Hatsunomikiri (first tasting of the new sake)

Hatsunomikiri is the first tasting event held after sake brewing has been completed. It is generally held to check how the sake has turned out and to taste the first new sake of the season. It is usually held between June and August, and it serves as an important occasion for the people involved in brewing to share the results of their work while celebrating the quality of the new sake. In addition to the enjoyment of tasting the new sake, the event also fosters anticipation for future brewing and encourages cultural exchange.