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    Congrats to Megan for completing the prestigious A Congrats to Megan for completing the prestigious Advanced Sake Sommelier® course🎉 She is from Florida, USA, and began exploring the world of sake in 2025, which quickly became her true passion. She joined this course to pursue deeper, hands-on experience in a brewery and to understand the craft behind every bottle. Grateful for the journey—and for the culture, people, and connections it brings. 🍶 A special thank you to @fujii_shuzo_oita for welcoming Megan and sharing their incredible expertise in sake brewing. Founded in 1872 Fujii Brewery has been crafting top sake for nearly 150 years, blending tradition with the pure water & natural elements of Oita. Their commitment to sustainability & community creates a truly unique sake✨ ✨ The Advanced Sake Sommelier® is a one-of-a-kind experience that brings students to the heart of Japan: hands-on brewery visits, terroir-focused activities, and immersive learning that offer a deep understanding of sake creation. Ready to deepen your sake knowledge? Begin your journey with the Certified Sake Sommelier® qualification and unlock the full value of the Advanced course—designed to expand your foundation and take your expertise to the next level. 🗾 この度、Megan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！🎉 アメリカ出身のMegan は 2023 年に日本酒の世界を探求し始め、その魅力に引き込まれました。より深い実践的な学びと、一本一本の酒が生まれる背景にある職人の技と精神を理解するため、本コースへの参加されました。学びの旅がもたらす文化との出会いや人との繋がりに、深い感謝を寄せています。 Meganを温かく迎え入れ、日本酒醸造の奥深い世界へと導いてくださった藤居酒造様に特別な感謝を申し上げます。 1872年に創業した藤居酒造は、約150年にわたり、伝統と大分の清らかな水、自然の恵みを融合させて酒を造り続けています。SDGsと地域社会への貢献に対する姿勢が、藤居酒造の酒を一層特別なものにしています。💫 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ります。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」を肌で感じ、酒蔵の歴史や地域文化との繋がりを理解します。教室を越えて五感で学ぶこの体験は、まさに人生で一度きりの貴重な学びとなります。なお、本コースは 認定酒ソムリエ資格保持者 を対象としています。
    📚 Which Course is Right for You? 🍶 Curious about s 📚 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
    📢Happy World Shochu Day🌸 Do you know what Novembe 📢Happy World Shochu Day🌸 Do you know what November 1st is? It's actually "Authentic Shochu & Awamori Day" ✨ Today, let's celebrate the beauty of shochu, a traditional Japanese drink that stands alongside sake and is a source of pride for Japan! This anniversary is said to have been established around the time when the new shochu of the year is first sipped. Why not take this opportunity to take a peek into the world of authentic shochu and awamori, two traditional Japanese drinks? 👀🍶 📢Happy World Shochu Day🌸 皆さま、「11月1日」は何の日かご存知でしょうか？実は「本格焼酎＆泡盛の日」です✨ 今日は、日本酒と並び日本の誇るべき伝統的な酒「焼酎」の美しさを讃えましょう！ この記念日は1987年に日本酒造組合中央会がその年の新酒が味わえる時期ということや「焼酎文化を広めたい」想いで制定されました。 そして、日本の風土と技が生んだ一杯が、今また世界中で注目されています🌏✨ 秋の夜長に、香り高い一杯をゆっくり楽しみながら、 この機会に日本の伝統文化である本格焼酎や泡盛の世界も覗いてみてはいかがでしょうか👀🍶？ 芋・麦・米・黒糖…同じ焼酎でも、香りも味わいもまるで違う個性いろいろ🥃✨ 今日という日に、“あなたの好きな一杯”で乾杯しましょう🍠   #AuthenticShochuAndAwamoriDay #AuthenticShochu #Awamori #Shochu #shochu #awamori #JapaneseCulture #JapaneseTradition #NationalDrink #sakechallenge #本格焼酎の日 #ShochuDay #泡盛の日 #焼酎好き #sakelover #日本酒文化 #酒蔵 #shochulife #発酵  #飲食業界 #熟成  #本格焼酎 #泡盛 #焼酎 #shochu #awamori #日本文化 #焼酎ストリート #鹿児島イベント #日本の伝統 #国酒 #sakechallenge
    A huge welcome to the SSA family to @kaidraeger in A huge welcome to the SSA family to @kaidraeger in Germany 🇩🇪 Being an alumni of the exclusive Master Sake Sommelier® qualification, we’re extremely excited to introduce founder of Sacre Sake @agedsake.de Kai, who will be focussing on classroom based, in-person courses in Germany 📚 From the German vineyards to the rice fields of Japan, Kai has an impressive background in wine and sake 🍶🌾 During the 9 years he lived in Japan, he personally journeyed to over 30 breweries, coming to understand the art of sake in depth and the culture that surrounds the delicious drink 🥂 Kai’s expertise in aged sake and passion to bring its traditions to Europe, pair well with the rich history of brewing in Germany 🍻. We hope you get the chance to experience it at his upcoming courses, with Introductory Sake Professional® classes coming up in November and January 🗓️ Check out all the details on our website✨
