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09/12/2026

SAKE-CON 2026: September 20th 1pm -6pm
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🍶 NY’s Ultimate Sake Playground!

NYC’s First-Ever Massive Long Table Sake Tasting & Epic Live Tuna Ceremony with 150+ Sake

🍶Ultimate Sake Selections + Premium Tasting includes many Award-winning🥇
👨‍🌾 Meet the Makers: 10+ Breweries Visiting from Japan!
🐟 200lb Tuna Cutting Ceremony by
🍷 VVIP Exclusive: Master class by
🍣 Complimentary Mouthwatering tuna pairings
🎓 Complementary Blind Sake Tasting
🏮Master Calligraphy by .shodo
⛩️ A treasure trove of Marketplace
🪷 Wagashi Workshops by
🎨 Live painting by
🌌 Project Mapping by
🛍️ VVIP & Tier One guests get tote bag by

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08/23/2026

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🍶SAKE-CON ‘26 : World Sake Day
🗓️ Sunday Sep 20th, 1-6pm
📍Industry City (Indoor Rain or Shine!)

🥂 Prepare to immerse yourself in an epic SAKECON extravaganza!
50+ Breweries & 150+ Sake. One Extraordinary Weekend in NYC. Join Us for NY’s Ultimate World Sake Day Festival!

【Hightlights】
🍶Ultimate Sake Selections + Super Premium Tasting includes many Award-winning🥇
👨‍🌾 Meet the Makers: 10+ Breweries Visiting from Japan!
🐟 200lb Tuna Cutting Ceremony by
🍷 VVIP Exclusive: The Massive 100-Seat Long Table Experience! by
🍣 Complementary complimentary Mouthwatering tuna pairings
🎓 Complementary Blind Sake Tasting
🏮Master Calligraphy
⛩️ A treasure trove of Marketplace
🪷 Wagashi Workshops
More to follow! We’ve got additional surprises up our sleeves.

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05/12/2026

◼️Introducing calligraphy artist, SEICHO .shodo

Meet calligraphy artist, Seicho

Artisan Spotlight — Personalized Calligraphy by SEICHO

A long-time favorite at SAKE-CON, Master Calligrapher SEICHO returns to bring her world-class artistry to our event. Her breathtaking work was recently featured as a centerpiece in a luxury penthouse on ’s Owning Manhattan (Season 2), further cementing her status as one of NYC’s most sought-after Japanese artists.

Having collaborated with prestigious global brands such as and , and designed iconic labels for premium whiskies and sake, SEICHO is a true master of the brush.

Exclusive Add-on Service: Elevate your SAKE-CON experience with a personalized masterpiece. SEICHO will beautifully inscribe your name or favorite word in traditional Japanese calligraphy onto:SAKE-CON Glassware, Traditional Wooden Plaques etc.

Don’t miss this chance to own a personalized piece of art, hand-inscribed by one of the most talented calligraphers.

✨ SAKECON ‘26 VVIP GIVEAWAY ✨We want to make your May unforgettable by gifting a VVIP experience🍶🌸We’re captivating one ...
05/04/2026

✨ SAKECON ‘26 VVIP GIVEAWAY ✨

We want to make your May unforgettable by gifting a VVIP experience🍶🌸

We’re captivating one lucky winner with a pair of VVIP tickets (worth $400) for Sunday, May 17th. Experience the ultimate tasting featuring rare, award-winning sakes and world-class Japanese flavors in a high-vibe social oasis.

◼️VVIP WINNER WILL RECEIVE:
- Two VVIP All-Access Passes for Sunday, May 17th. VIP Entry at 11:30am.

- Master Class Tasting: Gain exclusive insights in an intimate session guided by experts.

- Furoshiki Workshop: Complimentary and available for all VVIP guests. Explore the art of sustainable Japanese wrapping includes a beautiful Furoshiki cloth to take home as our gift.

- Super Premium Tasting: Savor legendary and unique labels, usually available only by a bottle for NYC’s fine-dinings.

- Gourmet Pairings: Indulge in buttery A5 Kagoshima Wagyu and the world-renowned Kochi Crown Melon ($140 value).

- MASTER CALLIGRAPHY: Meet artist SEICHO and have your sake glass inscribed with her breathtaking calligraphy—artistry seen in a luxury penthouse on Netflix’s Owning Manhattan (Add-on service)

- Exclusive Gift: Take home two original SAKECON sake glasses to remember the journey.

HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣ Follow .nyc &
2️⃣ Like this post & Tag a friend
3️⃣ Share the 2nd slide to your story and tag us!

Details:

📅 Event Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
📍 Location: SAKE no HANA

Giveaway closes at 11:59pm EST on May 7th. The winner will be contacted via DM. Must be 21+ to enter. This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by Instagram.

In Two weeks! SAKE-CON NYC is Coming Back this May! New York’s Most Stylish Japanese Weekend — An Immersive Experience ✨...
05/03/2026

In Two weeks! SAKE-CON NYC is Coming Back this May!

