The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama (Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama), whose brand concept is "Timeless Luxury," will hold a one-day cocktail event, "The Session #30 - Hotel Anniversary -," at THE KAHALA Lounge on September 23 (Wednesday, national holiday), 2026. September 23 is the hotel's opening anniversary, and in 2026 the hotel marks its sixth.
"The Session" is a collaboration event series that invites renowned top bartenders to share their sensibility and craft. This installment falls on the hotel's 6th anniversary and also marks a milestone 30th edition of the series. For this special occasion, the event welcomes Shingo Noma, Bacardi Japan Whisky Ambassador and owner-bartender of The Bar TopNote in Hiroshima. Drawing on the theme of "Tiki," a symbol of protection and good fortune in Hawaii, Noma will serve special cocktails made with Royal Brackla whisky and other spirits from Bacardi Japan's portfolio. The Bar TopNote, where Noma serves as owner-bartender, is the first and only bar in Hiroshima to be selected for "The World's 50 Best Discovery," drawing attention from Japan and abroad. Known for his classic-twist style and a bartending approach that yields balanced, delicate flavors, Noma has earned high praise across a wide range of guests. He is also active as a tea advisor, having noted parallels between cocktails and tea. For this event, he will present four limited cocktails developed exclusively for the occasion. The event brings together Noma's technique — rooted in tradition while continuing to explore innovative approaches — with the atmosphere of THE KAHALA Lounge for a special day.
"The Session #30 - Hotel Anniversary -" Overview
- Venue: THE KAHALA Lounge (The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama, 14th floor)
- Date: September 23 (Wednesday, national holiday), 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM / 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM (last order 10:30 PM)
- Price: From ¥3,795 (tax and service charge included)
- Organizer: The Kahala Hotel & Resort Yokohama
- Cooperation: Bacardi Japan, Inc.
- URL: https://thekahala.jp/yokohama/event/6662/
- Inquiries: 045-522-0077 (Restaurant reservations: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
About Shingo Noma
Born in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Noma began working in hotels and restaurants at age 18, honing his fundamentals and sensibility as a bartender. He went independent in 2013 and opened The Bar TopNote. He now runs three authentic bars in Hiroshima City, along with an original flavored-tea specialty shop and a bar & café, producing five establishments in total. Through a genre-crossing, multifaceted approach, he continues to propose new value in the world of drinks.
He has won six domestic and international cocktail tournaments, earning wide recognition for his technique and expressiveness. He has also been selected for "50 Best Discovery," a restaurant guide followed by food lovers worldwide, expanding his activities beyond Japan onto the global stage. With a style that respects the classics while never fearing innovation, he carries Hiroshima's craft to the world — a bartender who reflects genuine philosophy and a sense of the times in every glass.
About Royal Brackla
Founded in 1812, Royal Brackla Distillery was the first to be granted a Royal Warrant by the British monarchy, producing a single malt Scotch whisky made truly "for a king." The spirit is distilled at the distillery built on the grounds of Cawdor Castle, the setting of Shakespeare's tragedy "Macbeth," matured in American oak casks, and then finished in different sherry casks according to maturation age. Its elegant, fruity aroma and richly layered complexity showcase the art of sherry cask finishing, a story reflected in the logo on its label.
URL: https://royalbrackla-jp.com/
Photos are for illustrative purposes and may not represent the exact appearance. Menu content is subject to change depending on ingredient availability. Alcoholic beverages will not be served to guests under 20 years of age or to guests who will be driving.
