WSET® Sake Courses in Japan | WSET Approved Programme Provider for Over 25 Years | Caplan Wine Academy

Internationally Recognised Qualification

WSET goes beyond memorising facts and terminology. Through a structured approach, you will learn how ingredients, production methods, and regional characteristics influence the style, aroma, and flavour of sake.

By understanding the logic behind sake production and evaluation, you will be able to explain why a sake tastes the way it does and communicate its characteristics with confidence.

WSET teaches a globally recognised method for evaluating sake objectively. Using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT), you will assess appearance, aroma, palate, and quality in a clear and structured way.

This framework helps beginners build confidence and provides professionals with a common language for communicating about sake in international environments.

Learn the main styles and categories of sake through guided tasting. Develop an understanding of the key factors that influence aroma and flavour.

Language: English / Japanese

Explore a wider range of sake styles and production methods while developing the ability to describe and assess the quality of sake through tasting.

Language: English / Japanese

Gain an advanced understanding of how raw materials and production techniques influence style and quality. Develop the analytical skills to explain why a sake exhibits specific characteristics and evaluate quality with confidence.

Language: English only

Over 25 Years of WSET Excellence in Japan

Our instructors are not only qualified WSET Educators and sake professionals, but also active leaders in sake education and the wider drinks industry. Courses are taught by WSET® Certified Educators specialising in sake, providing a structured and engaging learning experience that combines theory, tasting, and practical application.

With over 25 years of educational expertise, Caplan Wine Academy supports students not only in achieving their qualifications, but also in developing the confidence and skills to apply their knowledge in professional and real-world settings.

All WSET Sake qualifications are available in English, from Level 1 through Level 3 (Levels 1 and 2 are also available in Japanese). Studying in English helps you develop internationally recognised sake terminology, tasting vocabulary, and communication skills.

Whether you are introducing sake to international guests, working in the hospitality industry, or pursuing a global career in the drinks business, WSET provides the knowledge and confidence to communicate about sake in an international setting.

Designed for those starting a career in the sake industry, sake enthusiasts, and anyone looking to gain a solid foundation in sake through a short, intensive course. This qualification provides a practical introduction to the world of sake, exploring the main categories and styles through guided tasting. Students will develop an understanding of the key factors that influence the aroma and flavour of sake.

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Designed for students who wish to deepen their understanding of sake and develop a broader knowledge of its production and styles. This qualification explores how ingredients and production methods are used to create the diverse styles of sake available today. Students will also learn how to assess and describe the quality of sake using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting.

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Designed for advanced students and professionals with a strong foundation in sake knowledge and tasting. This qualification explores how raw materials and production techniques influence style and quality, developing the analytical skills needed to evaluate sake, explain its characteristics, and understand the reasoning behind quality assessments with confidence.

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