On Sunday, February 15, 2025, " Clandosake FES " was held at Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan. The first part of the event was held from 12:00 to 14:30, and the second part from 16:00 to 18:30, with more than 100 kinds of sake available for tasting! In addition to the sake tasting, the Saiga NAK drinking club covered the event, which included a real sake gacha, sake tasting corner, and more, making it a fun event from start to finish! ..............................work!
First, get your tickets!
Each person will receive 20 tickets at the time of admission, which will be used as vouchers for sake tasting. The number of tickets required will vary depending on the rank of the sake. The types of sake available for tasting are...
- Japanese Sake
- Shochu
- Liqueur
- Fruit wine
- Wine
There are more than 100 kinds of drinks in total! It's a great way to try out new drinks you don't normally drink.
Let's visit booths while collecting stamps!
You can challenge the stamp rally at the event, and if you collect 3 or more stamps, a very good thing will happen! Details are at the end of this article!
Get vanilla ice cream with 3 tickets!
One of the brightest spots was the ice cream corner! You can combine vanilla ice cream with your favorite liqueur in a cup. Free ice, juice, and other breakables were also distributed.
Mr. Reika with his ice cream. After much deliberation, she decided on " TOROCHOCO," a chocolate liqueur! Ice cream and chocolate are a royal combination, and the affogado was completed! But it's good! I'll have some then!
The sweet vanilla ice cream goes well with the slightly adult chocolate liqueur that has a soft aroma of brandy in the mouth! It was the perfect combination for a little bit of luxury because you can enjoy it as a sweet treat and get a little tipsy.
A sake gumbo to be enjoyed on the big screen!
Saiga NAKThis booth allows visitors to experience a simulation of Kurando's famous " Sake Gacha " on a large screen! You can limit yourself to your favorite types of sake and avoid flavors you don't like, so the results of the gacha will never be out of place!
Some of the selected products can be tasted at this event, so this content is perfect for those who are not sure what to drink.
Sake tasting to test your senses!
At this booth, you can experience tasting three different types of sake. This time the items are...
.... You will be served these sakes in cups A, B, and C, and you have to figure out which item is which by looking at the taste and flavor hint paper. And it comes with a nice service that pours quite a bit of the tasting cups! Nice gulp!
This is something that Reika, a game and sake enthusiast, could not keep quiet about. "I have to answer all the questions correctly! "
Reika's prediction...
- A. Polar Bear Rock
- B. Superhuman Swan
- C. PONKO
The result...!
- A. PONKO
- B. Superhuman Swan
- C. Polar Bear Rock
" Aeeeee! " Mr. Reika, who boldly claims to be an alcoholic beverage lover, makes the mistake with impunity.
"...Well, people have different senses..."
This awkward situation...I can't wait to drink the next sake! But when you drink sake, you inevitably want snacks... right?
Saiga NAKOf course, there will be a snack corner at the venue! The first floor of the Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan, where this event was held, is lined with antenna stores and other stores. Re-entry is available, so there were people who brought snacks in advance, bought them at booths, or bought snacks on their way back to the venue.
This time, Reika was attracted by the Kochi snacks sold at the booth and bought one!
"The whale jerky and kamu kamu curls seem to be very flavorful and absolutely delicious when poured with sake! "
".. .holy crap this is good! "
Alcoholic Beverage Concerns
This is a customer support center where you can get advice on alcohol-related issues, such as "recommended ways to drink" and "how to store alcohol" from the cheerful and friendly staff.
Mr. Reika: "Recently, I've been suffering from an age-related hangover..."
A dreamless consultation...
Staff member: "After all, drink the same amount of water as you drank! "
Mr. Reika (I guess drinking water is not spoiled after all...)
All the staff members made me feel very comfortable talking to them, and I was happy that I could easily ask for help myself. Since Kurando has a very wide variety of alcoholic beverages, it seems like a good place to ask for recommendations that suit you and to discuss how to break new ground!
Invitation from the Mystery Liquor Store
A riddle-solving event in which participants must figure out the answer to a question by finding clues at the venue. They had to come up with two words from the clues and weave one answer related to alcohol, but it was a bit difficult due to the alcohol involved.
Two of the three members were drinkers and one was not good at riddles....
"Isn't it pretty difficult...? "
I knew it was difficult......it is an event for adults....
Some of the drinks available for tastingSaiga NAKWhen we cooperate to solve a problem, we are happy and drink again! And somehow Saiga NAK drinking club also submitted the answer!
We got an original calendar from Krando!
Last but not least, the big event "Real Sake Gacha"!
The very good thing you can do when you collect 3 or more stamps as mentioned above is to experience the " Real Sake Gacha "! A long line of customers who participated in the stamp rally!
When you actually try the gacha...
Inside the capsule was a coupon that can be used at the Kurando online store and avoucher that can be redeemed on the spot.
And this time I won a mini size "Rikei Brothers"!
We can only thank Kurando for their generosity!
And as an entrance bonus, all participants also received an original sake cup! I'll have to drink again when I get back home..!
Get Kurando's Sake at the online store!
After the event was over, it was almost time to end. The two-and-a-half-hour event ended in a flash as we had to wait in line at some of the more popular booths...
The event was a great success with a venue full of visitors, and we hope it will be held regularly!
By the way, this is how many tastings we had at the Saiga NAK Drinking Club. So, good night, everyone!
To purchase sake, please visit the official Kurando online store!