Kanpai! A Saké Tasting Tour of Japan

A Japan-Texas Sister Cities event in partnership with the U.S.–Japan Council, Genji Sake, and Mutual Trading

Schedule

Friday, May 31, 2024
5 p.m. Registration
5:10 p.m. Welcome, Saké Tasting, and Appetizers Reception

For more than 2,000 years, saké has been deeply intertwined with the history and culture of Japan. Crafted through a meticulous brewing process, saké was used during religious or formal ceremonies but has become an integral part of weddings, celebrations, and everyday life.

As the popularity of saké outside of Japan has boomed in recent years, exports to the U.S. doubled between 2012 and 2022. With this increasing interest comes new opportunities to explore the drink's various varieties, production techniques, and uses.

Join Asia Society Texas, the U.S.–Japan Council, Genji Saké, and Mutual Trading to celebrate to celebrate the diverse world of Japanese saké. At this evening tasting event, sample a dozen different varieties while industry experts share the brewing techniques and tasting notes. Appetizers from local restaurants and vendors will be served.

Guests must be ages 21 and up and will be required to show valid I.D. upon entry.

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Business and Policy programs at Asia Society Texas are presented by Bank of America, Muffet Blake, and ExxonMobil. Major support comes from Nancy C. Allen, Chinhui Juhn and Eddie Allen, The Brown Foundation, Inc., and Houston Endowment Inc. Generous funding provided by bp America, Inc, Anne and Albert Chao, ConocoPhillips, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), Regions Bank, and Stephanie and Frank Tsuru. Additional support is provided by the Friends of Asia Society, a dedicated group of individuals and organizations committed to bringing the best in public programming.

Business & Policy Presenting Sponsors

Program Partners

Izakaya WA
Tokyo Story
Yasuhiko and Akemi Saitoh Foundation

Japan Series Sponsor

About APAH Month at Asia Society Texas

Beginning in 2021, Asia Society Texas has celebrated Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with the Houston community and beyond through a curated calendar of events for 31 ways to celebrate over the 31 days of May. Spotlighting the traditions, talents, and contributions of Asians and Asian Americans, the calendar highlights the month's key Asia Society programming, providing a platform to showcase local artists, performers, educators, and leaders who contribute to the vibrant, multicultural tapestry of Houston while also featuring staff recommendations for our favorite music, books, movies, and more by Asian and Asian American creatives.

At Asia Society Texas, APAH Month is an opportunity to celebrate and honor Asians and Asian Americans and to uplift their stories to a broader audience as part of our goal to inspire our larger community to better understand one another through culture, conversation, and connection. For information about sponsoring APAH Month and other projects like this one, please contact Saleena Jafry at [email protected] or 713.496.9939.

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Sponsors of APAH Month
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About Asia Society Texas

Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.