Become a Certified Sake Navigator Explore the world of Japanese sake through guided tasting, food pairing, and cultural education. COURSE HIGHLIGHTS Official SSI Certification from Japan Taste 8 Premium Japanese Sakes Expert Food Pairing Experience Beginner Friendly – No Prior Knowledge Required Pathway to International Kikisake-shi Certification COURSE DATES & TIMES Theme: Sake & Thai Dates: November 8, 2026 (Sunday)Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Location: 532 W 1st St., #209, Claremont, CA 91711 Registration Deadline: October 25, 2026 WHY PEOPLE LOVE THIS COURSE Most people enjoy sake. Few understand how to select it, pair it, or fully appreciate it. In this immersive certification experience, you'll discover how sake is made, why different styles taste different, and how to confidently pair sake with food. By the end of the course, you'll earn an official SSI Sake Navigator certification recognized by Japan's leading sake education organization. WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE Guided Tasting Taste 8 carefully selected premium Japanese sakes representing different styles and regions. Food Pairing Workshop Learn why certain sake pair beautifully with food and how to create your own pairing combinations. Sake Fundamentals Understand: How sake is made Major sake classifications Reading sake labels Proper storage and serving methods Flavor and aroma identification Official SSI Certification Receive: Official SSI Sake Navigator Certificate SSI Certification Card Recognition from the Japan Sake Service Institute COURSE FEE Official SSI Certification Fee Course Materials 8 Premium Sake Tastings Food Pairing Experience Instructor-Led Training Certificate & Certification Card CONTINUE YOUR SAKE JOURNEY The Sake Navigator certification serves as the recommended first step toward the internationally recognized "SSI International Kikisake-shi (Sake Sommelier)" credential. ENROLLMENT POLICY Courses are subject to minimum enrollment requirements. If a course is cancelled, participants may transfer to a future session or receive a refund (excluding textbook fees).
