Joy of Sake Aftertaste: INto the Valley of the Dolls March 3 is Girl’s Day in Japan, celebrated with colorful dolls, festive foods and furtive nips of shirozake (sweet white sake) when the parents aren’t looking. To enjoy this happy holiday, we’ve assembled a selection of demure, charming sakes for the ladies and well-built, stalwart […]
Sake Mini Fest @ The Wine House EVENT DETAILS from the organizer: Our sake buyer Merritt Kopina and owner Randy Kemner team up to present some of the greatest brewed beverages on the planet! Come see what many people are trading their weekday martinis for; these are fine, delicate, refreshing and beautiful with wine-like finesse. […]
Vine Connections Sake Tasting at Sakaya Vine Connections Tasting: Tentaka “Hawk in the Heavens” Junmai & Kanbara “Bride of the Fox” Junmai Ginjo When: Fri Mar 12, 2010 6pm to Fri Mar 12, 2010 8pm EST Where: SAKAYA SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Masumi Arabashiri Sake Tasting at Sakaya Masumi Arabashiri Sake Tasting When: Fri Apr 2, 2010 6pm to Fri Apr 2, 2010 8pm EDT Where: SAKAYA SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Masumi Arabashiri Sake Tasting at Sakaya Masumi Arabashiri Sake Tasting When: Fri Mar 26, 2010 6pm to Fri Mar 26, 2010 8pm EDT Where: SAKAYA Event Status: confirmed SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Kotsuzumi Sake Tasting at Sakaya Kotsuzumi Sake Tasting When: Sat Mar 6, 2010 6pm to Sat Mar 6, 2010 8pm EST Where: SAKAYA Event Description: Kotsuzumi Junmai Daiginjo & Tokubetsu Junmai (Hyogo) SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Sake Fest 2010 Presented by Philly.com and Event Navigators Wednesday 14 April 2010 6 to 8:30 PM Loews Philadelphia Hotel Millennium Ballroom – 2nd Floor 1200 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Admission: $59.50 online $69.50 at the door (Adults 21 & older only) Info and tickets: http://www.sakefest.com/
Ichishima Sake Dinner at Blowfish A delectable prefix dinner paired with five of Ichishima’s top sakes. Chef Kenichi will be preparing many varieties of Japanese traditional & exotic dishes to be paired with Ichishima sakes. Guest speakers will be Kenji Ichishima & Michael Simkin. There will be no shortage of dishes to indulge in! Time: […]
I was lucky enough to attend some wonderful and cutting edge sake events this past week. What makes them cutting edge? One word: Organic.
As they say, all good things must come to an end, and sadly Gen Yamamoto’s last day at Soba Totto is February 15th. Please join us on February 15th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, as we celebrate a year of great events and great drinks with Gen at Soba Totto!
2nd Annual Seattle Sake Matsuri The number of participating brewers is increasing (we’re up to 14 now — double last year’s participants!), and the number of available tickets is rapidly decreasing, so please don’t hesitate and do make plans to join us at the Northwest’s premier saké-centric tasting event, the 2nd Annual Seattle Saké Matsuri […]
Sake Tasting & Cultural/Business Exchange in NJ This special event offers Asian and American communities in New Jersey an opportunity to develop friendships and business relations in a fun and casual party-like atmosphere. It’s a gathering of friends to learn and teach Japanese tradition through Sake tasting. This is our first Sake Tasting Event and, […]
Kubota is coming to town!
One of the most famous premium sake brands in all of Japan, “Kubota” has two fantastic sake events scheduled for this week! If you can make it, I think they will be fantastic! Mr. Sanjo from the Brewery will be a special guest at both events and able to answer questions and help introduce you Kubota.
Don’t miss these events
Sake Super-Sensei John Gauntner has come out with his first Iphone app – it’s a version of his valuable sake dictionary that you can carry without at all times now on your Iphone. This is surely to be a much loved app for every sake fan out there.
KUBOTA SAKE at DECIBEL
3 NOTES OF KUBOTA SAKE
and Japanese Party Favors…
with special guest: Masamichi Sanjo – sake sommelier
$18 (limited supplies)
Sake Specials- Hekiju, Tokugetsu, Senju
Sake Sensei George Kao recently taught a fun Sake 101 class with a twist at the beautiful Japanese Culinary Center. The twist? George incorporated a blind tasting contest into the event. It made for a fun and exciting showdown for everyone attending!
