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Inspiring the world through sake education since 2000 - Education - Competition - Challenge - 酒ソムリエ協会 - 日本酒をもっと世界へ。- 世界の日本酒教育のパイオニア。
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📍 Your Sake Journey Starts Here Whether you're taking your first steps into the world of sake or aiming to become one of the industry's leading professionals, the Sake Sommelier Association® offers a clear pathway to develop your knowledge, skills, and expertise. 🍶 Introductory Sake Professional® – Build your Foundation! 🥇 Certified Sake Sommelier® – Become a Sake Sommelier® 🏯 Advanced Sake Sommelier® – Immerse yourself in the terroir of sake 👑 Master Sake Sommelier® – The Pinnacle of Sake Service Wherever you are in your sake journey, we have a course designed to help you get to the next level ✨ ✨ What’s your next step on your Sake Sommelier path? #SakeSommelier #IntroductorySakeProfessional #CertifiedSakeSommelier #AdvancedSakeSommelier #MasterSakeSommelier by @sakesommeliers
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📚 Which Course is Right for You? 🍶 Curious about sake but not sure where to start? Let us guide you through the perfect first steps in your sake journey! 🌸 Introductory Sake Professional® 📚 This beginner course is the perfect way to take your first sip into the world of sake. The Introductory Sake Professional® (ISP) is designed for those wanting to learn a foundational knowledge in sake, and study the key points – great for expanding an existing repertoire in professional alcohol knowledge or for sake enthusiasts wanting to learn more about their favourite drink 🥂 The Introductory Sake Professional® covers: ✨ The basics of sake production ✨ Sake culture & history ✨ Tasting sake at different temperatures, and the etiquette of sake tasting ✔️ Official Certification & lapel pin 🥇 Certified Sake Sommelier® 🍶 For professionals ready to stand out in the drinks & hospitality industry This is the SSA’s flagship qualification - recognised internationally and respected across the world of sake. Ideal for sommeliers, beverage managers, importers, trainers, and those pursuing a sake-focused career. By studying the Certified Sake Sommelier® over multiple days, you’ll gain: ✨ An in-depth knowledge of sake production, classification & tasting ✨ Service skills, food pairing, storage & presentation ✨ Professional training that’s both practical & interactive ✔️ Official Certification & lapel pin 🔗 Built-in QR code on your CSS qualification for instant verification - so your sake expertise is easy to showcase and trust. Perfect for sharing on LinkedIn, CVs, and email signatures. Make your mark as a true Sake Sommelier® with a globally recognised qualification from the Sake Sommelier Association® 🌏 Wherever you are in the world, there’s an SSA course to match your goals! ✨ Ready to begin? Drop us a message or find your nearest Sake Educator® today. https://sakesommelieracademy.com/where-to-study/　 #SakeSommelier #SakeEducation #SakeLovers #SSA #SakeCourse #SakeTraining #IntroductorySakeProfessional #CertifiedSakeSommelier by @sakesommeliers
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Last-Minute Availability! 🍶🇯🇵 One place has become available for our Advanced Sake Sommelier® Course in Tottori this Autumn. From 30 November – 4 December 2026, one student will have the rare opportunity to spend five immersive days at a historic sake brewery in Tottori Prefecture, learning first-hand how sake is made from the people behind the brewery. This course offers a unique opportunity to go beyond the classroom and gain an in-depth understanding of sake brewing in Japan — including access to areas of the brewery not normally open to visitors. Through hands-on brewing experience and an exploration of terroir, as well as the Japanese culture, history, and customs that surround sake, participants will deepen their understanding of sake from a variety of perspective. Highlights include: ・Hands-on experience in the brewery, including the kojimuro (koji room) ・Exclusive learning with local sake specialists ・Online pre-training before arriving in Japan ・Sake tasting, assessment and course activities ・Accommodation for six nights ・Local food and cultural experiences 📍 Tottori, Japan 📅 30 November – 4 December 2026 🎓 Open to Certified Sake Sommeliers® There is only one place available, so if you have been considering taking your sake journey to the next level, this is a very special opportunity. #AdvancedSakeSommelier #SakeSommelier #SakeSommelierAcademy #SakeSommelierAssociation taken in Tottori Prefecture by @sakesommeliers
