Sake Celebrates JET 30th Anniversary
15th March 2017, UK Houses of Parliament
The British Japanese Parliamentary Group (BJPG) and JETAAUK hosted a beautiful reception to celebrate 30 years since British participants on the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme (JET) Programme first returned to the UK from Japan, in 1987.
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The British Japanese Parliamentary Group (BJPG) and JETAAUK hosted a beautiful reception to celebrate 30 years since British participants on the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme (JET) Programme first returned to the UK from Japan, in 1987.
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Sake hospitality at the Japan Securities Summit in London
7th March, Mansion House
The Japan Securities Association hosts a biannual summit on investment relating to Japan in London and Sake Samurai UK were delighted to host a sake reception at the 2017 edition.
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The Japan Securities Association hosts a biannual summit on investment relating to Japan in London and Sake Samurai UK were delighted to host a sake reception at the 2017 edition.
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Gateway to the West – Introducing sake from Kyushu Island
7th March, Morton’s Club Mayfair
On 7th March, Nishinoseki sake made its debut in the UK. Nishinoseki, meaning both “Gateway to the West” and “Champion of the West”, is one of the rare sake houses that faithfully conveys the long-loved and authentic taste of Kyushu and Southern Japan in its brews.
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On 7th March, Nishinoseki sake made its debut in the UK. Nishinoseki, meaning both “Gateway to the West” and “Champion of the West”, is one of the rare sake houses that faithfully conveys the long-loved and authentic taste of Kyushu and Southern Japan in its brews.
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Sake at Japan Week in Scotland
21st February 2017
Sake Samurai UK were proud to support the second sake event to take place in Scotland this February 21st. Organised by the Consulate of Japan in Scotland, the event was held at the University of Stirling in order to introduce sake culture to academics and university students.
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Sake Samurai UK were proud to support the second sake event to take place in Scotland this February 21st. Organised by the Consulate of Japan in Scotland, the event was held at the University of Stirling in order to introduce sake culture to academics and university students.
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Oxford Nippon Dining Black Tie Dinner
10th February 2017, Oxford University
Every year, the Oxford Nippon Dining Club hosts a much anticipated black-tie dinner at the University. Members belonging or related to the Japanese Faculty gather for supper and a few drinks, putting work aside to enjoy a relaxing evening with members of the faculty.
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Every year, the Oxford Nippon Dining Club hosts a much anticipated black-tie dinner at the University. Members belonging or related to the Japanese Faculty gather for supper and a few drinks, putting work aside to enjoy a relaxing evening with members of the faculty.
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Japanese Film and Sake Roadshow UK
February and March 2017
Taking inspiration from Charlie Chaplin’s famous quote “Life is a desire, not a meaning”, the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2017 featured an all-encompassing introduction to Japanese cinema through the prism of “desires, hopes and impulses”. Presenting films by established and up-and-coming directors, animation, documentary and classics, this year’s programme provided a vivid insight into what drives human action.
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Taking inspiration from Charlie Chaplin’s famous quote “Life is a desire, not a meaning”, the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2017 featured an all-encompassing introduction to Japanese cinema through the prism of “desires, hopes and impulses”. Presenting films by established and up-and-coming directors, animation, documentary and classics, this year’s programme provided a vivid insight into what drives human action.
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Wentworth Golf Club Hosts First Sake Dinner
4th and 18th February 2017
Over the years, Sake Samurai UK has worked to spread Sake culture through different fields, including the City, the Diplomatic Services, the Arts, academic institutions and sporting circles.
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Over the years, Sake Samurai UK has worked to spread Sake culture through different fields, including the City, the Diplomatic Services, the Arts, academic institutions and sporting circles.
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Gekkeikan Master Cooking Competition 2017
29th January 2017, London
After its debut in 2016, Japan Centre hosted its second sake themed “Gekkeikan Master Cooking Competition”, which is designed to promote the concept of “Sake to Eat”.
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After its debut in 2016, Japan Centre hosted its second sake themed “Gekkeikan Master Cooking Competition”, which is designed to promote the concept of “Sake to Eat”.
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Sake educator award at the Wine and Spirit Education Trust
23rd January, The Guild Hall
The Wine and Spirit Education Trust is undoubtedly the world largest wine, spirit and sake education body spreading across 73 countries. In 2016 over 72.000 candidates took WSET qualifications and the award giving ceremony took place in the flagship city, London at the Guild Hall. It was encouraging for the sake industry to witness several awards went to sake related organization and personalities.
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The Wine and Spirit Education Trust is undoubtedly the world largest wine, spirit and sake education body spreading across 73 countries. In 2016 over 72.000 candidates took WSET qualifications and the award giving ceremony took place in the flagship city, London at the Guild Hall. It was encouraging for the sake industry to witness several awards went to sake related organization and personalities.
