# Japanese whisky and sake industry events

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-whisky-and-sake-industry-events
> Updated: 2026-10-31T17:28:19.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Japanese distilled spirits and brewing industry is hosting various cultural events and festivals. The Whisky Culture Institute announced two major festivals for 2027, including an inaugural event in Matsumoto on January 11 and a larger festival in Yokohama scheduled for April 10 and 11.

Additionally, local breweries are conducting regional showcases. In Akashi, Eigashima Shuzo is offering tours of its historic wooden sake breweries and whisky distillery, which has operated with a whisky manufacturing license since 1919. In Fussa, Tokyo, a joint event featuring Ishikawa Shuzo and Tamura Shuzojo is scheduled for November 7, 2026, to celebrate new sake through brewery tours and traditional ceremonies.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Japanese sake and whisky breweries host local events

Japanese breweries, including Eigashima Shuzo in Akashi and Ishikawa Shuzo in Fussa, are hosting tours and festivals to celebrate traditional sake and whisky production.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japanese-sake-and-whisky-breweries-host-local-events

### 2026-10-25: Whisky Culture Institute announces 2027 festivals in Matsumoto and Yokohama

The Whisky Culture Institute has announced two large-scale tasting festivals for 2027 in Matsumoto and Yokohama, Japan.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/whisky-culture-institute-announces-2027-festivals-in-matsumoto-and-yokohama

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