{"id":117265,"date":"2020-01-24T18:47:17","date_gmt":"2020-01-24T09:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=event&p=117265&lang=en"},"modified":"2021-01-18T13:18:37","modified_gmt":"2021-01-18T04:18:37","slug":"jojima-sake-festival-brewery-hopping-2","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/event\/jojima-sake-festival-brewery-hopping-2\/","title":{"rendered":"27th Jojima Sake Festival & Brewery Hopping – Canceled"},"content":{"rendered":"

The “27th Jojima Sake Brewery Biraki” scheduled to be held from Saturday, February 13th to Sunday, February 14th, 2021 has been canceled due to the declaration of a state of emergency.<\/p>\n

The annual Jojima Sake Brewery Festival & Brewery Hopping will be held next year, 2022. Check back here for details.<\/p>\n

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Overview of the 26th Jojima Sake Brewery Biraki plans for 2020<\/strong>
\nThe abundant waters of Chikugo River as well as the large grain rice and fragrant Hita cedar trees in the Jojima area make it an excellent place for brewing sake<\/em>. Even today, many sake<\/em> breweries remain active, and every year in February, the Jojima Sake Festival & Brewery Hopping event attracts approximately 110,000 people. This kurabiraki<\/em> event gives visitors a great opportunity to sample each brewery\u2019s sake<\/em> including new sake<\/em> available only during the event period, and amazake<\/em>. The main venue will also offer sake<\/em> tasting and will serve a range of local delicacies such as Jojima unagi<\/em> (eel) and sweets made with sake<\/em> lees. A free shuttle bus will run between the eight participating breweries and the main venue so visitors can take in the local scenery while trying some of the best sake<\/em> around!<\/p>\n

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\n\u2022 2\/15 (Sat.), 2\/16 (Sun.)
\n\u2022 9:30~16:00
\n\u2022 12 tickets for sake<\/em> tasting (incl. sake<\/em> cup): \u00a5700
\n\u2022 Main venue: Chomin no Mori
\n\u2022 764 Jojima-machi Naratsu, Kurume City<\/a>
\n\u2022 http:\/\/www.nanbu-shoko.jp\/sakagura\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Click here for the venue guide.
\nOfficial Flyer<\/strong>
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\n\"\"<\/a>Click to download the official map & guide: Front<\/a> \/ back<\/a><\/p>\n

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How to enjoy the festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Explore Jojima’s sake<\/em> breweries!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nSample some of the best sake<\/em> that the breweries have to offer! Limited edition sake<\/em> will also be on sale during the kurabiraki<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Peruse the many, many booths at the main venue<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nSample Jojima sake<\/em> at the stand-up bars or try some local delicacies from one of the many food stalls.<\/p>\n

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Jojima Sake Tasting<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\nJojima sake<\/em> is famous for its rich, distinct flavors. Choose amongst 39 different varieties!
\n\u2022 Note: some varieties may sell out.
\n\u2022 Ticket: \u00a5700 (incl. 12 tickets & a sake cup)<\/p>\n

A (one ticket per glass): Futsu-shu ~ Honjozo class
\nB (two tickets per glass): Junmai-shu class
\nC (three tickets per glass): Junmai Ginjo-shu ~ Junmai Daiginjo-shu class<\/p>\n

Kaku-uchi (fees vary)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\nThe kaku-uchi<\/em> (standing bars) are ideal for visitors who want to sample a wide variety of sake<\/em> in an informal, relaxed setting. It\u2019s also a great place to meet and chat with other people.<\/p>\n

Oyster x Sake Bar (Steamed oysters \u00a5500, Kaki Sake \u00a5300\/cup)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\nEnjoy large, flavorful steamed oysters fresh from the Buzen Sea with ponzu<\/em> sauce from a well-established vinegar cellar. Next, pair those with Kaki Sake, a sake<\/em> brewed for this event to go well with oysters – wow!<\/p>\n

Genki Nabe (\u00a5400\/cup)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\nMiso soup filled with tasty dumplings and locally sourced vegetables are on offer. A touch of Jojima sake<\/em> draws out the flavor of the stock. Limited portions available.<\/p>\n

Chikugo Sake Brewing Song<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\nThis song has been performed by successive generations of Chikugo-based sake<\/em> brewers. Members of the sake<\/em> brewing society join in for a powerful rendition of this well-known folk song.<\/p>\n

Jojima Ryujin Taiko Drum Performance<\/strong>
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\nTaiko drumming has a long history in various parts of the Chikugo region. Enjoy the powerful beats and thrilling performance!<\/p>\n

\"\" Enjoy a cup of warm sake<\/em> heated in bamboo.<\/p>\n

\"\" People from all over the world are discovering Jojima Sake Festival & Brewery Hopping event.<\/p>\n

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