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🇲🇻 Greetings from the Maldives! 🏝️✨ We are delighted to introduce our new Sake Educator, Khail, at Grape Expectations! 🍶🎓 Born and raised in a wine region of South Africa, Khail has been deeply immersed in the beverage world for years. A certified wine trainer with a host of qualifications, Khail specialises in innovative food and beverage pairings. Since 2018, he has worked across The Maldives, collaborating with top luxury hotels to curate unforgettable culinary and tasting experiences. 🍷🏝️ Now, as part of @grape_expectations_maldives - a leading supplier and training school for F&B services across the Maldives since 2003 - Khail is excited to embrace sake culture, sharing its rich craft and versatile pairings with luxury resorts, professionals, and enthusiasts throughout the islands! 🎙️💎 Join Khail at Grape Expectations to discover the beautiful world of sake in paradise! 🥂✨ #GrapeExpectations #SakeSommelierAssociation #SSA #SakeEducator #SakeInMaldives taken in Maldives by @sakesommeliers
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16 days ago
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October 1st is one of our favourite day's of the year: it's #WorldSakeDay or Nihonshu no Hi 🎉 Today is the traditional start of the brewing season in Japan and a fantastic opportunity for us to reflect on the populatiry of sake around the world 🌏 From SSA HQ and our wonderful network of Sake Educators across the globe, we wish you a wonderful World Sake Day and hope you'll raise a glass with us in honour of this magical drink🍶 #sake #sakeday #NihonshuNoHi #sakesommelier taken in World by @sakesommeliers
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17 days ago
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🇮🇳 Greetings from the Heart of India! 🏛️✨ Today we're looking to Amol Bagal @amol.zico, one of our Sake Educators in India 🍶🇮🇳 Living by the philosophy of "learning something new from everybody we meet", Amol brings a fantastic energy to his classrooms where students share their own experiences in the F&B world as well as learning from him! Through Grape Xpectations @grp_xpectations, Amol works with our head Sake Educator Kunal Kaul @theboozeologist - India's only Master Sake Sommelier - to provide fantastic, practical, beverage training; and remains India’s home for world-leading, official Sake Sommelier education @indiasakesommeliers 🎙️💎 Grape Xpectations host courses in Delhi, and have an Introductory Sake Professional class scheduled for later this month in Mumbai; as well as a Certified Sake Sommelier course there in November. Check their website for more details and join them to discover the intricate world of sake through a curriculum that blends international standards with a deep respect for the craft. 🌊🎓 #GrapeXpectations #SakeSommelierAssociation #SSA #SakeEducator #SakeInIndia taken in India by @sakesommeliers
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2 months ago
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Expand Your Expertise with the Introductory Sake Professional® Course 🍶 Our Introductory Sake Professional® course is the perfect first step into the fascinating world of sake 🇯🇵 Learn about sake production, its rich history and cultural significance, professional serving etiquette, and the fundamentals of sake tasting 🥂 Designed for enthusiasts and hospitality professionals alike, this interactive course combines practical workshops with expert guidance, giving you the confidence to appreciate, serve, and talk about sake like a professional 🍶 Contact us to find out more about our Partner School and how you can begin your sake journey with the Introductory Sake Professional® qualification! 👩‍🎓 #IntroductorySakeProfessional #SakeSommelierAssociation #SakeCourse #BeginnerSake #SakeProfessional by @sakesommeliers
