting the SAKE ROADSHOW!