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WSET® Level 1 Award in Sake

WSET® Level 1 Award in Sake

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WSET® Level 1 Award in Sake

A beginner level introduction to sake for those starting a career in the industry or pursuing an interest in sake.For individuals new to the subject, this qualification offers a hands-on introduction to the world of sake. You’ll explore the main styles and types of sake through sight, smell and taste to develop an understanding of the key factors affecting flavours and aromas.

WSET® Level 1 Award in Sake official page

Curriculum

1

What is Sake? / How is Sake Made?

2

Categories and Grades of Sake

3

Main Production Steps

4

Storage and Service of Sake

5

Sake and Food / An Introduction to Tasting Sake

6

Examination

Lecturer

Christopher Hughes

Place

TOKYO

CAPLAN Wine Academy AOYAMA
PASONA SQUARE. 16F, 3-1-30, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo

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OSAKA

CAPLAN Wine Academy Osaka classroom

Hearton Hotel Shinsaibashi Annex
1-5-24 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka

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Fee

35,200 yen (tax included)

  • Includes wines, textbook and examination fee※
  • Students attending for the first time a course at CAPLAN Wine Academy need to pay 5,500 yen for registration, tax included.

How to pay

Bank transfer or Credit card

Please transfer the fee to the bank account below or we can accept the credit card.

Bank Name: SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION
Branch Name: Asakusa Branch
Account Number: 7296264　(Futsu Yokin)
Subscriber: Asahi Beer Communications , Ltd.

Please note that we cannot refund the fee once you pay.
Please check that any transfer related charges are paid on your end.

Important Notes for Course Attendance

Please be sure to read the following carefully before applying for or attending a course.
This course is subject to the New Cancellation Policy.

Cancellation Policy

Schedule / Entry

  • 1 day course: 6 Hours; 1 hour exam

In some courses, materials may be shipped in advance. Please ensure that your address is up to date and accurate, including your room or apartment number.

  • If delivery is returned due to an incomplete or incorrect address, the materials will be provided on the day of the course or resent with shipping fees charged to the recipient. Thank you for your understanding.

Tokyo Class

（English）

Christopher Hughes
（1Day）

Thu October 29th 2026 10:00～18:00（Examination 17:00～18:00）

⚪︎ Apply

Deadline: October 14th 2026

Applications are now closed.

  • The payment MUST be completed by the application deadline.

Tokyo Class

（English）

Christopher Hughes
（1Day）

Wed February 10th 2027 10:00～18:00（Examination 17:00～18:00）

⚪︎ Apply

Deadline: January 26th 2027

Applications are now closed.

  • The payment MUST be completed by the application deadline.

Osaka Class

（English）

Yamaguchi Ayuko
（1Day）

Sat January 16th 2027 10:00～18:00（Examination 17:00～18:00）

⚪︎ Apply

Deadline: December 30th 2026

Applications are now closed.

  • The payment MUST be completed by the application deadline.

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WSET® Level 2 Award in Sake（Hybrid Course）

WSET® Level 2 Award in Sake
（Hybrid Course）

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The Level 2 Hybrid course is composed by 7 theory sessions held online + 1 tasting sessions in the classrooms. The content is exactly the same as the classroom course, but it offers the comfort of following most of the lessons online.The exam will be in the classroom at the end of the course.

If you’re keen to explore the world of sake, then WSET’s new Level 2 Award in Sake could be the right course for you.
It is intended for anyone wishing to learn about the different styles of sake and how they are made, as well as those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Sake.

The WSET Level 2 Award in Sake focuses on how the ingredients used by brewers are processed and combined to create the many different styles of sake. It will also teach you how to describe and assess the quality of the sakes you taste.

If you are a sake or hospitality professional, you’ll be able to offer valuable guidance on selection and service to your colleagues and customers. If you are a sake enthusiast, you’ll know exactly what to look for when choosing sakes for any occasion.

Upon passing the certification exam, you will receive WSET certification and badge. The exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions (four options each). There is no tasting.

※ Textbooks will be sent in advance when the course starts.
※ This will be conducted via Zoom meeting. Questions and answers will be provided via voice communication during the class.
　If you are unable to attend the class in real time, you can view the recording at a later date.
　(A limited viewing period will be set.
※The certification exam will be administered in person, not online.