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2 months ago
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✨ The spotlight is on sake in the City of Light! 🇫🇷 We are pleased to introduce our Sake Educator, Daïdō Prévost, who has officially joined the Sake Sommelier education team at Madame Saké @madamesake_officielle ! 🇫🇷🇯🇵 Born in Champagne and raised in Burgundy, Daïdō grew up immersed in a vibrant French-Japanese bicultural environment. At 18 he embraced his roots by traveling to Japan for a year to master the language and experience the culture firsthand—even working as a kurabito at the Nichi Nichi Matsumoto brewery in Kyoto. 🍶🌾 Since returning to France and joining Madame Saké in 2023, Daïdō has been managing their Parisian shop, Ten Ten Ten. Join Daïdō at Madame Saké to explore the world of sake through the lens of a professional who has lived the craft from the cellars of Kyoto to the heart of Paris! 🌊🎓 Find out more about Daido and Madame Sake and their upcoming courses on our website 🖥️ #MadameSaké #SakeSommelierAssociation #SSA #SakeEducator #SakeInParis taken in Paris by @sakesommeliers
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3 months ago
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We’re excited to share that ShuYing Tan @sylphhandmade have achieved the prestigious Advanced Sake Sommelier®🎉    ShuYing is a Malaysian washi origami artist based in Singapore with a strong passion for preserving her Peranakan heritage. Through her work, she celebrates and preserves her cultural roots while sharing them in new and creative ways. She has a wonderful vision of connecting Peranakan culture with Japanese origami culture through sake. Congratulations, ShuYing 🎉  A special thank you to Watanabe Brewery @sake_hourai for welcoming her and sharing their incredible expertise in sake brewing. Founded in 1870, Watanabe Sake Brewery in Gifu blends tradition with creativity—known for its award-winning Hourai sake, pure mountain water, and even playing comedy to its fermentation tanks.   The Advanced Sake Sommelier® is a unique, immersive experience, offering hands-on brewery visits, terroir-focused activities, and deep insight into sake production.  Ready to deepen your sake knowledge?  Start with the Certified Sake Sommelier® and unlock the full value of the Advanced course—designed to take your expertise to the next level 🗾    この度、ShuYingが「Advanced Sake Sommelier® (酒ソムリエ上級)」の資格を取得されました。おめでとうございます！🎉🎉    ShuYing は、シンガポールを拠点に活動するマレーシア人の和紙折り紙アーティストであり、彼女のルーツであるプラナカン文化を守り続けたいという想いのもと、自身の作品を通じて、その文化を新しく創造的な形で発信していくことを目指しています。日本酒を通じて、プラナカン文化と日本の折り紙文化を結びつけるという素晴らしいビジョンをお持ちのShuYing、おめでとうございます🎉🎉    ShuYingを迎え、素晴らしい酒造りの知識を共有してくださった渡辺酒造店 @sake_hourai に感謝します。1870年創業の渡辺酒造店は、伝統と創造性を融合させた酒造りで知られ、数々の賞を受賞する蓬莱（Hourai）、岐阜県飛騨古川の清らかな山の水、そして発酵タンクにコメディを流すというユニークな取り組みでも知られています。    「Advanced Sake Sommelier®（酒ソムリエ上級）」コースは、訪日前の事前研修に始まり、酒蔵内での実践研修を通して日本酒造りの本質に迫る特別なプログラムです。精米や麹室での作業といった醸造の核心に触れるだけでなく、蔵外での活動を通じてテロワールを体感し、酒蔵の歴史や地域文化とのつながりを深く理解します。教室を越え、五感で学ぶこの体験は、まさに一生に一度の貴重な学びとなります。  ※本コースは、認定酒ソムリエ資格保持者（Certified Sake Sommelier®）を対象としています。  #SakeSommelierAssociation #SSA #advancedsakesommeler #sakesommelier #sakebrewery taken in Gifu Prefecture by @sakesommeliers
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3 months ago
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🦘 Greetings from the Land Down Under! 🇦🇺✨ We are thrilled to announce that our two new Sake Educators, Yi Sun and Romana Radic, are joining the team at Kodawari Sake Education @kodawari_sakeeducation 🍶🌿 With their arrival, Kodawari Sake Education is expanding its reach to bring premier Sake Sommelier education to even more locations across Australia. We are excited to welcome students in Brisbane and Adelaide to experience these upcoming courses firsthand! 