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Raise a glass! It's time to celebrate World Sake Day in New York City at The 2025 World Sake Day Festival, which is poised & ready to showcase the best sake tastings and cultural experiences that will quench your thirst and spark wanderlust! From award-winning sips to rooftop views, it all starts at 5:00pm on Friday October 3, 2025 at The W LOFT.
Grab your $39 GA Ticket (a $71 value) for admission to this sip-tacular soirée, complete with 15 Tastings from a selection of 25+ Japanese and US Breweries, as well as a Souvenir Sake Glass to take home and relive the memories!
In its 5th year, dive into an incredible evening celebrating premium sake with selections from over 25 renowned breweries from Japan and the U.S., including pours from Emishiki Sensation, Kuroushi Black Bull, and Tengumai. Your ticket includes 15 tastings and a souvenir sake glass, plus access to curated Japanese foods (for purchase).
Plus, enjoy an exclusive opportunity to meet Michelin-starred sommelier Steve Kim of Restaurant l’Abeille and sip a one-of-a-kind cocktail crafted by award-winning mixologist Takuma Watanabe of Martiny's Bar, NYC. Set against the stunning backdrop of the NYC skyline, be wowed by a massive art installation by Ikuma Design, live event photography, and a portrait pop-up by Japanese artists Hiroshi Masuda and Remi Yamamoto.
Finally, browse an artisanal market showcasing Asian crafts, ceramics, candles, and more, all while sipping in bliss with your best pals in tow. Trust us - this is one soirée you cannot miss...
World Sake Day returns, celebrating Japan’s national beverage with New Yorkers! Held every October, this festival honors the beginning of the sake brewing season in Japan and showcases Japanese culture, craftsmanship, and connection through sake.
World Sake Day was founded by Mika Furuya in 2021, with the inaugural event held at her venue, MIKA Bar in Bushwick, in collaboration with Shinobu Kato of Kato Sake Works. That first celebration featured 12 sakes from four companies, Kato Sake Works, Gosakeman, Kubota, and Skurnik Wines, and drew over 300 attendees. Since then, the event has grown significantly in both scale and impact, establishing itself as a key moment in the city’s cultural calendar.
Now in its fifth year, World Sake Day NYC showcases over an impressive lineup of sakes from breweries across Japan and the United States. The event brings together traditional craftsmanship and contemporary innovation, treating you to a rare opportunity to explore the diversity of sake in one place. Each year, new breweries and expressions are introduced, expanding the reach and appreciation of Japanese sake culture.
At its core, the mission of World Sake Day is to celebrate and promote Japanese craft sake by connecting guests directly with the brewers who make it. Through this connection, the event highlights the stories, people, and heritage that make sake unique. This year, the celebration will take place at the stunning W LOFT, an ideal backdrop for an evening of discovery and connection - especially considering the rooftop views!
In addition to all the sips, delish eats, and sights, you'll delight in a few unexpected surprises throughout the night. Come thirsty, leave feeling like you just got home from a Tokyo escape...
Your $39 GA Ticket (a $71 Value) Includes:
May purchase as many tickets as you like for personal use or for gifting.
Event runs from 5:00pm until 9:00pm.
Only valid for event on Friday October 3, 2025.
