SAKE COMPETITION 2026 in LA | General Admission

Experience the best of Japanese sake at SAKE COMPETITION 2026 in LA, a one-day tasting event featuring award-winning breweries from across Japan.

Whether you're new to sake or already a fan, this event offers a unique opportunity to taste exceptional bottles selected by Japan's most prestigious blind-tasting competition.

Enjoy sake from 11 renowned breweries, each presenting two award-winning labels while learning about the craftsmanship, regions, and traditions that make each one unique.

To complement the tasting experience, guests will also enjoy specially curated bites by Asakura, the Los Angeles debut of the team behind Tokyo's Michelin-starred La BOMBANCE. Every pour will be served in elegant Hyomon crystal glasses by Tajima Glass, designed to enhance the aroma and flavor of each sake.

Celebrate Japanese food, culture, and craftsmanship in the heart of Hollywood.

Your Ticket Includes

• Unlimited tasting from 11 award-winning Japanese breweries
• Food pairings by Asakura, making its Los Angeles debut with dishes created by Chef Makoto Okamoto of Tokyo's Michelin-starred La BOMBANCE
• Sake served in handcrafted "ice-pattern" (Hyomon) crystal glasses by Tajima Glass of Tokyo
• Opportunities to meet brewery representatives and learn the stories behind each sake

Advance registration includes a complimentary Hyomon crystal sake glass to take home.

Participating Breweries

• Imanishi Shuzo (Mimurosugi)
• Sumikawa Shuzo (Toyo Bijin)
• Niizawa Brewery (Hakurakusei)
• Heiwa Shuzo (KID)
• Houken Shuzo (Houken)
• Nanbu Bijin
• Hamakawa Shoten (Bijofu)
• Koeigiku Shuzo (Koeigiku)
• Mutemuka Brewery
• Sanyohai Shuzo (Banshu Ikkon)
• Kiyasho Brewery (Jikon)

We look forward to welcoming members of the media, creators, and industry professionals for this exclusive preview celebrating Japanese craftsmanship, culture, and cuisine.

Event Details: 

Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: JAPAN HOUSE Salon Level 5 Los Angeles 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Admission: Free