Japanese sake and whisky breweries host local events

Various breweries in Japan are hosting events to showcase traditional brewing cultures. In Akashi, Eigashima Shuzo offers guided tours of its historic wooden sake breweries and whisky distillery, which has held a whisky manufacturing license since 1919. Visitors can tour the museum and storage facilities containing approximately 2,000 barrels, followed by tastings of sake, plum wine, and whisky.

In Fussa, Tokyo, the 5th Fussa Kura開き (Sake Brewery Opening) will take place on November 7, 2026. This joint event features Ishikawa Shuzo and Tamura Shuzojo, celebrating the completion of new sake. The festivities include brewery tours, traditional ceremonies, and food sales. The celebration spans five venues, including the Nishitama Craft Beer Festival and the Haijima Station Shopping District Festival, aiming to promote local industry and regional resources.