Late last year, had the opportunity to meet Mr. Yohei Ito of Akita Seishu Sake Brewery. Akita Seishu is well known for many delicious sakes including both the Kariho and Dewatsuru brands. Mr. Ito was kind enough to agree to answer some questions about the sake world from his point of view.
Sakagura and Asahi Shuzo present
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH, 2010
9:00 PM TO 11:30 PM
Sakagura is very proud of announcing to its much-anticipated sake tasting event. On Friday, we will play proud host to the most distinguished brewery, Asahi Shuzo that is well known by “Kubota†series from Niigata, Japan. (http://www.asahi-shuzo.co.jp).
There are several upcoming sake events in NYC that introduce the exciting new AKIRA brand of organic junmai sake from Ishikawa prefecture. This sake is not yet for sale in the US market, so this is a very RARE chance to try this delicious organic sake rice made into a beautiful sake!
Sake Tasting at the Poison Cup EVENT DETAILS: The Poison Cup is hosting the best wine classes in Chicago. Come for one or come for all of them. Each are $25, which includes plenty of wine and appropriate food pairings. March 7th Class: Sake The Poison Cup is taking a break from Wine and delving […]
UrbanSake.com and Jon Hills from Hills Learning Japanese Language School co-sponsored a fun Sake 101 and Japanese Language 101 class held at ONYA udon noodle resturant.
Do you like Hot Sake? Maybe you do.. but knowing not to go too hot is key.
Come find out why. The Japanese Culinary Center presents “How to pick and drink sake at it’s opportune temperatureâ€. You will be amazed at how big a difference temperature plays in the taste of a good sake.
Akira Organic Junmai at SAKAGURA! Sakagura and Kanazawa Daichi present “AKIRA NIGHTâ€ã€€æ»‰ãƒŠã‚¤ãƒˆã€Žè¾²é‚〠THE FARMER’S SPIRIT Sake and Food from the Japanese Organic Farm, “Kanazawa Daichi†THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 2010 8:00 PM TO 9:30 PM Sakagura is very excited to invite Sake Connoisseurs to a Thursday evening tasting event of great sakes and 100% organic rice […]
New York Vintners Hosts: East Meets West – Katsuyama Brewery at NY Vintners January 23 at 1-3pm Saturday, January 23rd, New York Vintners will host a special guest and provide an incredible opportunity to taste super premium sakes unavailable in the United States. Mr. Jihei Isawa, Vice President of Katsuyama Brewery, will be in the […]
Aspec Sake Tasting at Sakaya What ASPEC Sake Tasting When Sat Feb 6 6pm – Sat Feb 6 8pm SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Sake 101 =Blind Tasting Challenge= The Japanese Culinary Center would like to offer a basic sake class, “SAKE 101”, on Thursday January 21st. We are going to taste 5 different types of sakes and introduce why each type gives you different tastes and flavors. We also have a special “NAMA” sake at the event which […]
Akira Sake Tasting at Sakaya Description: Akira Junmai Ginjo (Ishikawa) Are you looking for new sake, organic sake, or great Junmai for warm sake? Please join our tasting event at Sakaya on Feb. 4th from 5pm! You can try organic junmai “Akira†(not available U.S. market yet), and also you can enjoy the big difference […]
Mutual Trading Sake Tasting at Sakaya NY Mutual Trading Tasting When: Fri, January 29, 6pm – 8pm Description: Take no Tsuyu Junmai (Yamagata) & Tama no Hikari Yamahai Ginjo (Kyoto) SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
World Sake Tasting at Sakaya World Sake Tasting When Fri, January 22, 6pm – 8pm Description: Kamoizumi Shusen “Three Dots” Junmai & Kamoizumi “Summer Snow” Nigori (Hiroshima) SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Japan Prestige Sake Tasting at Sakaya Japan Prestige Sake Tasting When Fri, January 15, 6pm – 8pm Jukusei Jozen Mizunogotoshi Junmai Ginjo (Niigata) SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
The Twin Cities A25 sake and sushi tastine The Twin Cities Sake Meetup Group Happy New Year! Wishing you all a wonderful sake-filled 2010! Let’s check out the ‘new’ A25 sake and sushi joint (formerly Anemoni, attached to Azia). There’s a lengthly sake list I hear and some hard-to-find sakes. If we meet at 5:30 […]
Nanbu Bijin Sake Tasting at Sakaya The First NAMA sake tasting of the year! What: Nanbu Bijin Namazake Tasting When: Sat Jan 9 3pm – Sat Jan 9 6pm SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
New Year’s Eve is about as loaded a holiday as you can get. All the pressure to be at the perfect party with that special someone at the stroke of midnight toasting with a glistening flute of the best champagne. And the New Year’s Resolutions – Don’t get me started on that subject.
