2026 SAKE EXHIBITORS

Established in 1637 in Fushimi, Kyoto, Gekkeikan's legacy is rooted in the region's legendary water and historic brewing culture. Over centuries, they transformed traditional techniques into modern excellence.

Adopting the "Crown of Laurel" in 1905, Gekkeikan remains a global leader, honoring Kyoto’s heritage through continuous innovation and craftsmanship.

HORIN JUNMAI DAIGINJO

ABV: 16-17%

“Horin” is named after the mythical phoenix Ho-oh and the Kirin, symbolising harmony and elegance. This Junmai Daiginjo is made with Yamada Nishiki and Gohyakumangoku rice.

A refined, elegant sake best enjoyed in a wine glass to appreciate its delicate aromas.

GEKKEIKAN SPARKLING

ABV: 5%

Light, refreshing sparkling sake with fruity notes, gentle sweetness, and a crisp, clean finish. Best enjoyed well chilled as an aperitif or in cocktails.

Tengu Sake (IWC Sake Merchant of the Year 2016-2019, 2022, 2024 & 2025) specialises in bringing premium quality Japanese alcohol to the UK market.  

You can find our sake in many prestigious restaurants and bars throughout the country and also online at the UK’s first dedicated sake shop: www.tengusake.com

Mai is a go-to destination for Japanese sake. Mai Sake’s curated collection can be explored via their online shop, enjoyed at leading UK venues, or dived into through their blog, newsletter, and Instagram, and at events which connect their growing community and celebrate the beauty of Japanese sake together.

Crafted in Japan, HeavenSake is an award winning creation by French Wine Master Regis Camus in collaboration with Japan’s most respected sake breweries. Their common ambition, was to create the smoothest sakes in Japan by combining Japanese excellence with French taste.

HEAVENSAKE

• J12
• Azur
• Noir
• Orange

MIO Sparkling Sake:

Made entirely from rice and rice koji with no flavourings or sweeteners added, MIO is refreshing, delicate and fruity with moderate acidity and a hint of vanilla and blackberry. Alcohol 5% by volume.

MIO CLEAR Sparkling Sake:

Drier and lighter than MIO, it has a subtle nose of apple with a faint sweetness as well as being gentle and delightful. Alcohol 5% by volume.

MIO is made by Takara Shuzo, established in 1842 and the largest sake producer throughout the world. Their Shirakabegura brewery is located in Nada district, Hyogo, Japan - an area renowned for crafting premium and high-quality sake thanks to its pure well water and ideal climate for sake brewing.

"DASSAI," meaning "otter festival," comes from our region's history of otters displaying their catches like a festival. The name also honors Masaoka Shiki, a haiku poet who revolutionized Japanese literature and used "Dassai" as a penname due to his scattered papers resembling otters' spread-out fish. 

Respecting his revolutional spirit, our sake-making philosophy, "Making sake is making dreams: opening a new era of sake," we strive to spread Japanese food and drink culture around the world.

We aim to innovate sake crafting and not simply adhere to tradition in order to create unparalleled flavours. 

At Drink Japan, The Sake Events Company will present a dynamic Japanese cocktail bar led by Samuel Boulton and Maxim Kassir. Showcasing the versatility of sake, shochu, and other iconic Japanese beverages and food. We’ve craft innovative serves that fuse tradition with modern mixology—inviting guests to drink Japan in every glass.

Clearspring have been committed to pioneering authentic Japanese specialities and organic fine foods. We are proud to bring you our award-winning ranges, which are enjoyed around the world. By supporting organic farmers, artisan food producers and a plant-based diet, our products make a valuable contribution to sustainable agriculture. 

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Japan House London is a cultural destination offering the best and latest from Japan. Located on Kensington High Street, the experience is an authentic encounter with Japan, engaging and surprising even the most knowledgeable guests. Presenting the very best of Japanese art, design, gastronomy, innovation,  and technology, it deepens the visitor’s appreciation of all that Japan has to offer.

Sekiya Brewery Co., Ltd. producing Sake under the brand name Houraisen, was established in 1864 in Aichi Prefecture. Sekiya have three breweries, one is their ‘Ginjo workshop’, another is small ‘sake-lab’, and the other is their traditional brewery. They own their own rice paddocks, and grow rice suited to the region.

Nakano Sake Brewery was established in 1874 in a small town called Kitsuki in Oita Prefecture. Their main brand, 'Chiebijin,' is named after Chie, the brewery's first female head. The water used in their sake making comes from beneath the brewery, known as sacred water which is awarded the Grand Gold Medal at the Monde Selection for three consecutive years, and forms the foundation of Chiebijin's elegant flavour.

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CHIEBIJIN JUNMAI

CHIEBIJIN BLACK TEA UMESHU

Since 1856, the Yonezawa family has brewed their Sake in the picturesque seaside town of Akashi-city in the Hyogo prefecture. Akashi-city is famous for its exceptional sea bream (Tai) and its dedication to producing the finest sake. Akashi Tai is the best expression of everything we believe in a true artisanal sake. Handmade in small batches by our Toji (Sake Master), Kimio Yonezawa and his close team of trusted craftsmen. A classic and traditional style premium Sake, using only the highest quality, locally sourced rice and natural spring water. The Akashi Sake Brewery uses traditional brewing methods to create sake that embodies the essence of Japanese craftsmanship.

Founded in 1724, Saura has dedicated its sacred sake to the divinities of Shiogama Shrine. The brewery is also famous for the birthplace of Association No.12 yeast. Brand name 　　　　　　　　

"Urakasumi" comes from an ancient poem depicts the beauty of the arrival of spring in the Shiogama Bay, where the brewery is located.

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URAKASUMI ZEN

URAKASUMI HONJIKOMI

URAKASUMI UMESHU

URAKASUMI KIMOTO KIOKE

URAKASUMI M

Since 1922, Hakkaisan Brewery has drawn on Niigata’s deep snows, 

transforming pristine meltwater from sacred Mt. Hakkaisan into sake celebrated worldwide for its purity, graceful smoothness, and refined taste.

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