SSI INTERNATIONAL

20/08/2026

📚🍶 “SHOCHU-NO-MOTOI” English Edition Now Available on Kindle!
The official textbook for the
INTERNATIONAL SHOCHU KIKISAKE-SHI qualification is now available in English on Amazon Kindle!
SHOCHU-NO-MOTOI provides a comprehensive introduction to shochu, covering its ingredients, production methods, categories, tasting techniques, and service methods.
📱 With Kindle, you can study anytime and anywhere using your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
🔗 Purchase here：（English version)
https://x.gd/5l7Vd

Perfect for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of Japanese shochu or prepare for the INTERNATIONAL SHOCHU KIKISAKE-SHI qualification.

28/07/2026

🍶【報名倒數！唎酒師論壇2026】🍶

想更深入學習日本酒、親自品飲新潟銘酒，並與來自各地的唎酒師交流嗎？

「唎酒師論壇2026」將於新潟縣長岡市舉辦，報名截止至【7月31日（五）】為止⚠️

這是一場日本酒愛好者不容錯過的特別2天！

🌾 活動亮點
・約20款新潟縣產酒品飲＆工作坊
・新潟全酒藏約90藏齊聚的交流會與餐酒搭配體驗
・第2天參加人氣活動「越後長岡酒之陣」
・透過學習、品飲與交流，提升對日本酒的理解與實踐力

此外，資格取得與論壇參加套裝的特別方案，也將於名額額滿後截止。

這不只是一次活動，而是深入感受新潟日本酒魅力的珍貴機會✨

正在考慮報名的朋友，請把握最後機會！

📅 報名截止：7月31日（五）
📍 會場：Aore長岡（從長岡站步行3分鐘）

👇 報名與詳細資訊請至個人檔案或限時動態連結查看或DM連絡！
https://lp.kikisake-shi.jp/lp/forum2026/

#唎酒師 #唎酒師論壇2026 #日本酒 #清酒 #新潟清酒

07/07/2026

【News】Expanding the Sake Community Around the World
Announcement of the Signing of a Friendship Agreement 🌏🍶

Today, July 7, on Tanabata, SSI INTERNATIONAL, a sister organization of the Sake Service Institute (SSI), signed a friendship agreement with the Japanese Sake Culture Promotion Association, an organization based in Hong Kong that actively promotes the appeal of Japanese sake.

The Japanese Sake Culture Promotion Association has organized numerous sake experience events and cultural seminars in Hong Kong, including events related to the Hong Kong Tourism Board, as well as collaborations with leading hotels and luxury brands.

In addition, the association’s president is certified as an International Sake Lecturer and has been actively working to create opportunities for International Kikisake-shi and to promote sake education.

Through this friendship agreement, both organizations will further strengthen their collaboration with the aim of advancing sake education, events, and cultural exchange in Hong Kong.

SSI INTERNATIONAL will continue to work with overseas organizations to promote sake culture and expand opportunities for International Kikisake-shi around the world.

16/06/2026

On June 13 and 14, SSI INTERNATIONAL hosted the International Sakasho course via Zoom in collaboration with our partner schools in China: “辦個清酒會 SAKE7” in Beijing and “暻创酒饮学院 Jingchuang Beverages Academy” in Shanghai.

A total of 18 participants from both regions joined us, including sake and shochu enthusiasts, restaurant owners, and importers.

During the course, participants deepened their understanding through a variety of tastings, covering the latest trends in sake and shochu, as well as differences in flavor based on ingredients, production methods, and serving temperatures.

All participants attended with great enthusiasm, and lively discussions took place, combining local market perspectives with insights from Japan.

SSI INTERNATIONAL will continue working with partner schools around the world to share the appeal of sake and shochu, along with accurate knowledge, on a global scale.


 
 


09/06/2026

On Sunday, the first-ever International Kikisake-shi Examination in Thailand was held by our partner school, The Beverage Clique Academy.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone at The Beverage Clique Academy for their dedicated efforts in making this memorable first examination possible, as well as to all the students who participated.

Through this occasion, we were deeply impressed by the strong interest in sake among the local participants and their sincere attitude toward learning. It was a valuable opportunity to feel the further potential for the spread of sake culture in Thailand.

SSI INTERNATIONAL will continue to work closely with partner schools around the world to share the appeal of sake and accurate knowledge, while expanding opportunities for International Kikisake-shi to play an active role globally.

02/06/2026

5月23日，受台灣友好團體邀請，出席由台灣國際唎酒協會主辦、SSI International 後援的「第二屆全國日本酒品評名人賽」晚宴暨頒獎典禮，深感榮幸。

當晚由 SSI International 會長 日置晴之先生 及 事務局局長 大森清隆先生 分別致詞並擔任頒獎嘉賓，向優秀選手表達祝賀與勉勵。

本次晚宴約有40位來賓參加，現場氣氛熱烈而融洽。透過與當地唎酒師及日本酒愛好者的交流，我們深刻感受到大家對日本酒的熱情，以及持續精進專業知識的學習精神，令人十分敬佩。

衷心感謝台灣國際唎酒協會的邀請與用心安排，也期待未來持續深化台日之間的日本酒文化交流，共同推廣日本酒的魅力。

On May 23, I had the great honor of attending the banquet and awards ceremony for the 2nd National Japanese Sake Tasting Masters Competition, hosted by the Taiwan International KIKISAKE Association with support from SSI International, at the invitation of our partner organization in Taiwan.

