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SAKE-CON NYC 2025
SAKE-CON NYC 2025
Prepare to immerse yourself in an epic SAKECON extravaganza!
Ultimate Sake Selections: Over 70 Sakes & Sake Cocktails, 40 Breweries!
Join us as we dive into the enchanting World of Japanese craft sake. Indulge in the unforgettable flavors of Japanese sake and transport your taste buds to Japan. And there’s more – immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of our pop-up market !
This is more than an event, it’s a journey through the heart of sake culture and a treasure trove of Japanese delights. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for an experience like no other.
Rain or Shine (We will move to the 2nd floor if it’s rain)
There’s more to come! We’ve got additional surprises up our sleeves.
Early Bird $65, Regular/Door $80: Enjoy up to15 Sake & cocktails varieties of your choice! (Equivalent to 3~4 glasses of wine. $150 value)
Early Bird $30, Regular/Door $40: Enjoy up to 5 Sake & cocktails varieties of your choice! (Equivalent to 1~1.5 glasses of wine. $60 value)
$100 (Limited numbers of tickets available): Enjoy up to 15 Sake & cocktails (includes 2 premium sake) varieties of your choice! (Equivalent to 3~4 glasses of wine) *IWA 5 $500 bottle, and Kamoshibito Kuheiji “Hi no Kishi” $1,200 bottle at restaurants, usually available only by the bottle. This is a change to taste by the glass!
All tickets allow you to:
●Original Sake glass that you can take it home. *Door tickets are not included the original glass
● Attendees must be 21 years old and older
●Tickets must be purchased in advance, sales will end once tickets sold out
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
● Ultimate Sake Selections includes many Award-Winning Sakes!
● Super Premium Selections: Don’t miss the chance to taste the prestigious sake usually available only by the bottle at the restaurant!
● Mouthwatering Japanese food Delights
● Traditional Japanese Taiko Drum performance!
● A treasure trove of Japanese delights and Asian Artisan Marketplace
● Super photogenic backdrop (it’s a Lantern City and Big Fishes Koinobori Display) as backdrop to the festive atmosphere!
● Good news if you wish to indulge in more Sake! Just ask us for an extra tasting ticket available for purchase. ($20 for 5 Tasting available for Ticket holders)
More to come!
SAKECON NYC is a celebration of the rich tradition and exquisite craftsmanship of Japanese Sake. Join us for an immersive experience that will redefine your appreciation for this iconic Japanese beverage.
Prepare to immerse yourself in an epic SAKECON extravaganza, and this time, we are taking over the Japan Village courtyard with the stunning photogenic backdrop (it’s Lantern city) as backdrop of the festive atmosphere in the Industry City Brooklyn. Picture this: 20,000 square feet of showcasing the vibrant sprit of Japan into a SAKECON extravaganza!
Here’s a taste of what you can expect:
- Special Sake Selection:
Brace yourself for an unforgettable walkaround tasting experience featuring handpicked, exquisite Sake varieties. Stay tuned for more details! *Refer to the ~Participating Sake Brewries~ section for details. More to followAOKI SHUZO www.kakurei.co.jp/english/
BROOKLYN KURA @brooklynkura
DASSAI BLUE @dassai_blue
HAKKAISAN @hakkaisansake
HEAVENSAKE @heavensake
KATO SAKE WORKS @katosakeworks
KIKUSUI @kikusui_pr
KUBOTA @kubota_sake_global
KUROSAWA @9630sake
MIZUBASHO www.mizubasho.jp/en
ORIGAMI SAKE @origamisakeco
ONDA SHUZO http://maitsuru.com/
SHINKAME https://shinkame.co.jp/
TAKARA @takarasakeusa
WESAKE @drinkwesake
Prefectures
KOCHI Prefecture 【TOSA-SAKE】
TSUKASA BOTAN @tsukasabotansns
BIJOFU @bijofu
SUIGEI @suigei_sake
TOSATSURU @tosatsuru
KAMEIZUMI @kameizumi_sake_brewing
TAKAGI SHUZO @toyonoume
TosaKikusui www.tosa-kikusui.co.jp
KANAGWA Prefecture
TENSEI
TANZAWASAN
S.TOKYO
IZUMIBASHI
ISHIKAWA Prefecture
TENGUMAI @tengumai1823
TOYAMA Prefecture
IWA 5 @iwa.sake
HANEYA https://fumigiku.com/
FUKUI Prefecture
Born “Gold” www.born.co.jp/product/gold
FUKUCHITOSE @fukuchitose
- Festive atmosphere Venue:
Our setting could not be more perfect – just for you we have secured a space at the Indstry City Brooklyn, ensuring a backdrop that’s as vibrant as the event itself.But hold on, there’s more to come! Our menu may surprise you, and we’ve got additional surprises up our sleeves.More to follow! Menu may change.
- Asian Artisan Marketplace
Discover one-of-a-kind buys you won’t find anywhere else! - Mouthwatering Japanese Delights:
Indulge in a delectable Japanese menu where every dish is priced between the affordable range of $10 and $20. Prepare your tastebuds for incredible umami flavors!
About Upstairs
Upstairs NYC is a non-profit organization formed in 2022 to promote friendly relations between New York and diversity culture. A growing community and with a focus on promoting learning and community engagement across 4 pillars: art and culture, lifestyle, technology, and food. The organization regularly hosts panel discussions, holds experiential events, cultural celebrations and socials.
About Japan Village
The culture at Japan Village is rooted in “omotenashi”, a Japanese approach to great hospitality and a mutual respect for our guests. We hope to exemplify this generosity and mindfulness in our service.
Japan Village hopes to serve as a center to creating and nurturing a strong Japanese community in Brooklyn. We’re excited to be a part of this growing community and spreading it to all of New York City.
Our mission is not complete without cuisine by communicating Japanese culture and everyday life through the food served at the food hall and the plethora of ingredients and items that are available at Sunrise Mart.
https://japanvillage.com/
Instagram @japanvillagebrooklyn
Crowd Photo Release
By entering the event, you consent to having your image captured by official photographers and videographers. The resulting materials, including still photographs, video and audio recording may be used by Upstairs NYC for the promotional entities without restriction or financial compensation, in news materials, promotional materials, on the web, social media and other properties. If you do not agree to having your image captured or recorded, please do not enter the event venue.
REFUND POLICY
The event fee is non-refundable. You can, on the other hand, transfer a ticket to a friend.
If an event is postponed, rescheduled, or moved, your tickets are still valid for the new date and no further action is required. Emails will be sent to ticket holders notifying them of any available refund options for the event.
We check ID at the entrance. Attendees 21 years of or older will be provided wristband at the check-in, please wear the wristband while you attend the event, we only provide alcohol drinks to the guests who wears the wristband.
Guests who test positive to COVID-19 will be unable to enter the venue. These guests are encouraged to contact upstairsatnyc@gmail.com to book a future event.