IF you live in New York City and you love sushi, chances are very high you’ve discovered Kanoyama Sushi Restaurant. Scott introduced me to this place on Superbowl Sunday several years ago. As you may know, this is the one evening of the year when you can really have your pick of restaurants. While the world was enjoying the Superbowl halftime show, I was enjoying the spectacular sushi.
Komegashi Too Sake Tasting Dinner Sake Tasting Dinner at Komegashi too! This is the best opportunity to learn sake and Japanese food all at once! We have prepared excellent selection of food, each dish paired with different sake, a terrific way to enjoy them all together! See More Details here: http://komegashi.com/event/sake_tasting2010.html Ticket $85(including tax, gratuity […]
Learn about Sake and get a Japanese lesson in the process! HEY! You got your sake tasting in my Japanese language lesson! No, You got your Japanese language lesson in my sake tasting! >Sign Up Now! Hills Learning, a language school next to Grand Central, is teaming with the sake experts at UrbanSake.com to offer […]
For me personally, I’ll look back on 2009 as a year with some struggles, some fun and some really great sake! …And, at least for me, sake helps with both struggles and with fun.
It’s the time of year again when we salute some of the best sakes of the year… Just like the Oscars with lots more sake and a lot less movie stars. This year’s list of winners runs the gamut from honjozo to cup sake to the finest junmai daiginjo. All of it delicious in it’s own special and unique way.
Please join us for our end-of-year holiday party at Soba Totto on December 16th!
Los Angeles Sake Hi Everyone! The venue for next Friday’s LA Sake meetup is set for En sushi. This will be a super time with great sake, food and the best bartender in LA to boot. You aren’t going to want to miss it! The cap on this event will be 15 people, so make […]
Taste of Kikusui = The Sake of Happiness = “KIKUSUI Shuzo†is one of the finest breweries in Japan. They have been putting their efforts into discovering not only sensational sakes, but innovative new concepts as well. One such new concept is the development of a computer that pairs sake with its ideal food. We […]
If you can count on one thing, I would say it’s that the folks involved with the Akita Sake Club know how to throw a sake party! It’s that time of year again, and I was lucky enough to snag an ticket to the wonderful and fun Akita Sake Club sake tasting! This time around, […]
Everyone, Please join us for our post-Thanksgiving bar night at Soba Totto on Saturday, November 28th. This time around we’ll be celebrating the end of the Fall with drink specials ($2 off) on three of the best Hiyaoroshi namazake of the season (Sawanoi, Urakasumi, and Wakatake Onikoroshi). Looking forward to seeing you as we begin the holiday season!
