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Published: 2020.06.17
Last modified: 2026.10.02
International Kikisakeshi / Japanese Sake Qualification Schedule 2020 @ June 2020
On this page, ikki organizes the information about qualifications about Japanese Sake in and out of Japan.
Please find the overview of Japanese Sake Qualification from our post in February from below;
Japanese Sake qualification -Schedule and detail 2020- @ February 2020
Please find the fixed schedule and information about Sake Qualification from SSI 2020 as of June 2020.
Sake Service Institute
Sake Service Institute(SSI) provide courses and qualification for Sake professionals in the world market.
There are various courses and qualifications regarding Japanese alcohol such as Sake and Shochu, but this time ikki organise information about “International Kikisakeshi” and “Sake Navigator”.
*The information listed below is the information available in June 2020.
International Kikisakeshi
TOKYO
- FBO Japan
Exam
6/20 FBO Academy
6/21 FBO Academy
7/15 FBO Academy
7/16 FBO Academy
7/18 FBO Academy
7/19 FBO Academy
9/16 FBO Academy
9/17 FBO Academy
9/19 FBO Academy
9/20 FBO Academy
OTHER in Japan
- FBO Japan
Exam
7/12 Osaka International Convention Center
7/13 Osaka International Convention Center
8/22 The Kanazawa Chamber of Commerce & Industry
11/29 Sapporo View Hotel
Taiwan
- Taiwan Wine Academy
Course
7/5 12:00~22:00
7/11 12:00~22:00
7/19 12:00~22:00
Exam
8/23 8:30~12:00
Please check for detail from here
Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Wine Academy
Course
7/20~8/27 every Monday 19:00~22:15
Exam
7/11 10:00~13:00
- Hong Kong Sommelier & Bartender Training College
Course
8/15,22,29 19:00~22:00
Exam
9/12 14:00~17:00
Course
9/20, 27 : 10/4 13:30~19:30
Exam
10/18 14:00~17:00
Course
10/24,31 11/7 13:30~19:30
Exam
11/21 14:00~17:00
Please check the information here
Singapore
- Wine Language
Course
7/11~12 9:00~18:00
Exam
8/2 TBC
UK
- Enshu Limited
Course
7/3~4 9:00~17:00
7/5 9:00~13:00
Exam
7/19 10:00~13:45
Course
10/9~10 9:00~17:00
10/11 9:00~13:00
Exam
10/25 10:00~13:45
Sake Navigator
Taiwan
- Taiwan Wine Academy
7/21 14:30~18:00
7/28 14:30~18:00
8/11 14:00~20:30
Please find the information here
President & CEO, Kobayashi Junzo Shoten Co., Ltd.
Based in Osaka, I lead Kobayashi Junzo Shoten, a sake wholesaler founded in 1890. Through the cultural richness of Japanese sake, my mission is to connect people and bring smiles to dining tables around the world.
While technology continues to make the world feel smaller, the stories and traditions behind sake brewing can easily fade into the background. I see my role as a bridge—sharing the passion of brewers, opening doors for new audiences, and delivering sake in a way that feels more approachable and relatable.
I enjoy visiting sake breweries, learning about new rice varieties and brewing techniques, and spending time with toji (master brewers) and kurabito (brewery workers) to experience the spirit of sake-making firsthand. On this blog, I’ll share those encounters, my personal insights, and tips to help you enjoy sake even more.
Thank you for reading, and I look forward to connecting with you.
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