Niigata Sake no Jin OSAKA will be held for the first time with 35 breweries from Niigata, the sake producing region! Japan’s largest sake event is coming to Harukas
Niigata Prefecture Tourism Association Press release: October 5, 2024 “Niigata Sake no Jin OSAKA” will be held for the first time, bringing together 35 breweries from Niigata, the sake producing region! Japan’s largest sake event comes to Harukas [Event period] October 10th (Thursday) – October 14th (Monday/holiday) 10:00-20:00 / [Special event for the press] October 9th Sunday (Wed) 18:00-19:00
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/90796/328/90796-328-07a3a9f4140ef0bd6cf217f927503689-1291×370.png Niigata Prefecture is divided into four areas: Joetsu, Chuetsu, Kaetsu, and Sado, and the taste of sake differs depending on the climate and food culture of each area. The appeal of “Niigata Sake no Jin” is that you can enjoy encountering your favorite sake by comparing drinks while communicating with the “kurajin” of each brewery, who are professional sake brewers. ■Joetsu area Light and sharp sweet flavor
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/90796/328/90796-328-0123762090f24cf9b6ed33e2a62e1522-1441×451.png ■Chuetsu area: As if it were a castle town, it has a variety of flavors
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/90796/328/90796-328-21729438f7e0d67f20c9e61b764269bc-1422×507.png ■Ketsu area Refreshing and dry flavor
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/90796/328/90796-328-3bf7cc0b0b642dc200a4cc61b708bbab-1443×499.png ■Sado area Dry type with deep flavor
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/90796/328/90796-328-577f2cf88d99b8f5e305fce51045130f-1455×430.png Compare your favorite 3 types of sake from over 30 types of sake “Snack Niigata”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/90796/328/90796-328-d06268f74a8787055b5575daaf2e5af4-1459×643.png Inside the venue, there will be a counter-style Japanese sake bar called “Snack Niigata”. You can choose your favorite 3 types from over 30 types of sake from Niigata, the sake producing region, and enjoy your own drink comparison set along with snacks related to Niigata. Brands exclusive to Snack Niigata will also be available. *Last order is 19:00, 14:00 on the last day
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/90796/328/90796-328-7de24c67916da91350be8bd658f17af8-1434×607.png Snack ticket 1,200 yen (3 glasses of 50ml sake, with snacks) *Image is for illustrative purposes Niigata Sake no Jin OSAKA “Snack Niigata” limited edition sake Koshino Hareakasu will be available! A limited edition blend of 35 types of sake from sake breweries participating in the event. Named after Abeno Harukas, we hope that everyone who participated in the event will have a bright and bright future It contains the wish “to.” *Limited to 100 cups each day *Not sold in bottles. “Food” is also attractive! We also sell rice accompaniments unique to Murakami City, which is famous for its new rice from Minamiuonuma City, which is a rice producer, and salmon!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/90796/328/90796-328-6024b570fa2473cfbead0d726e48f7bc-867×667.png The appeal of “Niigata Sake no Jin OSAKA” is not just the sake! New rice harvested this year from Minamiuonuma City, a brand-producing area in Niigata, a rice-producing region, will be sold at the venue. We will also be selling rice accompaniments unique to Murakami City, which is famous for its salmon, so please take home sake and new rice and enjoy your “after party.” [Sales example] (Image left) Koshihikari from Uonuma 300g 540 yen (Right image) Grilled salmon 3 slices 881 yen Tokyo’s famous restaurants are also coming! “Onigiri Summit (R) Local” will also be held at the same time! “Onigiri Summit (R) Local” produced by the Onigiri Association, a general incorporated
