Sake Seminar 2025

H.E Mr. Kansuke Nagaoka, Ambassador of Japan in the Czech Republic, organized a Sake Seminar at his beautiful residence.

The seminar starts with greetings of H.E Mr. Kansuke Nagaoka, Ambassador of Japan.

Introducing four Sake Breweries from Japan:

Ms. Eiko Kodama, Kodama Brewing

Mr. Yujin Yusa, Ninki

Mr. Martin Sturma, Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten

Ms. Miho Komatsu, Akashi Sake Brewery

This was followed by a very interesting presentation by Ms. Dagmar Kadlecova, an SSA-certified sake educator, and a presentation by Mr. Hitoshi Utsunomiya, director of the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association.

After a traditional ceremony, a tasting of Sake took place with a very tasty Japanese food prepared by Kotaro Isobe – Head Chef of the Embassy of JAPAN in the Czech Republic.

Watch the video with highlights from the event.

Looking forward to visiting the breweries in Japan to learn more about Sake.