SARIKA SAKE
Sake Collaborations
Education · Judging · Speaking · Media
A growing selection of collaborations with organisations, institutions, competitions and media, where Sarika has been honoured to share her knowledge for Sake and her perspectives on Japanese culture.
Trusted Worldwide
Who Has Trusted Sarika
Education & Institutions
MIT Japan Program
Harvard Business School AABA
Japan Sake & Shochu Makers Association
Ireland Japan Association
Media
Forbes
Sake Times
散歩の達人 (Japanese magazine)
All Wine Stories
Centered on Taiwan Magazine
Green Cloud Nine
Competitions
World Sake Sommelier Competition
Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition
Féminalise World Wine Competition, France
Japan Women’s Sake Awards
Women's International Trophy, Germany
Industry & Hospitality
Polish Vodka Museum
Yamamori
Asahi Super Dry
The Pig's Ear
The Madrid EDITION
WaSushi Galway
Proof Points
Credibility at a Glance
11,500+
Students & Professionals
Taught Worldwide
International Judge
Concours des Féminalise & Global Competitions
Featured In
Forbes, 35+ Media Outlets & Top Podcasts
Academic & Institutional
MIT Japan Program & Diplomatic Audiences
Press & Conversations
Media, Features & Interviews
Invited to share Sake, Japanese culture, entrepreneurship, sustainability and career pivots with media and podcast hosts around the world.
35+ Media Conversations
The Freedom Pivot · All Wine Stories · Fearless & Flawed · This is 50 · Sake Unplugged · Centered on Taiwan · Girl Makes Fire · Call Your Sister · Green Cloud Nine · and many more.
EXPLORE ALL INTERVIEWS →Sake Around the World
Selected Collaborations
From museums and universities to restaurants, cultural associations and international events.
Ireland Japan Association × Yamamori
Exclusive Sake tasting and cultural workshop in Dublin.
Yamamori × Asahi Super Dry
Japanese food, beer and Sake dining collaboration in Dublin.
Alya Society × The Madrid EDITION
A special Sake experience at the Punch Room in Madrid.
Polish Vodka Museum
Professional Sake education and staff training in Warsaw.
MIT Japan Program
Sake education introducing Japanese culture through the glass.
Ireland Japan Association
Photo gallery from an exclusive Sake tasting workshop with Yamamori.
Industry Recognition
Competition Judging
Trusted to judge Sake, wine and spirits at international competitions in Japan and Europe.
Féminalise 2026
Fifth year judging wine and Sake at the international all-female competition.
Féminalise 2025
Judging in Burgundy alongside female wine professionals from around the world.
Japan Women's Sake Award
Judge at Japan's first Sake competition with an all-female judging panel.
Additional Judging Roles
World Sake Sommelier Competition
Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition
Women's International Trophy
Across Sake, whisky, spirits and wine, Sarika brings both technical expertise and an international cultural perspective to the judging table.
On Stage & In the Classroom
Teaching & Speaking
Harvard Business School AABA
Japanese Sake teaching collaboration with the Asian American Business Association.
MIT Japan Program
Live Sake education for students preparing to understand Japan beyond the textbook.
JSS × Polish Vodka Museum
Japanese Shochu Academy in Warsaw, supported by the Japan Sake & Shochu Makers Association.
A Living Legacy
Women in Sake Project
Celebrating the women shaping the future of Sake
A growing interview archive with brewers, educators, sommeliers, leaders and changemakers sharing their journeys and voices.
MEET THE WOMEN →Partner with Sarika
How We Can Work Together
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International Judging & Competition Evaluation
Precision, palate, and global context. Certified Sake Scholar and international wine & Sake judge evaluating craft excellence across Europe, Asia, and North America. Available for official panels, tasting notes, and competition curation.
02
Keynotes, Workshops & Private Tastings
Sake education stripped of pretension. Bespoke masterclasses and cultural storytelling designed for executive retreats, university programs (including the MIT Japan Program), cultural institutions, and private collectors.
03
Brand, Hospitality & Menu Curation
Turning Sake menus into storytelling assets. Advising boutique hotels, dining groups (like Yamamori), and lifestyle brands on authentic Japanese craft integration, food pairings, and guest education.
04
Media, Podcasts & Editorial Features
A distinctive voice at the intersection of craft, career pivots, and culture. Available for interviews, panel discussions, and expert commentary on Japanese craft preservation, women in brewing, and entrepreneurial reinvention.
Why Sarika
Why Partner with Sarika?
Scholarly Authority, Human Warmth
Bringing deep craft rigor without the dry textbook jargon or gatekeeping.
A 1,300-Year Heritage & Global Lens
Former UN official turned certified Sake authority, fluent in navigating international rooms and cross-cultural nuances.
Engagement That Lingers
Turning complex fermentation science and ancient craft heritage into stories audiences remember and share.
Create Something Together
Let’s Create Something Memorable Together
Whether you are programming an event, curating a competition, or looking for an expert voice on Japanese craft culture, let’s talk.
Direct inquiries: sarika@thesarika.com
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