DJW Online Sake Tasting

On the occasion of the Day of German Unity and in celebration of the strong ties between Germany and Japan, we warmly invite you to a special online sake tasting.

Join us as we explore the world of Japan’s traditional national beverage. Renowned sake expert, founder of UENO GOURMET, and author Yoshiko Ueno-Müller will guide us through the tasting and share insights from her newly released book “SAKE – Myth, Craft, Delight.” In a relaxed atmosphere, we will exchange impressions, experiences, and reflections on German-Japanese relations – all while enjoying exceptional flavors.

You can choose between the following three packages:

(1) small tasting package - EUR 60

• NINKI Sparkling J-Ginjo, 300ml - sparkling sake created through traditional bottle fermentation
• KIKUSAKARI Morgenrot, 300ml - rare rosé sake made from ancient black rice
• SHICHIKEN Velvet, 300ml - fruity and elegant premium sake
• shipping fee included

(2) large tasting package - EUR 83

• NINKI Sparkling J-Ginjo, 300ml - sparkling sake created through traditional bottle fermentation
• KIKUSAKARI Morgenrot, 300ml - rare rosé sake made from ancient black rice
• SHICHIKEN Velvet, 300ml - fruity and elegant premium sake
• SCHÖNLEBER-BLÜMLEIN Rheingau Koshu, 750ml - a unique white wine crafted from the indigenous Japanese grape variety Koshu, cultivated since 2005 in Germany’s Rheingau region by the Schönleber-Blümlein winery
• shipping fee included

(3) large tasting package plus publication - EUR 130

• NINKI Sparkling J-Ginjo, 300ml - sparkling sake created through traditional bottle fermentation
• KIKUSAKARI Morgenrot, 300ml - rare rosé sake made from ancient black rice
• SHICHIKEN Velvet, 300ml - fruity and elegant premium sake
• SCHÖNLEBER-BLÜMLEIN Rheingau Koshu, 750ml - a unique white wine crafted from the indigenous Japanese grape variety Koshu, cultivated since 2005 in Germany’s Rheingau region by the Schönleber-Blümlein winery
• Buch: SAKE - Mythos. Handwerk. Genuss
• shipping fee included

Let’s raise a glass together – to unity, partnership, and shared enjoyment. Kanpai!

Event Partner and Sake Expert

UENO GOURMET founder Yoshiko Ueno-Müller

Participation Fee and Additional Information

• Participants cover the cost of the selected sake package individually. Please choose your sake package with your registration.
• Payment should be made promptly after placing your order.
• The sake will be shipped directly by UENO GOURMET. To ensure timely delivery, registration closes on September 12, 2025, 12 noon CEST.
• Please make sure to provide your complete and correct shipping address when registering.

For this event, we are happy to welcome a maximum of 30 participants online. Registrations will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis. 

Want to enjoy the sake in good company on-site? You're also welcome to join us at a small in-person tasting at the DJW office in Düsseldorf. Participation fee for this package is EUR 25 per person with 10 spots available.

Contact

Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis e. V. (DJW)
Anne Pomsel
events@djw.de