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Sake and Washoku Promotion Dinner at Cambridge University
21st January 2017, Corpus Christi College Cambridge University
After two years of planning, Sake Samurai UK held a long-awaited and hugely successful Sake and Washoku cuisine dinner at Cambridge University. This was made possible by Dr Barak Kushner, Reader in Japanese history, who helped to orchestrate and host the event at his college. Without his efforts the event would not have been possible, Sincere thanks also to the Japan Embassy in London, Mr Hiranaka, Mr Karasawa and Minister Iida, who sponsored the evening’s splendid dinner.
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After two years of planning, Sake Samurai UK held a long-awaited and hugely successful Sake and Washoku cuisine dinner at Cambridge University. This was made possible by Dr Barak Kushner, Reader in Japanese history, who helped to orchestrate and host the event at his college. Without his efforts the event would not have been possible, Sincere thanks also to the Japan Embassy in London, Mr Hiranaka, Mr Karasawa and Minister Iida, who sponsored the evening’s splendid dinner.
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Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry New Year Party
8th January, Drapers Hall in the City
Japanese people traditionally celebrate the new year by sipping sacred sake which has been offered to the gods at local shrines, known as omiki. Sake was originally used purely as a libation, but over time came to be enjoyed by ordinary people, in the course of day to day life.
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Japanese people traditionally celebrate the new year by sipping sacred sake which has been offered to the gods at local shrines, known as omiki. Sake was originally used purely as a libation, but over time came to be enjoyed by ordinary people, in the course of day to day life.
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Cambridge University Anglo-Japanese Society introduces sake to members
3rd Jan 2017, Cambridge
Sake Samurai UK, administrated by Yoshitake & Associates, is pleased to enter into a working partnership with the Cambridge University Anglo-Japanese Society (CUAJS) to develop UK-Japan relations and mutual understanding. For the launch event, a jointly organised sake tasting evening was held.
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Sake Samurai UK, administrated by Yoshitake & Associates, is pleased to enter into a working partnership with the Cambridge University Anglo-Japanese Society (CUAJS) to develop UK-Japan relations and mutual understanding. For the launch event, a jointly organised sake tasting evening was held.
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Emperor’s Birthday Celebration
13th Dec 2016, Embassy of Japan in the UK
The celebration of Emperor Akihito’s birthday is always the most well attended event at the Japanese embassy in London. This year, over three hundred guests came together to celebrate His Imperial Majesty’s 83rd year.
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The celebration of Emperor Akihito’s birthday is always the most well attended event at the Japanese embassy in London. This year, over three hundred guests came together to celebrate His Imperial Majesty’s 83rd year.
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Sake unites the hearts of sports lovers: Oku Memorial Rugby Cup
3rd December 2016, Richmond
On 29th November 2016, Ambassador Koji Tsuruoka awarded the Foreign Minister’s Commendation to Mr Reg Clark, CEO of Rhino Rugby, for his contribution to the promotion of mutual understanding between Japan and the UK through rugby.
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On 29th November 2016, Ambassador Koji Tsuruoka awarded the Foreign Minister’s Commendation to Mr Reg Clark, CEO of Rhino Rugby, for his contribution to the promotion of mutual understanding between Japan and the UK through rugby.
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Exploring new market for sake in Latvia
15th November 2016
While the Japanese Embassy in the UK has been working hard to promote Sake and Japanese culture for many years, Japanese embassies across the world are beginning to follow its example.
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While the Japanese Embassy in the UK has been working hard to promote Sake and Japanese culture for many years, Japanese embassies across the world are beginning to follow its example.
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Sake Experience at Posterscope
3rd November 2016
Sake Samurai in the UK has been supporting Japanese-UK related organisations since 2004 by hosting sake tasting opportunities across the country and across different academic (Sake Academy) and professional institutions (Sake and the City). This event was hosted by Metro Ad Agency of Japan for Posterscope in London (the Out of Home specialist brand of Dentsu Aegis Network group), an authentic taste of Japanese culture.
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Sake Samurai in the UK has been supporting Japanese-UK related organisations since 2004 by hosting sake tasting opportunities across the country and across different academic (Sake Academy) and professional institutions (Sake and the City). This event was hosted by Metro Ad Agency of Japan for Posterscope in London (the Out of Home specialist brand of Dentsu Aegis Network group), an authentic taste of Japanese culture.
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Woman in Business Seminar
2nd November 2016
Helen Akiyama the founder of Akiyama Connects was delighted to facilitate an event at Stanton House Hotel (close to Swindon) on Wednesday 2nd November with guest speaker Rie Yoshitake from Yoshitake & Associates and Sake Samurai. The event was well attended with members of the Japanese community as well as supporters from the local community.
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Helen Akiyama the founder of Akiyama Connects was delighted to facilitate an event at Stanton House Hotel (close to Swindon) on Wednesday 2nd November with guest speaker Rie Yoshitake from Yoshitake & Associates and Sake Samurai. The event was well attended with members of the Japanese community as well as supporters from the local community.
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Sake – lifting the spirit of UK-Japan relations post-Brexit
31st October 2016
To strengthen Japan-UK collaboration and investment ties before, during and after Brexit, the Embassy of Japan and The British Japanese Parliamentary Group jointly hosted a reception at the Portcullis House, inviting MP’s and Peers, the FCO and representatives of Japanese and UK companies and media. Sake Samurai UK was invited to support the reception and took the opportunity to introduce sake and Japanese culture to guests.