🏔️✈️ 🌟 Yi Sun - @Inesake_au Yi brings over a decade of beverage industry experience to the classroom, combining deep wine expertise with more than 5 years in the sake import and export trade. Holding an Advanced Sake Sommelier® qualification, his hands-on background spans the entire sake supply chain—from sourcing and product selection to market promotion 🌾💼 Yi is particularly renowned for his sharp blind-tasting skills, accurately decoding a sake’s origin, brewing technique, and grade just by analyzing its flavor, acidity, rice, and yeast. Moving away from rigid textbook theories, Yi uses real-world trade insights to deliver accessible, practical, and engaging lessons for future industry professionals 🎙️💎 🌟 Romana Radic - @romana_radic With an impressive 23 years of hospitality experience, Romana is a dedicated professional and a passionate advocate for Japanese culture. As a Certified Sake Sommelier® and Sake Educator®, she considers Japan her "home at heart" 🏮❤️ Romana is devoted to sharing the rich heritage, meticulous craftsmanship, and beautiful traditions behind Japan's national beverage. Guided by deep respect for the craft, she looks forward to inspiring her future students with the beauty of sake 🕊️✨ Whether you are based in Brisbane or Adelaide, get ready to elevate your knowledge and discover the beautiful world of sake with Kodawari Sake Education! 🎓🌊 #Kodawarisakeeducation #SakeSommelierAssociation #SSA #SakeEducator #SakeInAustralia taken in Australia by @sakesommeliers
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4 months ago
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🌟 For the first time in New York City! 🌟 We are proud to announce the first-ever Master Sake Sommelier® in the heart of Manhattan, NYC 🍶 🇺🇸 The Master Sake Sommelier is the peak of Sake Sommelier education, with alumni of the course true leaders of their craft. The course focusses on training students to perfect their service, identification and pairing skills; as well as specialised modules training the art of buying & selling high end sake. This elite qualification is taught by the Deep Dive Sake School @deepdivesakeschool, and led by our fantastic Sake Educator Russell King, offering the highest standard in sake certification. Join the best of the best and climb to the peak of your sake career. 🗻🏙️ The course will be held at the Skurnik Wines & Spirits @skurnikwines in central Manhattan, a fantastic location in the heart of New York. allowing for prospective Master Sake Sommeliers from all around the world to join. 📍 Manhattan, New York City 📅 October 3rd–4th, 2026 (with an optional pre-event on Oct 2nd) 👉 Registration & details: @deepdivesakeschool or visit www.deepdivesake.school #MasterSakeSommelier #SakeSommelierAcademy #SakeEducation #sakesommelier #sakesommelierusa taken in New York City by @sakesommeliers
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4 months ago
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🍎 Greetings from the Big Apple! 🗽✨ We are thrilled to introduce Chris Sachs @agentalcohol, our Sake Educator teaching across New York and New Jersey! 🍶🏙️ Chris is a highly accomplished beverage professional, having earned the prestigious Master Sake Sommelier at the start of the year; as well as holding the WSET Diploma and the title of Italian Wine Ambassador. Chris has now taken on the mantle of our Sake Educator for New York and New Jersey, working hard to train the next generation of Sake Sommeliers in the city that never sleeps 💎 Also a Sales Representative with Skurnik Wines & Spirits, Christopher brings real-world industry experience to his teaching. He believes every bottle acts as a "passport" to another culture,  a philosophy central to his school Travel by Wine’s Passport to Sake @travelbywine 🍷💼 We are also thrilled to announce that Chris will also be assisting with teaching the next Master Sake Sommelier course, coming to New York this October! 🎓✨ Whether you are starting your journey or aiming for the highest tier of mastery, join Chris’s upcoming Introductory Sake Professional and Certified Sake Sommelier courses to explore the world of sake through the lens of a true beverage authority, and earn the next stamp in your sake passport 🛄 #TravelByWine #SakeSommelierAssociation #SSA #SakeEducator #NewYorkSake by @sakesommeliers
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5 months ago
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