We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us on Thursday, April 10th for the exclusive Sake Tasting Workshop, hosted in collaboration with our 2025 Patron Member – Yamamori.

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Held at the beautiful Yamamori North City / Tengu, the evening was a true celebration of Japanese culture, springtime, and community spirit. The event brought together both IJA members and non-members for a unique blend of networking and cultural exploration through the world of Japanese sake.

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A very special thank you goes to our guest speaker, Sake Sommelier Sarika Seki Hussey, whose expertise, passion, and warm personality guided us through a curated selection of premium Japanese sake. Each sake was thoughtfully paired with delicious bites crafted by the talented Yamamori team, making the tasting not only educational but truly memorable.

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We are also immensely grateful to our event co-hosts and partners at Yamamori, who are celebrating a remarkable 30 years in business this year. This workshop was just one of the many exciting events planned to mark their anniversary, and we are incredibly proud to have them as our IJA Patron Member in 2025.

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Events like this are a wonderful reminder of the strong bonds between Japan and Ireland, and we are delighted to be able to bring people together to share experiences, knowledge, and of course – fantastic food and drink!

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We look forward to seeing you at our next event! Arigatou gozaimasu & Sláinte!

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Photos: Yamamori & Eddie Hughes, IJA Council

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