I was delighted to get the opportunity to sit down with Mr. Jouji Sato, president of Akita’s Hinomaru Jozo Sake Brewery. Sato-san was in New York promoting his sakes and my friend Linda Noel Kawabata arranged for us to talk. Linda is the USA Brand Manager for Akita Sake Promotion and Export Council (ASPEC) and […]
I saw this great news tidbit on Kyodo News and found this fantastic! I wonder if sake has been served in the White House yet? prolly has! I’m especially excited as this story features Koichi Saura from Sake Samurai and Urakasumi fame! Yea Saura-san! Via Kyodo News: Japanese sake makes debut in British parliament Koichi […]
When Sake Hana talks, people listen! or at least rabid sake fans listen. I was happy to be on the Sake Hana email list to get a notice about a special event being held in their little sake hideaway. Scott, Chizuko-san and I made our reservations for a special event: Naraman Muroka sake at different […]
Vine Connection Sake Tasting at Sakaya Vine Connection Sake Tasting When: Sat Dec 19, 2009 5pm to Sat Dec 19, 2009 7pm EST Where: Sakaya SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
KAMOIZUMI NIGHT Night at SAKAGURA! Sakagura and Kamoizumi Shuzo Co., LTD. Present “KAMOIZUMI NIGHT†THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, 2009 7:00 PM TO 9:00 PM Sakagura is cordially invites you to a Thursday evening tasting event of great sakes and seasonal appetizers with Kamoizumi Shuzo from Hiroshima, Japan. http://www.kamoizumi.co.jp/about/index.php#gaiyou (Japanese only) We will welcome Mr. Kazuhiro Maegaki, […]
The good sake times keep rollin’ people! What is it about the Fall that delivers so many wonderful sake-rific events?! Must be the start of the sake brewing season that gets everyone’s sake mojo flowing and the events underway. I’m all for sake mojo so let’s take a look at my latest tasting adventure took […]
I was lucky enough to hear about a true “underground” tasting at Decibel, the much beloved downstairs sake bar in the East Village. The vibe was very much a Japanese speakeasy crossed with a flash mob. It was crowded, but fun to see all the regular Decibel customers enjoying a taste of some fantastic sakes. […]
Matsuri Restuarant has been ramping up their sake events and I was delighted to attend a recent event there devoted to Umenoyado sake sponsored by Daiei Trading Sake Importers. I last had Umenoyado sake at a tasting event at Sakaya back in Feb 2009. It was there that I first met Mr. Moriura. Moriura-san did […]
Niigata SENA Tasting at Sakaya Niigata SENA Tasting When Sat, December 12, 4pm – 6pm Where SAKAYA Description Kakurei Daiginjo & Kirinzan Daiginjo SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Sakaya Anniversary Tasting SAKAYA Anniversary Tasting When Fri, December 5, 5pm – 7pm Where SAKAYA SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Sakaya Anniversary Tasting SAKAYA Anniversary Tasting When Fri, December 4, 6pm – 8pm Where SAKAYA SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Takaisami Tokubetsu Junmai Tasting at Sakaya Takaisami Tokubetsu Junmai Tasting When Sat, November 28, 5pm – 7pm Where SAKAYA SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
JFC Sake Tasting at Sakaya JFC Sake Tasting When: Fri, November 20, 6pm – 8pm Where: SAKAYA Description: Gasanryu Honjozo & Junmai (Yamagata) SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Wataribune Junmai Ginjo at Sakaya Wataribune Junmai Ginjo at Sakaya Sat, November 14, 5pm – 7pm SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Free Daiei Sake Tasting at Matsuri Event Organizer’s Description: Due to popular demand, we are excited to announce we’re hosting a FREE SAKE TASTING NIGHT at Matsuri in partnership with the Daiei Trading Company. Try different types of Sakes from all over Japan, learn sake terminology, origins, food pairings, and discover your inner Japanese palette! […]
Sake & Artisanal Cheese: East Meets West Sake & Artisanal Cheese: East Meets West When Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 Where Artisanal Premium Cheese Center Description Deluxe Sakes and Artisanal Cheeses East meets West Fine Sakes comprise a world unto themselves, just like Artisanal Cheeses, each of them distinct, delightful and delicious. Join Akiko Katayama, America’s […]
Our friend Michael over at LosAngelesSake.com has done what SO many tech savvy sake fans have been clamoring for! A sake Iphone app! This is the kind of thing that I always said, I wish I knew how to do that! Luck for us, Michael does and he has coded a pretty super sake Iphone […]
Murai Family Sake Tasting at Landmark Tasting of Murai Family Sakes at Landmark. 5-8:30pm Landmark Wine and Sake 167 West 23rd street New York NY 10011 212-242-2323
FALL SAKE TASTING EVENT #2 October, 29th, 2009 (Thur) 6-11pm $48 (5 courses of fine food & sake) Please make a reservation Kappa Sake House 388 5th Ave. Park Slope, NY 11215 / 718-832-2970 [email protected] Appetizer 1) MISO TOFU Warm organic tofu served with sweet miso sauce 2) SALMON SKIN SALAD Crunchy broiled salmon skin […]
There was a wonderful tasting this week held at Matsuri Restaurant in Chelsea featuring the delicious sakes of Joto Sake. What made this event especially exciting was the presence of four of Joto sake brewers!