During the evening, Mr. Haruyuki Hioki, President of SSI International, and Mr. Kiyotaka Omori, Director General of the Secretariat, each delivered remarks and served as award presenters, offering congratulations and encouragement to the outstanding participants.

Approximately 40 guests attended the banquet, and the atmosphere was warm and lively throughout the evening. Through our exchanges with local KIKISAKE-SHI and sake enthusiasts, we deeply felt everyone’s passion for sake and their dedication to continually improving their professional knowledge, which was truly admirable.

We sincerely thank the Taiwan International KIKISAKE Association for the invitation and thoughtful arrangements. We also look forward to further deepening sake cultural exchange between Taiwan and Japan and working together to promote the appeal of sake.

22/05/2026

【日本酒愛好者・唎酒師・餐飲相關人士必看🍶】
今年秋天，將在新潟縣長岡市舉辦一場特別的活動！

來自全國各地的唎酒師與日本酒粉絲齊聚一堂的「唎酒師 FORUM 2026」🌾
這是不容錯過的兩天，讓您能更深入了解並親身體驗日本酒的深奧魅力。

📅 舉辦日期：2026年9月18日（五）〜19日（六）
📍 地點：Aore長岡（新潟縣長岡市）

活動的最新資訊與議程將會隨時更新！
為了方便日後查看，請先點擊右下角的【收藏】按鈕敬請期待✨

👇詳細資訊及報名請點擊首頁個人檔案的連結查看！
＠ssiintl.jp

#長岡市
#日本酒
#國際唎酒師
#動漫
#日本

24/04/2026

【唎酒師論壇2026 in 新潟・長岡】

來自世界各地的唎酒師將齊聚新潟・長岡。
誠摯邀請您參加這場為期兩天的特別活動，一同學習、品飲並交流新潟清酒的魅力。

本論壇將透過新潟清酒品飲、工作坊、主題演講及座談會，帶您更深入了解新潟清酒的特色與魅力。

在最終派對中，參加者還可享用來自新潟縣內各酒藏的多款清酒，並體驗與美食的搭配樂趣。

第二天，參加者將可參與「越後長岡酒之陣」第一部，親身感受長岡獨特的清酒文化。

📅 日期
2026年9月18日（五）－9月19日（六）

📍 會場
Ao-re 長岡
從長岡站步行約3分鐘

🍶 主要內容
・約20款新潟清酒的品飲與工作坊
・主題演講：「新潟清酒的特色、現況與未來」
・座談會
・新潟清酒與美食搭配體驗
・包含「越後長岡酒之陣」第一部入場券

✨ 限前30名
吉乃川酒藏參觀加購行程
2026年9月19日（六）14:30–16:30(予定）
參加費：1,100日圓（含稅）

報名截止日：2026年7月31日（五）
額滿即截止報名。

學習、品飲、交流。
在這兩天之中，盡情體驗新潟清酒的魅力。
https://ssiintl.jp/zh/kikisake-shiforum2026zh/

#唎酒師論壇2026
#唎酒師
#國際唎酒師
#日本酒
#新潟清酒
長岡
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越後長岡酒之陣
吉乃川
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清酒活動
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清酒文化

24/04/2026

【KIKISAKE-SHI Forum 2026 in Niigata, Nagaoka】

Kikisake-shi from around the world will gather in Niigata, Nagaoka.
Join us for a special two-day program to learn, taste, and connect through Niigata sake.

This forum offers an in-depth opportunity to discover the charm of Niigata sake through tastings of Niigata sake, workshops, a keynote lecture, and a panel discussion.

At the Final Party, participants can also enjoy a wide variety of sake from breweries across Niigata Prefecture, together with food pairings.

On the second day, participants will join Session 1 of the “Echigo Nagaoka Sake Fest,” a special opportunity to experience Nagaoka’s unique sake culture.

📅 Date
September 18 (Fri) – September 19 (Sat), 2026

📍 Venue
Ao-re Nagaoka
Approx. 3-minute walk from Nagaoka Station

🍶 Main Program
・Tasting & workshop featuring approx. 20 Niigata sake labels
・Keynote lecture: “Characteristics, Current Situation and Future of Niigata Sake”
・Panel discussion
・Niigata sake and food pairing experience
・Includes admission to Session 1 of the Echigo Nagaoka Sake Fest

✨ Limited to the first 30 participants
Optional Yoshinogawa Brewery Tour
September 19 (Sat), 14:30–16:30
Fee: JPY 1,100 tax included

Registration Deadline: July 31, 2026 (Fri)
Registration will close once capacity is reached.

Learn, taste, and connect.
Experience the charm of Niigata sake over two special days.






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Nagaoka
AoReNagaoka
EchigoNagaokaSakeFest
Yoshinogawa
SSI
SSIINTERNATIONAL
SakeEvent
SakeTasting
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