Discover Sake: Unlock the flavours of Japan

Whether you’re a seasoned sake connoisseur, a newcomer to the sake world, or someone who has yet to try sake, ”Discover Sake”, organised by The Government of Japan, has curated an experience to satisfy your curiosity and captivate your taste buds. Join us and step into the world of sake!

EVENT – In-store Tastings

In-store sake tastings are planned for mid-September to early October in various shops in London. Join us for in-store tastings at various locations across London. Find a shop near you and experience the flavours!

Shopping Mall

• Westfield Stratford City, on ground floor, near John Lewis
  Sat 23 – Fri 29 September
  Time: Sat 13:00-19:00, Sun 12:00-18:00, Mon-Fri 13:00-19:00

Department Store

• Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge, at The Wine Shop, The Fifth Floor
  Date: Mon 25 September – Sun 1 October
  *Tastings are offered on Fri 29 September and Sun 1 October, Time: 16:00-18:00

Supermarket

• Whole Foods Market High Street Kensington
  Mon 25 September – Sun 1 October
  Time: Mon-Sat 12:00-15:00 and 16:00-19:00, Sun 12:00-15:00
• Whole Foods Market Piccadilly
  Mon 25 September – Sun 1 October
  Time: Mon-Fri 16:00-19:00, Sat & Sun 12:00-15:00
• Whole Foods Market Fulham
  Mon 25 September – Sun 1 October, Mon 25 September – Sun 1 October
  Time: Mon-Fri 16:00-19:00, Sat & Sun 12:00-15:00
• Tian Tian Market Canary Wharf
  Date: Mon 9 – Sunday 15 October
  *Tastings are offered at 12.00-18.00 on Sat 14 and Sun 15 October
• Tian Tian Market Ealing
  Date: Mon 9 – Sunday 15 October
  *Tastings are offered at 12.00-18.00 on Sat 14 and Sun 15 October

Liquor Shop

• Whisky Exchange Great Portland Street
  Date: Thu 21, Fri 22, Sat 23, Tue 26, Thu 28, Fri 29, Sat 30 September
  Time: 12:00-18:00 for 21-23, 26 and 28 September
  14:00-17:00 for 29 and 30 September
• Whisky Exchange London Bridge
  Date: Thu 21, Sat 23, Thu 28, Fri 29, Sat 30 September
  Time: 12:00-18:00 for 21, 23, 28 and 30 September
  14:00-16:00 for 29 September
• Whisky Exchange Covent Garden
  Date: Fri 22, Sun 24, Tue 26, Fri 29 September, Sun 1 October
  Time: 14:00-17:00 for 22, 24, 26 September, and 1 October
  12:00-18:00 for 29 and 30 September
• Clapton Craft E5
  Date: Fri 22, Sat 23, Sun 24, Fri 29, Sat 30 September, Sun 1 October
  Time: 13:00-16:00 for 22 and 29 September
  17:00-20:00 for 23 and 30 September
  12:00-15:00 for 24 September and 1 October
• Clapton Craft Depot
  Date: Sat 30 Sep
  Time: 13:00-15:00

EVENT – Symposium “Refreshing perspective – Women’s voices on the future of Sake & Wine -” 

Date: Monday, 25 September 2023  *Invitation-only

Speakers:

• Ms. Miho IMADA, President of Imada Sake Brewery Co, Ltd, Selected to BBC’s “100 Women 2020
• Ms. Emma RICE, Consultant Winemaker
• Ms. Abbie MOULTON, Wine Writer
• Ms. Natsuki KIKUYA, Sake Educator, President of Museum of Sake

*Event report will be available soon.

EVENT – Business Networking “Discover Sake: Expanding Opportunities in the UK”

Date: Wednesday, 27 September 2023  *Invitation-only

EVENT – Talk and tasting sessions at HYPER JAPAN Festival 2023

To kick off the “Discover Sake” promotion, the sake expert Natsuki Kikuya will be hosting two tasting sessions with special guests on the main stage.

• Discover Sake – A Perfect Pairing Experience, 3-4 pm, Saturday 22 July 2023
  Check out the sake and food pairings presented in the session

• Discover Sake – Spiced Sake Fusion, 12 noon-1 pm, Sunday 23 July 2023
  Check out the cocktail recipes presented in the session

WHERE TO BUY SAKE

Where to buy sake list is a comprehensive list of shops and online shops where you can buy sake in the UK. Enjoy exploring the world of sake!

*You will be redirected to the Sake Samurai Association UK’s external website, the junior council of The Japan Sake Brewers Association.