Sake Day comes once a year on Oct 1st. This year, I was a little distracted with a certain boat trip, but in my soul, every day is Sake Day. For Sake Day 2009, I was honored to be asked by the Japan Times for an interview about all things sake. Take a look at […]
Sake 101: Sake Made Simple Event Organizer’s Description: Saké 101: Saké Made Simple Here at Saké Nomi, we believe the more we learn about saké, the more we can enjoy it! Our semi-regularly scheduled Saké 101: “The Basics,” or “Why Does This Stuff Taste So Good?” is a big part of our ongoing effort to […]
Sake Nomi Manga Event Event Organizer’s Description: Saké Nomi in the Funny Papers Kurodo Publication Anime & Manga Event A couple months back, we got quite a shock (and, a bit of a thrill) when friends in Japan informed us we were featured in the manga magazine (great potential band name?), Big Comic Original. ‘Seems […]
New Yorkers: Taste The Record Setting Nanbu Toji Gold Medal SakeÌ & Gain Personal Insight Into America’s Fascination With The Wine of Japan Nanbu Toji Gold Medal & Murai Family SakeÌ Tasting Date: November 9 Time: 6:30 (approximately 2 hours) Cost: $45 Trade and Press Inquiries: Contact Monica Samuels (562) 331-0128 Limited Seating: 35 people […]
Have you ever wanted to tour Japan and visit the places where sake is made? I just heard about an amazing opportunity to do just that!! Sake-World expert John Gaunter and TokyoFoodCast dynamo Etsuko Nakamura are undertaking something I had always wished existed – Sake Brewery Tours!
“The Ninth Autumn Akita Sake Tasting Event†ASC was established in June 2006 to introduce AKITA Prefecture’s sake, food, and goods to the people in the NYC area. This Autumn, ASC is proud to announce “The Akita Sake Tasting Event†on November 11, 2009. Please join over 20 visiting sake brewers from Akita and different […]
Joto Sake Seminar and Tasting at Matsuri Tuesday, October 20th, at Matsuri in the Maritime Hotel: an advanced sake seminar for the trade and serious sake consumers from 5 to 6pm; we will transition to an open sake tasting from 6 to 8pm in Matsuri’s cocktail lounge. We will be pouring 20+ more sakes, including […]
Joto Sake Dinner at L’Artusi Monday, October 19th, 7 to 9 PM at L’Artusi: A four-course Sake and Italian food pairing dinner at L’Artusi in the West Village, 228 West 10th Street, between Hudson and Bleecker; $95 per person including gratuity and tax; reservations, 212-255-5757. Former chef at Babbo and Le Bernardin, Gabriel Thompson will […]
Ninkiichi Junmai Ginjo Tasting Friday, October 16, 2009, 6-8pm JFC Tasting Ninkiichi Junmai Ginjo SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Japan Prestige Sake Hiyaoroshi Tasting Friday, October 24, 2009, 5-7pm Japan Prestige Sake Hiyaoroshi Tasting SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Japan Prestige Sake Hiyaoroshi Tasting Friday, October 30, 2009, 6-8pm Japan Prestige Sake Hiyaoroshi Tasting SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
8 Dish Kaiten-Style Sushi Dinner with Sake Tasting EVENT DETAILS: Tonight, we invite you to an 8-course sake dinner at Wasabi served kaiten-style. Enjoy a fun evening tasting a variety of modern Japanese cuisine served to you on a conveyor belt! Executive Chef Miguel Choy, who was born in Peru, combined Japanese and Latin American […]
Naraman Sake Tasting at SAKAYA Naraman Brewery Tasting When: Fri Nov 6, 2009 6pm to Fri Nov 6, 2009 8pm EST Event Description: Naraman Junmai Sake (Fukushima) SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
NYC: Sake & Cheese at NY Vintners EVENT DETAILS: We will taste five sakes paired with five artisanal cheeses. The sake will include a wide range of styles, including: cloudy, sweet and vintage.sake. WEBSITE: http://newyorkvintners.com/p-4425-sake-and-cheese-g.aspx Oct 25, 2009 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Location: New York Vintners 21 Warren Street New York, New York 10007 […]
NYC: Sake & Cheese at NY Vintners EVENT DETAILS: We will taste five sakes paired with five cheeses from “East Village Cheese.” The sake will include a cloudy sake in addition to a sweeter sake. WEBSITE: http://newyorkvintners.com/p-4424-sake-and-cheese-g.aspx Oct 20, 2009 (Wed) 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: New York Vintners 21 Warren Street New York, […]
Hi Everyone, It’s the Fall, and we’re excited to be back from our Summer vacation! Please join us for our next bar night at our favorite restaurant and bar: Soba Totto! As you know, Soba Totto has one of the best bars in the city. And more importantly, they have the best bartender in the city (Gen Yamamoto), who has created an awesome (and always changing) sake list!