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To strengthen Japan-UK collaboration and investment ties before, during and after Brexit, the Embassy of Japan and The British Japanese Parliamentary Group jointly hosted a reception at the Portcullis House, inviting MP’s and Peers, the FCO and representatives of Japanese and UK companies and media. Sake Samurai UK was invited to support the reception and took the opportunity to introduce sake and Japanese culture to guests.
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Sake Experience at Ernst and Young
24th October 2016
One of the major activities of Sake Samurai UK is to introduce sake and Japanese culture to multinational companies in the City of London. On 24th Oct, Sake Samurai UK held a Sake tasting experience at Ernst and Young’s (E&Y) Japan-UK Trade Event. The evening was run by the award winning Far East Network, which aims to encourage diversity within E&Y and the Japan Business Services team. Rose Telyczka, who worked with Sake Samurai at Oxford University initiated the event to continue her support for Japanese culture in a professional context.
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One of the major activities of Sake Samurai UK is to introduce sake and Japanese culture to multinational companies in the City of London. On 24th Oct, Sake Samurai UK held a Sake tasting experience at Ernst and Young’s (E&Y) Japan-UK Trade Event. The evening was run by the award winning Far East Network, which aims to encourage diversity within E&Y and the Japan Business Services team. Rose Telyczka, who worked with Sake Samurai at Oxford University initiated the event to continue her support for Japanese culture in a professional context.
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The return of Tosa sake – Tosa Sake Fair 2016
Following a successful first expedition to London last year, the Tosa sake delegation wowed UK trade and sake lovers again with a selection of nihonshu from the “Land of Sake”. Six sake makers lead by Mr Akihiko Takemura from Tsukasabotan and much respected Father of Kochi Yeast, Dr Haruhiko Uehigashi attended a three-day Tosa Sake Fair in London. On the 10th October, the Embassy of Japan hosted the Tosa sake Seminar and Tasting for trade and press.
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Sake Academy at the London Business School
The Sake Academy initiative was launched in 2014 at St John’s College, Oxford.
Spearheaded by Sake Expert Rie Yoshitake, Sake Academy aimed to introduce Japan’s national beverage and culture to bright young minds, who would go on to become future world leaders.
Since then, Rie Yoshitake and her team at Yoshitake & Associates have expanded the Sake Academy initiative across academic institutions both in the UK and abroad including the London Business School, Cambridge Judge Business School, Edinburgh University, IESE…and its geographic reach only continues to grow.
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Spearheaded by Sake Expert Rie Yoshitake, Sake Academy aimed to introduce Japan’s national beverage and culture to bright young minds, who would go on to become future world leaders.
Since then, Rie Yoshitake and her team at Yoshitake & Associates have expanded the Sake Academy initiative across academic institutions both in the UK and abroad including the London Business School, Cambridge Judge Business School, Edinburgh University, IESE…and its geographic reach only continues to grow.
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Sake Tasting at The Holburne Museum in Bath
1st October 2016
On World Sake Day, the Bath and Beppu Friendship Association in collaboration with Sake Samurai organised a unique and groundbreaking sake tasting in the elegant setting of Bath’s Holburne Museum. This was also the headline event for The Great Bath Feast. Nishinoseki, the household sake brand from Oita prefecture in Kyushu, generously sponsored sake for this event, offering a heartwarming, quintessential taste of Kyushu.
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On World Sake Day, the Bath and Beppu Friendship Association in collaboration with Sake Samurai organised a unique and groundbreaking sake tasting in the elegant setting of Bath’s Holburne Museum. This was also the headline event for The Great Bath Feast. Nishinoseki, the household sake brand from Oita prefecture in Kyushu, generously sponsored sake for this event, offering a heartwarming, quintessential taste of Kyushu.
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World Sake Day
1st October 2016
The 1st October was World Sake Day. Watch this video to learn more about Japan's national drink and how to celebrate with Sake!
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The 1st October was World Sake Day. Watch this video to learn more about Japan's national drink and how to celebrate with Sake!
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IWC Award Winning Sake Seminar & Tasting
8th July 2016 Embassy of Japan
Following the excitement of the awards dinner, the proud champion and shortlisted trophy sake makers gathered at the embassy of Japan to showcase a selection of premium sake to trade, media and friends of Sake Samurai. The afternoon began with a seminar section, followed by brief presentations from nine of the award winning sake makers. Each sake maker passionately and charmingly introduced their sake brewery and philosophy, as well as the story of the winning sake itself.
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Following the excitement of the awards dinner, the proud champion and shortlisted trophy sake makers gathered at the embassy of Japan to showcase a selection of premium sake to trade, media and friends of Sake Samurai. The afternoon began with a seminar section, followed by brief presentations from nine of the award winning sake makers. Each sake maker passionately and charmingly introduced their sake brewery and philosophy, as well as the story of the winning sake itself.
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