2025: 2nd Sake Matsuri South Bay (Sake Lovers! SAKE Matsuri South Bay at Miyako Hybrid Hotel-Taste Premium Sakes, Wagyu from Shohei Hometown)NEW

Welcome to the 2nd SAKE Matsuri South Bay at Miyako Hybrid Hotel in Torrance! Join us on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM for a day filled with delicious sake tastings and cultural experiences. Don't miss this opportunity to indulge in premium sake varieties and learn from sake experts.

The City of Torrance’s Friendship City partner, Oshu City from Iwate Prefecture, Japan, will join us again this year. Oshu, the hometown of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, will be bringing its renowned local sake, premium rice, and wagyu beef for all to enjoy.

Come discover new favorite sake brands, enjoy live entertainment, and connect with fellow sake enthusiasts. This is a fantastic chance to expand your palate and deepen your appreciation for this beloved Japanese beverage.

What to expect:
Participating vendors (including well known sake breweries, distributors and food manufacturers) will be offering:
• Sake Sampling-Enjoy more than 40 premium sakes, including many award-winning brands and styles from across Japan, as well as Japanese shochu (spirits). Varieties include Junmai sake, Junmai Daiginjo sake, Ginjo sake, sparkling sake, Nigori (unfiltered) sake, and Umeshu (plum wine).
• Food Sampling-Light snacks for sampling will be served, such as California rolls, BBQ wagyu beef from Oshu, chicken karaage, onigiri made with rice from Oshu, and many more delicious bites.
• Entertainment - Experience the traditional the "kagami biraki" (ceremonial sake barrel opening), wadaiko (Japanese drumming), and an Omotesenke Japanese tea ceremony demonstration.