SAKE-CON : World Sake Day NYC 2024

Calling all Sake enthusiasts! Special Premium Sake Selection: 70+ Selections, 35+ Brands, inludes many Award-Winning Sakes! Prepare to raise your glasses in celebration because World Sake Day by MIKA is back this fall for its 4th annual tasting event! Upstairs NYC is thrilled to partner with MIKA and Niji to bring you an unforgettable experience.

General Admission - Early Bird Special : $65 / General Admission : $80

All tickets allow you to:

● Enjoy Stamp Rally up to 15 Premium Sake & Cocktails varieties of your choice! (Equivalent to 3~4 glasses of wine)

●Original Sake glass that you can take it home.

● Attendees must be 21 years old and older

●Tickets must be purchased in advance, sales will end once tickets sold out

●No tickets are available at the door

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

● A premier rooftop space with elegant waterfront views of the Manhattan skyline.

● Good news if you wish to indulge in more Sake! Just ask us for an extra tasting ticket available for purchase.

Join us as we dive headfirst into the enchanting world of Japanese craft Sake. Indulge in the unforgettable flavors of Japanese Sake that will transport your taste buds straight to Japan. And that's not all – immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of our Asian artist market pop-up!

This is more than an event; it's a journey through the heart of Sake culture and Asian artistry. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for a tasting experience like no other.

Prepare to immerse yourself in an epic World Sake Day extravaganza, and this time, we are taking over the Loft Rooftop with the gorgeous view in Williamsburg Brooklyn! Picture this: 5,000 square feet of prime space right in front of East River transformed into a World Sake Day fiesta!
Here's a taste of what you can expect:

• Special Sake Selection: 70+ Premium Selections, 35+ Brands !
  Brace yourself for an unforgettable walkaround tasting experience featuring handpicked, exquisite Sake varieties. Stay tuned for more details! *Refer to the ~Participating Sake Brewries~ section for details.
  
  Dassai @dassai
  HEAVENSAKE @heavensake
  KATO SAKE WORKS @katosakeworks
  KENBISHI @kenbishi.official
  KIKUSUI @kikusui_pr
  KUBOTA @kubota_sake_global
  KUROSAWA @9630sake
  MAKIRI @hatsumago_tohokumeijo
  MIZUBASHO
  TAKARA @takarasakeusa
  UKA @hatsumago_tohokumeijo
  WESAKE @drinkwesake
  【TOSA-SAKE】TSUKASA BOTAN @tsukasabotansns
  【TOSA-SAKE】BIJOFU @bijofu
  【TOSA-SAKE】SUIGEI @suigei_sake
  【TOSA-SAKE】TOSATSURU @tosatsuru
  【TOSA-SAKE】KAMEIZUMI @kameizumi_sake_brewing
  
• Mouthwatering Japanese Delights:
  Indulge in a delectable Japanese menu where every dish is priced between the affordable range of $10 and $20. Prepare your tastebuds for incredible umami flavors!
  
  
• Asian Artisan Marketplace: 10+ Accessories, outfits, crafts vendors and more!
  Explore a treasure trove of handcrafted accessories, scented candles, unique merchandise and mesmerizing crafts from across Asia. Discover one-of-a-kind buys you won't find anywhere else!
  
  
• Premier NYC Venue:
  Our setting could not be more perfect – just for you we have secured a premier space right on Union Square, ensuring a backdrop that's as vibrant as the event itself.
  
  
  But hold on, there's more to come! Our menu may surprise you, and we've got additional surprises up our sleeves.
  
  
  

More to follow! Menu may change.

Behind the scenes, there's a heartwarming story: Upstairs NYC's "Night Market" and MIKA Bushwick have a history of hosting unforgettable events together. Thanks to our incredible community, we have witnessed familiar faces returning time and again, becoming a valuable part of the Upstairs NYC family. When MIKA Bushwick closed its doors this March, we could not bear to see it go. But as they say, when one door closes, another opens and we decided to host this World Sake Day event in honor of MIKA, making it an occasion filled with respect and reverence!

Get ready to participate in an extraordinary celebration that brings together Sake culture, delectable cuisine, Asian craftsmanship, and the lively spirit of Union Square. This is more than an event; it's a heartfelt tribute to cherished memories and a toast to new beginnings. Stay tuned for updates that promise to make this World Sake Day a legendary one!

About Upstairs

Upstairs NYC is a non-profit organization formed in 2022 to promote friendly relations between New York and diversity culture. A growing community and with a focus on promoting learning and community engagement across 4 pillars: art and culture, lifestyle, technology, and food. The organization regularly hosts panel discussions, holds experiential events, cultural celebrations and socials.

www.upstairsnyc.org

@upstairsatnyc

What's World Sake Day?

World Sake Day, also known as Sake Day, is an annual event held on October 1 as a tribute to sake, an alcoholic beverage of Japanese origin made of fermented rice. The event used to be regarded as only a national event in Japan. October 1 is traditionally the starting date of sake production in the country.

About MIKA

MIKA has been closed this March. Mika has largely sourced local products for the bar, including Bushwick-based beers, local craft sake, food, and Finger Lakes wines with American – Japanese cuisine in Bushwick.

https://mikabushwick.com/

Instagram @mikabushwick

About niji

We want to spread the handmade creations of Japanese artists to the world. niji is a marketplace that serves as a bridge connecting Japanese artists with people from around the world. It was born from the desire to expand the reach of Japanese artists globally.

We organize the “Japanese handmade Maker's Market” events, where you can meet the artists in person, held in various locations throughout New York.

Our newly opened online platform, called ‘niji,’ lets you find amazing artworks from Japanese artists and Japanese-related artists.

https://japanese-artist-popupshop.com/

Instagram @japaneseartistpopupshop

FB https://www.facebook.com/japaneseartistpopupshop

Crowd Photo Release

By entering the event, you consent to having your image captured by official photographers and videographers. The resulting materials, including still photographs, video and audio recording may be used by Upstairs NYC for the promotional entities without restriction or financial compensation, in news materials, promotional materials, on the web, social media and other properties. If you do not agree to having your image captured or recorded, please do not enter the event venue.

REFUND POLICY

The event fee is non-refundable. You can, on the other hand, transfer a ticket to a friend.

If an event is postponed, rescheduled, or moved, your tickets are still valid for the new date and no further action is required. Emails will be sent to ticket holders notifying them of any available refund options for the event.

We check ID at the entrance. Attendees 21 years of or older will be provided wristband at the check-in, please wear the wristband while you attend the event, we only provide alcohol drinks to the guests who wears the wristband.

Guests who test positive to COVID-19 will be unable to enter the venue. These guests are encouraged to contact upstairsatnyc@gmail.com to book a future event.