NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO, operated by Nomura Real Estate Hotels, is bringing sake, glassware, and cuisine together for a special Tripling Dinner at its restaurant Bistro NOHGA on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The dinner pairs sake from Gunma Prefecture's long-established Nagai Sake Brewery with glassware selected by Taito-ku's Kimoto Glass.
Under its brand concept of "wonderful experiences born from deep connections with the local community," the hotel has collaborated with Kimoto Glass since it opened in 2018. The resulting Tripling dinners, which systemize the synergy between sake, glass, and food, have drawn a strong following at every edition. "Tripling" is a registered trademark of Kimoto Glass that logically pairs sake, sake glassware, and food.
For this 18th edition, themed around tradition and innovation, the hotel welcomes Noriyoshi Nagai, the sixth-generation head of Nagai Sake Brewery, known for innovative sake such as "MIZUBASHO PURE." The evening will bring together a selection of fine sake, Kimoto Glass's dedicated sake glassware, and a Bistro NOHGA dinner built around seasonal ingredients.
Bistro NOHGA — Tripling Dinner 2026 Midsummer Edition Overview
Date and Time: August 29, 2026 (Saturday), 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM)
Venue: Bistro NOHGA
Price: ¥15,800 (tax and service charge included)
Reservations: Phone 03-6284-2417 (Bistro NOHGA direct line), or online via Table Check: https://x.gd/lcGYk
Tripling Lineup:
1. Sake — Five Selections
Noriyoshi Nagai, sixth-generation head of Nagai Sake Brewery, joins as a guest to share the thinking behind his brewing, the character of the brewery, and ways to bring out the appeal of sake.
2. Glassware — Paired with Each Sake
Kimoto Glass's representative selects sake glassware suited to each sake's character, and explains what makes each glass distinctive and how it draws out the sake's flavor.
3. Bistro NOHGA's Special Dinner Paired with the Sake (Five Courses)
Bistro NOHGA will prepare a special dinner exclusive to this evening, matched to Nagai Sake Brewery's sake and built around ingredients in season in early summer and the bounty of the region.
About Nagai Sake Brewery
Founded in 1886, Nagai Sake Brewery has spent 140 years refining sake brewing that expresses the natural beauty of Kawaba Village in Gunma Prefecture, drawing on pristine water flowing from Mt. Hotaka at the headwaters of the Tone River.
About Kimoto Glass
Founded in 1931 and based in Taito-ku, Tokyo, Kimoto Glass is a long-established glassware maker that carries on traditional techniques such as Edo Kiriko cut glass while collaborating with artisans and designers on pieces suited to modern life. In recent years the company has drawn attention for distinctive products such as black Edo Kiriko glassware and glasses designed specifically for sake. Its approach of logically pairing sake, glass, and food to bring out sake's best flavor is trademarked as "Tripling," registered in November 2025.
About Bistro NOHGA
Bistro NOHGA is a French-based contemporary restaurant on the first floor of NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO, built around regional ingredients and natural techniques, and offering dishes that reflect Japan's four seasons.
