September Newsletter

September Newsletter

Come to see us at

"Sake Happy Tokyo" Booth!!

- next to East West Booth

Sake Trend will be there entire time!

Special Treat! Sip on micro-batch sake from Japan that is only available in Japan

We are thrilled to share that we'll attend in Michael Tremblay’s Sake Scholar Course — an intensive 3-day program happening right before Sake Day! 🍶✨

This course dives deep into sake by region, exploring not only Japan but also how sake is evolving around the world. We can’t wait to expand out knowledge and bring fresh insights back to our community.

👉 Stay tuned — in our next newsletter, we’ll share highlights and discoveries from this incredible experience!

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Millbrae Japan Cultural Festival

✨ Come visit us at the Sake Trend Booth –

1 Library Avenue, Millbrae, California

Sunday October 5th

🕥 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM (we may close early if sold out — last year we sold out quickly, though we’re bringing more this year!)

This year we’ll be offering:

- Sparkling sake, Nama (unpasteurized), Seasonal limited sake, very limited sake

Quantities are limited, so we encourage you to order online first to make sure you don’t miss out. We’d love to see you at the booth and share these special sakes with you! 🍶✨

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Come and Join to enjoy Art & Crafts!

Last week, we volunteered at the 150th Anniversary of Kagoshima Immigration, honoring Kanaye Nagasawa, Northern California’s first Japanese entrepreneur. We met Pam of the Japan Town Community Congress. Her organization's Art and Craft Boutique takes place this Saturday. While Sake Trend won’t have a booth, it’s great to support the local community.

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🍶 Discover Sake at OC Japan Fair 2025

We’re thrilled to bring you two unique sake experiences this year at the OC Japan Fair:

✨ Regular Sake Tasting Booth
Stop by our booth to sample a wide variety of carefully selected sakes. From refreshing sparkling sake to smooth Nigori, fresh Nama, and limited seasonal brews, you’ll find something new to enjoy. Our team will be there to share tasting notes and help you discover flavors that match your taste.

Benefits for you:

Try before you buy (in local store or online like us!) — explore different styles without commitment
Learn sake basics directly from knowledgeable staff! (We will be there on Friday and Saturday! and other knowledgeable staff are available for entire event)

🌸 VIP Sake Tasting Booth
For those who want a deeper experience, our VIP Sake Tasting Lounge offers a curated flight of premium and rare sakes, paired with light snacks and sashimi. This exclusive setting is designed for you to relax and enjoy while learning more about the craftsmanship behind each bottle.

Benefits for you:
Taste rare, premium, and limited-release sakes not available at the regular booth
Enjoy food pairings that highlight sake’s depth and versatility

Get guided insights from sake specialists in a more personal setting
Take advantage of special purchase opportunities for VIP-only selections (Special Discount from our online shop!)

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