JSA Japan Sake Association

Become a certified
Sake Expert with the
Japan Sake Association (JSA).

Course conducted by the Sake Salon UK, accredited by JSA.

NEXT COURSE STARTS ON SAT 18TH MARCH 2023!!Ā 

怐Sake ExpertĀ® course with Miho Okawa in March 2023 怑

We are delighted to announce the second Sake ExpertĀ® qualification course in English, to be held online live via zoom over two consecutive weekends for UK residents and beyond.

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Date:

Saturday and Sunday 18, 19 and Saturday 25 March

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Time:

10:00am to 13:00pm / Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 March (UK GMT)

10:00am to 13:30pm / Saturday 25 March (UK GMT)

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Take a journey through the world of sake, with JSA master instructor Miho Okawa as your guide. From its fascinating history, to practical tips on sake tasting and pairing the perfect bottle for any occasion. This course will provide you with not just technical knowledge but also give unique insights into the culture of sake with current and ongoing updates by renowned Japanese Sake journalists which will delight both sake novices and experienced sake enthusiasts alike.

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Participation is limited with reservations open now to secure a seat; full payment will be requested by Wednesday 8th March.

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10:00ļ½ž13:00 / 3꜈18ę—„ļ¼ˆåœŸļ¼‰ćƒ»19ę—„ļ¼ˆę—„ļ¼‰

10:00amļ½ž13:30pm / 3꜈25ę—„(土) (č‹±å›½ć‚°ćƒŖ惋惃ć‚øęؙęŗ–Ꙃ)

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Why The JSA Course?

āœ“ 100% LIVE & ONLINE CLASSES

with real-time interaction so no need to travel.

āœ“ 3 DAYS, 8 HOURSĀ 
Fun & fast way to become a sake connoisseur!

āœ“ Anywhere in Europe
ā€‹ā€‹The samples can be shipped to your home anywhere in the UK & Europe.

āœ“Certificationā€‹ā€‹
Receive your certification upon completion of your course.

The Courses

JSA Japan Sake Association

SAKE EXPERT

Advanced Level Course

from Ā£275 + VAT

Via The Sake Salon UK's Website

SAKE CONCIERGE

Beginner to Intermediate Level Course

from Ā£55 + VAT

Via The Sake Salon UK's Website

The Tutors

SACHIKO BULLOCK

It was during my time working as a bartender at a hotel in Tokyo, that I began my long standing love affair and fascination with the world of hospitality and beverages. Relocating to the U.K. and qualifying as an International Kikizakeshi (sake sommelier) in 2012, she took up a position from sake sommelier to and progressed to Beverage Manager sharing her experties and passion of wine and sake with both patrons and staff alike as well as curating an extensive wine and Sake list.

Founder of The Sake Salon UK
The International Wine Challenge Sake Judge
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MIHO OKAWA

Miho worked for 18 years in the US for US and Japanese I T companies. Returned to Japan in April 2017 to help set up a start-up IT company.
After returning to Japan, she almost had a culture-shocked by the deliciousnes of sake as well as it's fascinating cultural aspects.
She says: "I want people all over the world to know how wonderful sake is. Let's enjoy it together"

ā€‹Master lecturer at JSA in English.
WSET Level 3 Award in Sake Qualification
YouTube channel: MihoosSake

Become a certified
Sake Expert with the Japan Sake Association (JSA).

Course conducted by the Sake Salon UK, accredited by JSA.

NEXT COURSE STARTS ON SAT 18TH MARCH 2023 !!Ā 

怐Sake ExpertĀ® course with Miho Okawa in March 2023 怑

We are delighted to announce the second Sake ExpertĀ® qualification course in English, to be held online live via zoom over two consecutive weekends for UK residents and beyond.

Ā 

Date:

Saturday and Sunday 18, 19 and Saturday 25 March

Ā 

Time:

10:00am to 13:00pm / Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 March (UK GMT)

10:00am to 13:30pm / Saturday 25 March (UK GMT)

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Take a journey through the world of sake, with JSA master instructor Miho Okawa as your guide. From its fascinating history, to practical tips on sake tasting and pairing the perfect bottle for any occasion. This course will provide you with not just technical knowledge but also give unique insights into the culture of sake with current and ongoing updates by renowned Japanese Sake journalists which will delight both sake novices and experienced sake enthusiasts alike.

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Participation is limited with reservations open now to secure a seat; full payment will be requested by Wednesday 8th March.

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Ꙃ間

10:00ļ½ž13:00 / 3꜈18ę—„ļ¼ˆåœŸļ¼‰ćƒ»19ę—„ļ¼ˆę—„ļ¼‰

10:00amļ½ž13:30pm / 3꜈25ę—„(土) (č‹±å›½ć‚°ćƒŖ惋惃ć‚øęؙęŗ–Ꙃ)

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Why The JSA Course?

āœ“ 100% LIVE & ONLINE CLASSES

with real-time interaction so no need to travel.

āœ“ 3 DAYS, 8 HOURSĀ 
Fun & fast way to become a sake connoisseur!

āœ“ Anywhere in Europe
ā€‹ā€‹The samples can be shipped to your home anywhere in the UK & Europe.

āœ“Certificationā€‹ā€‹
Receive your certification upon completion of your course.

The Courses

JSA Japan Sake Association

SAKE EXPERT

Advanced Level Course

from Ā£275 + VAT

Via The Sake Salon UK's Website

SAKE CONCIERGE

Beginner to Intermediate Level Course

from Ā£55 + VAT

Via The Sake Salon Uk's Website

The Tutors

SACHIKO BULLOCK

It was during my time working as a bartender at a hotel in Tokyo, that I began my long standing love affair and fascination with the world of hospitality and beverages. Relocating to the U.K. and qualifying as an International Kikizakeshi (sake sommelier) in 2012, she took up a position from sake sommelier to and progressed to Beverage Manager sharing her experties and passion of wine and sake with both patrons and staff alike as well as curating an extensive wine and Sake list.

Founder of The Sake Salon UK
The International Wine Challenge Sake Judge
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MIHO OKAWA

Miho worked for 18 years in the US for US and Japanese I T companies. Returned to Japan in April 2017 to help set up a start-up IT company.
After returning to Japan, she almost had a culture-shocked by the deliciousnes of sake as well as it's fascinating cultural aspects.
She says: "I want people all over the world to know how wonderful sake is. Let's enjoy it together"

ā€‹Master lecturer at JSA in English.
WSET Level 3 Award in Sake Qualification
YouTube channel: MihoosSake