Our Arrival in Osaka was rainy, but still exciting – they had a high school band playing and lots of kids were out to see the big boat pull into port. One thing that set Osaka apart from Sendai, Hakodate and even Tokyo was the development of the Pier area. Literally STEPS from the ship […]
As we slowly docked in Tokyo Harbor, I heard this odd noise off in the distance. As we drew closer, I saw clearly that there were live Taiko Drummers stationed on the dock to greet us! It was a very memorable welcome ceremony and I couldn’t wait to get off the ship and start exploring Tokyo!
This morning I woke up as the Seven Seas Mariner was pulling into the harbor at Sendai located in Japan’s Miyagi Prefecture. Downtown Sendai City is actually about a 45 min drive from the industrial port area where we had docked. Most guests were on their way to tours and excursions, but I was leaning off the ship’s balcony looking for someone.
Beyond the standard brews, there are may alternate production methods that offer unusual tastes and unique flavors!
Kanpai Japan! Today the Seven Seas Mariner landed in Japan! Specifically the charming city of Hakodate, on the large northern island of Hokkaido.
Beyond the standard brews, there are may alternate production methods that offer unusual tastes and unique flavors!
Today was the sake tasting that I call “a walk on the wild side” of sake. We tasted 3 super funky brews that will surely widen your view of what sake can taste like!
Beyond the standard brews, there are may alternate production methods that offer unusual tastes and unique flavors!
Today was the sake tasting that I call “a walk on the wild side” of sake. We tasted 3 super funky brews that will surely widen your view of what sake can taste like!
Beyond the standard brews, there are may alternate production methods that offer unusual tastes and unique flavors!
I’ll admit I approached today with a bit of trepidation. Coming of age in the cold war 1980’s, films, TV and even the President infamously portrayed the USSR as the “Evil Empire”. 30 years and a cultural revolution later, I didn’t know what to expect of my first visit to Russia. Sake Cruise ’09 sailed […]
I went to bed on Sept 20th, 2009 and woke up on Sept 22nd, 2009. We crossed the international date line overnight and Sept 21, 2009 just didn’t happen! I’m not quite sure how all this works and why this is done, but I’m just along for the ride and having a great time.
Today was our second full day at sea. No stops, no ports of call, sailing all day, all night.
You might think that this leads to a feeling of being bored and all cooped up, but quite on the contrary, the staff organizes lots and lots of activities: games, lectures, dancing, bridge, tea, concerts, comedy, and of course, SAKE TASTINGS!
Day 4 onboard the Seven Seas Mariner was action packed! I woke up in Dutch Harbor Alaska. This was our last day on American Soil as we would be sailing out at 1pm across the Bering strait on our 2 day voyage to Siberia. This was also my first day off the ship since boarding. […]
Today was a big day on Sake Cruise 2009! Not only is today our first day “at sea” (i.e. no ports of call – sailing the open ocean all day) but today was also my first Sake Seminar for the Guests aboard the Seven Seas mariner as well as an informal staff training. The day […]
I won’t lie – last night, our first evening on board, was rough! 15 foot waves were bouncing us around and I even heard the experienced crew complaining of sea sickness. Choppy waters out the window were cresting white and loud. “Will the entire two weeks to Japan be like this?”, I couldn’t help but […]
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