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Cider & others｜Sake, beer and drink festivals across Japan

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Gensen Umeshu Festival in Kyoto 2026

Sat, November 21, 2026 – Tue, November 24, 2026

Kyoto, Kyoto, Kyoto

An Umeshu Research Association event where visitors compare plum wines from around Japan using special "Baisen" coins, held on the Kitano Tenmangu grounds.

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This year's edition has ended

Japan Mead Festa

This year's edition has ended

Kita, Tokyo, Tokyo

A tasting and sales event for mead (honey wine) run by the Japan Mead Association. The 6th edition on 28 March 2026 had about 17-18 brands.

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This year's edition has ended

National Umeshu Festival in Tokyo

This year's edition has ended

Taito, Tokyo, Tokyo

The Tokyo edition of the Umeshu Research Association's plum wine tastings, held 4-7 June 2026.

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This year's edition has ended

Japan Cidre Festival SISGA JAPAN

This year's edition has ended

Chiyoda, Tokyo, Tokyo

A tasting event gathering ciders from Japan and abroad. The 2026 edition was held on 30 August.

Cider & others

This year's edition has ended

National Umeshu Festival in Funabashi 2026

This year's edition has ended

Funabashi, Chiba, Chiba

The Funabashi edition of the Umeshu Research Association's plum wine tastings, held on four days between 22 and 27 September 2026.

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This year's edition has ended

National Umeshu Festival in Yokosuka 2026

This year's edition has ended

Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Kanagawa

The Yokosuka edition of the Umeshu Research Association's plum wine tasting events held around Japan, held 16-18 October 2026.