WSET® Level 2 Award in Sake Global Page

▼How to Attend Online Sessions

The online seminar will be delivered via Zoom, a service provided by Zoom Video Communications. You will receive an invitation to attend the seminar from Zoom in advance, so please click/tap “Click here to join” when the time comes.

You can take the seminar from any computer, smartphone, or tablet device with an Internet connection. You can take the class from a browser on your computer, but the Zoom app is more stable. For smartphones and tablets, you will need to install the app, so please allow plenty of time for your participation. You can install the apps from the links provided in the course information email.

We recommend the use of a flat-rate Internet connection service, as communication fees are the responsibility of the customer.

▼Recommended Operating Environment
・Broadband internet connection (4G/LTE, fiber)
・Speaker or earphones
・Supported OS：Windows 7 and following, Mac OS X 10.7 and following, iOS, Android
・Supported browsers: IE7+, Firefox, Chrome, Safari 5+
・CPU: Dual Core 2Ghz and above
・Memory: 4GB

Curriculum

Day 1（Online）

1 Induction + What is Sake

Day 2（Online）

2 Tasting and Assessing Sake, Storage and Service of Sake

Day 3（Online）

3 Rice and Starch – Making steamed white rice

Day 4（Online）

4 Koji mould – making koji

Day 5（Online）

5 Water and Yeast – Alcoholic Fermentation + Categories and Grades of Sake

Day 6（Online）

6 Post-fermentation options + Speciality Styles of Sake

Day 7（Online）

7 Delicate, Dry, Fruity Ginjo and Rich Junmai Styles of Sake + Mock test

Day 8（At Aoyama class）

8 Tasting + Service of Sake （At Aoyama Class）

※The tasting will be conducted in class

Day9（At Aoyama class）

Examination （At Aoyama Class）

※The Examination will be conducted in class

  • Please note that the schedule, lecturers and curriculum may be subject to change.

Course Guidance

Target

  • People who want to learn about the different styles and production methods of sake
  • Those who wish to deepen the introductory knowledge gained in WSET Sake Level 1.

Seating capacity

24

Place

Theory： Online　／　Tasting： Tokyo, Aoyama

CAPLAN Wine Academy AOYAMA
PASONA SQUARE. 16F, 3-1-30, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo

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Fee

81,400yen (tax included)


Early bird 77,000 yen(tax included)
【4,400 JPY OFF】
※Discount available only for those who apply by Friday, September 18th.

  • To be paid within three days after course application.
  • Includes sakes, textbook and examination fee
  • Students attending for the first time a course at Caplan Wine Academy need to pay 5,500 yen for registration, tax included.

How to pay

Bank transfer or Credit card

  • Please note that we cannot refund the fee once you pay.
    Please make sure bear the bank remitting charges concerned with yourself.

Bank Name: SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION
Branch Name: Asakusa Branch
Account Number: 7296264　(Futsu Yokin)
Subscriber: Asahi Beer Communications , Ltd.

important matters

Please be sure to read the following carefully before applying for or attending a course.
This course is subject to the New Cancellation Policy.

Cancellation Policy

Schedule・Application

Extended by Popular Demand!
Early Bird Offer Until Sept. 18
＼SAVE ¥4,400／

  • Dates and curriculum are subject to change.

In some courses, materials may be shipped in advance. Please ensure that your address is up to date and accurate, including your room or apartment number.

  • If delivery is returned due to an incomplete or incorrect address, the materials will be provided on the day of the course or resent with shipping fees charged to the recipient. Thank you for your understanding.

Online/Tokyo
Sarasa Suzuki

【Start：10/10 (Sat)】Sat 10:30～11:30

See the schedule

Session 1：10/10 (Sat) 10:30-11:30
Session 2：10/24 (Sat) 10:30-11:30
Session 3：10/31 (Sat) 10:30-11:45 ※
Session 4：11/07 (Sat) 10:30-11:30
Session 5：11/21 (Sat) 10:30-11:30
Session 6：11/28 (Sat) 10:30-11:45 ※
Session 7：12/05 (Sat) 10:30-11:45 ※
Session 8 (Tasting)：12/13 (Sun) 13:00-18:00
Session 9 (Examination)：12/26 (Sat) 14:30-15:30

※ Sessions 3, 6, and 7 are 1 hour and 15 minutes in duration.

⚪︎ Early-Bird Registration

Please call us for entry（03-6634-9976）

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