New York’s Most Stylish Japanese Weekend — An Immersive Experience ✨Grab your tickets and step into an unforgettable weekend🥂

🍶SAKE-CON ‘26 : 5th Anniversary Edition
🗓️ Saturday, May 16th & Sunday May 17th, 12-4pm
📍Sake no Hana (145 Bowery, New York, NY)

🥂 Prepare to immerse yourself in an intimate SAKE-CON experience! Ultimate Sake Selections includes many Award-winning🥇

【Hightlights】
🍶Ultimate Sake Selections + Super Premium Tasting
🍣 Complementary Pairings — Chef-curated sushi, seasonal bites, A5 Kagoshima wagyu, and Kochi Crown Melon samplings and more.
🍷 Master Tasting Class — An intimate guided session
🏮Master Calligraphy - Have renowned artist Seicho inscribe your sake glass.
⛩️ A treasure trove of Marketplace
🪷 Wagashi & Furoshiki Workshop — Hands-on Japanese confectionery making.
🎶 DJ Set & Signature Sake Cocktails — One weekend only, where Japanese brewing tradition meets New York’s most iconic nightlife.

More to follow! We’ve got additional surprises up our sleeves.

【Participating Breweries】







MIDORIKAWA SHUZO





RYUJIN SHUZO
SENJYO SHUZO



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YAMAGUCHI SHUZO
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🎫 Secure Access Link in Bio🍶SAKE-CON ‘26 : 5th Anniversary Edition🗓️ Saturday, May 16th & Sunday May 17th, 12-4pm📍Sake n...
04/07/2026

🎫 Secure Access Link in Bio

🍶SAKE-CON ‘26 : 5th Anniversary Edition
🗓️ Saturday, May 16th & Sunday May 17th, 12-4pm
📍Sake no Hana (145 Bowery, New York, NY)

🥂 Prepare to immerse yourself in an intimate SAKE-CON experience! Ultimate Sake Selections includes many Award-winning🥇

【Hightlights】
🍶Ultimate Sake Selections + Super Premium Tasting
🍣 Complementary Pairings — Chef-curated sushi, seasonal bites, A5 Kagoshima wagyu, and Kochi Crown Melon samplings and more.
🍷 Master Tasting Class — An intimate guided session
🏮DJ & Master Calligraphy
⛩️ A treasure trove of Marketplace
🪷 Wagashi Workshop — Hands-on Japanese confectionery making.
🎶 DJ Set & Signature Sake Cocktails — One weekend only, where Japanese brewing tradition meets New York’s most iconic nightlife.

More to follow! We’ve got additional surprises up our sleeves.

【Participating Breweries】
◼️AUMOUNT SHUZO
◼️BROOKLYN KURA
◼️DASSAI BLUE
◼️HAKKAISAN
◼️IZUMIBASHI
◼️KIKUSUI
◼️ MIDORIKAWA SHUZO
◼️NIHON SAKARI
◼️NOGUCHI NAOHIKO
◼️ORIGAMI SAKE
◼️ SENJYO SHUZO
◼️SHINKAME
◼️TAKARA
◼️TYKU
◼️UKA
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◼️TAKAGI SHUZO
◼️BIJOFU
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◼️SUIGEI
◼️TOSAKIKUSUI
◼️TOSATSURU
◼️TSUKASA BOTAN

【ART】
◼️SEICHO CALLIGRAPHY .shodo
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【SHOP】
◼️Japanklyn
◼️KANBE JUZU
◼️KAYANOYA

More to follow!

Curated by
◼️Kochi Prefecture TOSA
◼️MTC Sake
◼️Niigata Selection
◼️Upstairs NYC

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The world’s most prestigious gathering of paper and ink returns — from Old Master treasures to contemporary editions. More than a fair, it opens doors to curator-led moments at the Met and the Frick, revealing the meticulous craft behind printmaking.

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Upcoming Curated 🗝️The February Shortlist: Where to Be & What to SeeThe definitive guide to NYC’s most anticipated cultu...
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The definitive guide to NYC’s most anticipated cultural gems. ✨ From Hello Kitty’s uncanny art debut and the Art X Fashion evolution at FIT, to a Michelin-pedigree Wagyu sanctuary hidden in NoMad. 🥩 Complete your month with the pinnacle of viticulture at James Suckling’s Great Wines World, where 700 elite labels meet the Manhattan skyline. 🍷

◊ VINTAGE | Great Wines World NYC 700 wines, 60 regions, and the ultimate sunset tasting at The Glasshouse.
◊ CRAFT | The Wagyu Room A secret 10th-floor omakase reimagining the world’s finest beef.
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✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Kikusui VIP Sake Experience! 🍶🎉We celebrated the launch of Kikusui Sake’s ...
08/19/2025

✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Kikusui VIP Sake Experience! 🍶🎉

We celebrated the launch of Kikusui Sake’s “J-Draft” JUNMAI NAMA GENSHU — a canned, easy-to-drink sake that’s perfect for enjoying casually and anytime anywhere.

Highlights of the event included:
🍶 Product presentation by Kikusui president Mr. Takasawa
🍹 Tasting of J-Draft and creative sake cocktails
🎷 Live jazz performance by the Naoya Ogura Band
🎩 Magical entertainment by Josh Pele Magic
📸 Red carpet moments
🛍️ Exclusive first access to purchase the new sake

It was a fun and memorable moment filled with great taste, music, and magic — thank you to all our guests for joining!

Attendees enjoyed tastings of the J-Draft Junmai Nama Genshu along with other premium Kikusui products 🍶, sake cocktails 🍸, and a diverse selection of food pairings blending Japanese and Western cuisine — including Chinese dishes 🥟, pizza 🍕, burgers 🍔, and tacos 🌮 — introducing new ways to enjoy sake. 😋

This launch party symbolized a new chapter for Kikusui Sake, combining tradition with innovation to introduce J-Draft Junmai Nama Genshu to the global market. Kikusui remains committed to honoring the origins of sake while exploring new drinking experiences and expanding into new markets worldwide. 🌏🍶

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