    🌟 Big News for Sake in the USA! 🌟 We are thrilled 🌟 Big News for Sake in the USA! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that the Master Sake Sommelier® – the world’s highest sake qualification – will be taught in the United States for the very first time this coming January 🍶🇺🇸 📍 Portland, Oregon 📅 22nd–23rd January 2026 This intensive and prestigious course will be led by two of America’s foremost sake authorities: ✨ Marcus Pakiser – Chief Education Officer-USA of the Sake Sommelier Association® ✨ Russell King – Sake Educator® and founder of @deepdivesakeschool The Master Sake Sommelier - The Pinnacle of Sake Service Students will gain unmatched expertise; paramount training in sake service and presentation; and immerse themselves in the art & science of sake at the highest echelons 🏅 Alongside this, students in the 2026 USA Master Sake Sommelier will be provided with not one, but two, complimentary addons! Taking place in the days around the course, these students will have the possibility to join a tour of the award-winning Sake One brewery; and to attend the RNDC Sake Festival trade show - with over 200 sake available for tasting 🍶 These provide unparalleled opportunities to learn about different elements of sake production and disruption, alongside their Master Sake Sommelier training; and connect with those across the sake industry 🤵‍♂️ All Master Sake Sommelier alumni receive their certificate and lapel pin, as well the right to the use the post-nominals MSS 🎖️ Don’t miss this chance to elevate your sake journey to it’s peak 🗻 👉 More details & registration see @deepdivesakeschool or visit www.deepdivesake.school #MasterSakeSommelier #SakeSommelierAcademy #SakeEducation #sakesommelier #sakesommelierusa #americansakesommelier #SakeInTheUS #PortlandOregon #WorldOfSake #usamss #usamastersakesommelier #deepdivesakeschool
    Did You Know? 👀 Did you know the design behind o Did You Know? 👀 Did you know the design behind our famous Introductory Sake Professional lapel badge? The Introductory course’s badge is inspired by two key ways to enjoy sake: an ochoko and a masu 🍶 An ochoko is a small traditional cup used for drinking sake. Its compact size isn’t just charming — it invites thoughtful sipping and turns every pour into an act of hospitality 🙇‍♀️ A masu was originally a square box used to measure one portion of rice; and these were often made of woods with antibacterial properties. Nowadays masu are largely used as another form of drinking vessel for sake, poured until the moment that the sake might overflow from the box 💠 At the Sake Sommelier Association, we’ve honoured these traditions by designing our Introductory Sake Professional (ISP) badge to combine the shapes of an ochoko, a masu, and our logo — a symbol of the journey into the world of sake 🌟 The Introductory Sake Professional is the very step in our line of Sake Sommelier course. It introduces everything from sake’s origins & culture to ingredients, production, tasting, and serving etiquette. This shorter course offers hands-on learning, guided tastings of fantastic sake, and students who pass earn their certificate and the lapel badge to proudly show their new qualification - your first step into the sake world 🌸 Start your sake journey with us — one ochoko at a time! #SakeSommelier #IntroductorySakeProfessional #SSA #SakeLovers #SakeEducation #Ochoko #Masu #JapaneseTradition #LearnSake #SakeCup #SakeJourney #Sakesommeliers #SakeSommelierAssociation #SakeProfessional

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