association that spreads Japanese food culture through onigiri, will also be held at the same time. Onigiri rice balls created by Zojirushi Mahobin, a member of the Onigiri Association, for the Kansai/Osaka Expo, Ume Zanmai onigiri made by Nakata Foods, which makes umeboshi, and “Onigiri Asakusa Yadoku” listed in the Michelin Guide Tokyo Bib Gourmand are made using rice from Minamiuonuma City. We offer special rice balls using. Please enjoy the popular “onigiri” with alcohol.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/90796/328/90796-328-2b2d012949890f56cdd7e65bec64b127-909×459.png [Daily rice ball sales schedule] [Onigiri Summit (R) local daily rice ball sales schedule] October 11th (Friday) Kansai/Osaka Expo rice balls by Zojirushi Mahobin October 12th (Saturday) Onigiri to enjoy the world of plums October 13th (Sunday) Introducing Niigata’s excellent product “Niigatamon”! “Niigatamon Expo” held simultaneously At the same time, the venue will hold the “Niigatamon Expo,” which will feature a collection of Niigata crafts such as sake vessels that you will want to pay special attention to when drinking Japanese sake. It is said that the taste of sake changes depending on the material and shape of the sake vessel, so find your favorite sake vessel and enjoy a wonderful “sake time”.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/90796/328/90796-328-890e4b5825e4370ed28001ca849053b1-1183×369.png *The displayed price includes consumption tax. *We do not sell alcohol to anyone under 20 years of age. *Please refrain from drinking alcohol on the sales floor if you are driving a car or if you are under 20 years of age. About “Niigata Sake no Jin OSAKA” special event for the press Prior to “Niigata Sake no Jin OSAKA” starting on October 10th (Thursday), we will hold a special event for the press to communicate the appeal of the event. At the event, you will be able to take pictures of the venue and some of the sake in advance, as well as Actor Tomoko Yamaguchi will appear on the event’s main event, “Snack Niigata,” where you can enjoy tasting and comparing sake from Niigata, and will talk about the appeal of Niigata’s sake. We would like to inform you of the following information and would appreciate your consideration. Note [Date and time] October 9th (Wednesday) 18:00-19:00 [Venue] Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store Wing Building 9th floor Event venue
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/90796/328/90796-328-ea30d86fd3e105bf2958eba7d4e14f60-1398×441.png [Application deadline] Until October 8th (Tuesday) 13:00 [How to apply] Please apply from the URL below
https://forms.gle/cmkzPabyB55Dw2uC9 [Time schedule of the day] 17:45~ Reception starts 18:00~ Special event start ・Greetings from Hiroshi Kitamura, Director, Managing Executive Officer, and Head Office Manager of Kintetsu Department Store Co., Ltd. ・Talk show by Tomoko Yamaguchi In addition to introducing the highlights of “Niigata Sake no Jin OSAKA”, You will actually sample Niigata’s sake. 18:40~ Free photo shoot after the event ・In addition to taking photos of the sake featured in the release, you can also sample it if you wish. 20:00 Complete evacuation *Event contents may change. [Special Guest] Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/90796/328/90796-328-2d9c01cbd6de76237ba64312b0b2b3da-619×610.png ◆ Tomoko Yamaguchi (actor) Born October 20, 1964. In 1988, he began his career as an actor with the NHK TV drama series “Jun-chan’s Cheering Song”. His appearances include the dramas “Double Kitchen” (’93), “Sweet Home” (’94), “29 Years Old Christmas” (’94), “Long Vacation” (’96), “Inspector Morning Glory” (2019, 2022), the movie “Spring Scattered” (2023), etc. Starting in 2010, he spent 10 years traveling the world and started the project “LISTEN.”, which collects beautiful music culture in a library. He published the book “LISTEN.” (Survival Books), which describes his 10-year journey in pursuit of music and allows you to “experience” music images using a QR code. In 2023, she won the Kaoru Kanetaka Award, which honors achievements in conveying culture through travel. YouTube channel “Yamaguchi Tomoko’s Wind Cave!?” that records the journey of rediscovering Japan ( https://www.youtube com/@tomoko_yamaguchi) is currently being distributed. [Notes on the day] ・Please note that there is no parking lot. ・If you would like to take photos of products inside the venue, please ask the staff. ・Please wear your press ID while participating in the special event. ・Please refrain from taking photos outside the venue. ・Please let the staff know when you leave. Contact us Nelneed Co., Ltd. (in charge of Niigata Sake no Jin OSAKA) Iwamura TEL 025-250-0690 FAX 025-250-0691 MAIL info@nelnido.jp
