The youngest finalist of the 6th World KIKISAKE-SHI

(SOMMELIER OF SAKE) Competition​

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Qualifications

INTERNATIONAL KIKISAKE-SHI (SOMMELIER OF SAKE)​

KIKISAKESHI (SOMMELIER OF SAKE)

SAKASHO(MASTER SOMMELIER OF SAKE)

Nihonshugakukoshi(Sake study instructor)

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Sake Experience

Over the years, I have built my knowledge and skills through both study and hands-on experience.

 

• Worked at restaurants offering a wide selection of regional sake

• Worked at a sake retail shop carrying more than 80 varieties of local sake

• Visited sake breweries and experienced part of the sake-making process

• Created sake and food pairing suggestions for customers

• Organized sake shopping workshops

• Guided sake experiences for international visitors to Japan

Supported sake-related events for both Japanese and international guests

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My Mission

For me, sake is more than just a drink. It is a gateway to Japanese culture, craftsmanship, regional identity, and human connection.

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Through sake, I hope to:

• Connect Japan and the world

• Introduce the stories of local breweries and regions

• Make sake easier to understand and enjoy

• Help visitors discover new places and cultures in Japan

• Create meaningful experiences that stay in people’s memories

 

My mission is to share the charm of Japanese sake with people from around the world and to create bridges between international guests, local communities, and the people behind each bottle.

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