Osaka World Kikisake-shi Tasting Event
Date: May 12th (Mon), 2025

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This year, the 6th World Sake Sommelier Competition was held. It's been 6 years since 2019. The winner, Excellence Award Retail Services Dept. TOMOKO FUJIAKWA (Japanese), and  the finalist in Retail Services Dept. INGRAM (Taiwanese), and the semi-finalist in Food and Beverage Services Dept., NORITADA SHIMADA (Japanese), will get together in Osaka to host a Special International SAKE Event.  In this event, you can try to taste the assigned items in the competition. 3 players will share what they experienced through the competition and speak about the reason why they selected SAKE, SHOCHU and UMESHU at the final stage. The language is Japanese/English. You can  also enjoy delicious pairing finger food prepared by SHIMADA as he is a chef in his own IZAKAYA restaurant " 酒神の宴 Sake God's Banquet " in Tsukamoto, Osaka. It will be an unforgettable day! Please come and join us!
Here is Entry  Form


【Event Information】

Date :  May 12th (Mon), 2025

Time :

[1st Slot]   14:00-16:00

[2nd Slot]  19:00-21:00
Please choose either slot as same agenda will be provided. 

Participantboth SAKE lover (amateur), Professionals, above age 20yo
Train Station :  Osaka Metro Sakaisuji-Honmachi Station 5min by walk

Venue : (Building Name) Authentic Higashisenba Room#503

Address : 1-2-1 Kitakyuhouji-machi Chuo-ku, Osaka City (MAP

Participation Fee :  JPY8,500  

Payment Method: Bank transfer/Cash on event day for visitor from overseas

Payment within 3 days after the entry, bank details will be notified automatically once submit Entry Form

Application Deadline : May 9th (Fri), First come first served

Cancellation Policy :  Non Refundable after May 8th (Thu) in principle.

Limited for the age above 20, Legal drinking age 20yo in Japan. 

Contact : Tomoko Fujikawa 

Inquiry via Email

Host】

TOMOKO FUJIAKWA (Japanese), the winner, Excellence Award Retail Services Dept. 

INGRAM (Taiwanese), the finalist in Retail Services Dept. INGRAM (Taiwanese)

NORITADA SHIMADA (Japanese),  the semi-finalist in Food and Beverage Services Dept.


【Support】
SAKE SERVICE INSTITUTE

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