SAKE COMPETITION 2026 in LA Tasting Event

Enjoy free admission, award-winning sake, and exclusive food pairings by Asakura!

Experience the best of Japanese sake at SAKE COMPETITION 2026 in LA, a one-day tasting event featuring award-winning breweries from across Japan.

Whether you're new to sake or already a fan, this event offers a unique opportunity to taste exceptional bottles selected by Japan's most prestigious blind-tasting competition.

Enjoy sake from 11 renowned breweries, each presenting two award-winning labels while learning about the craftsmanship, regions, and traditions that make each one unique.

To complement the tasting experience, guests will also enjoy specially curated bites by Asakura, the Los Angeles debut of the team behind Tokyo's Michelin-starred La BOMBANCE. Every pour will be served in elegant Hyomon crystal glasses by Tajima Glass, designed to enhance the aroma and flavor of each sake.

Celebrate Japanese food, culture, and craftsmanship in the heart of Hollywood.

Your Ticket Includes Unlimited tasting from 11 award-winning Japanese breweries Food pairings by Asakura, making its Los Angeles debut with dishes created by Chef Makoto Okamoto of Tokyo's Michelin-starred La BOMBANCE Sake served in handcrafted "ice-pattern" (Hyomon) crystal glasses by Tajima Glass of Tokyo Opportunities to meet brewery representatives and learn the stories behind each sake Advance registration includes a complimentary Hyomon crystal sake glass to take home.

Participating Breweries Imanishi Shuzo (Mimurosugi) Sumikawa Shuzo (Toyo Bijin) Niizawa Brewery (Hakurakusei) Heiwa Shuzo (KID) Houken Shuzo (Houken) Nanbu Bijin Hamakawa Shoten (Bijofu) Koeigiku Shuzo (Koeigiku) Mutemuka Brewery Sanyohai Shuzo (Banshu Ikkon) Kiyasho Brewery (Jikon)

Admission: Free

Parking: The Ovation Hollywood parking structure is located underground below the complex. The self park entrance is located on Highland Avenue and Orange Drive, and the valet parking entrance is located on Highland Avenue. Parking is validated at JAPAN HOUSE for 4 hours at a rate of $3 and $2.50 every 20 minutes thereafter. Please bring your parking ticket with you to receive validation. For more information Ovation Hollywood's website. Directions from the Parking Garage: Take the elevator from the parking garage to Level 5. Pass the bridge that overlooks the Hollywood sign and keep walking toward the JAPAN HOUSE sign.

Additional Route: Take the elevator from the parking garage to Level 2, then cross the courtyard and turn right at the Q clothing store. Continue to the end of the hallway and take the elevator to Level 5. The elevator doors will open directly across from the Library/Salon entrance.