YOKOHAMA SAKE SQUARE 2026, a sake tasting event combining local sake with DJ performances, is set to take place at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza on July 4 (Saturday) and 5 (Sunday), 2026, with a special preview event on July 3 (Friday). Organized by FM Yokohama and ZIP-FM, the event brings together about 20 breweries and more than 50 sake labels — largely sourced from Kanagawa's waters fed by the Tanzawa mountain range — along with breweries from Tokyo, Chiba, Yamanashi, and Saitama.
About YOKOHAMA SAKE SQUARE
The concept behind the event is "local sake meets music (DJ PLAY)." The historic Red Brick Warehouse serves as a meeting point between sake producers and drinkers, where visitors can trace both the history of Japanese sake and its future. The event features three main elements:
- Diverse sake and food — Around 10 Kanagawa breweries anchor the lineup, with selected sake available at paid tasting booths. Food stalls offering snacks that pair well with sake will also be on-site.
- Live music — DJs led by FM Yokohama's on-air personalities will perform at an "izakaya DJ stage," animating the venue throughout the day.
- Souvenir sales — Some labels available for tasting can also be purchased to take home.
Food Stall Lineup
Ten vendors are confirmed across the three event days, headlined by a kitchen car from Yokohama's long-established western-cuisine restaurant Hungry Tiger.
もも焼き縁 (Momoyaki En)
Days: July 3 (Friday) only
Charcoal-grilled Miyazaki-style momo-yaki (chicken thigh) incorporated into a hearty yakisoba, finished with a savory house-made sauce.
味乃大久保 (Ajino Okubo)
Days: July 3 (Friday), July 4 (Saturday), July 5 (Sunday)
Located in Hadano's Bodai district, close to the Tanzawa SA Smart IC. Leveraging ties with a sister steakhouse, the stand offers domestic sirloin at special event pricing alongside a range of sake-friendly snacks.
Lino Marama Cafe
Days: July 3 (Friday), July 4 (Saturday), July 5 (Sunday)
A Hawaiian food truck best known for its acai bowls and mochiko chicken.
湘南魚類 小田原水産女子 (Shonan Gyorui — Odawara Suisan Joshi)
Days: July 4 (Saturday), July 5 (Sunday)
A team of women promoting Odawara Port's fishing industry. Their kitchen car serves large aji (horse mackerel) katsu and fried small aji, while a separate vehicle offers locally caught sashimi and other Odawara seafood.
Hungry Tiger "Hama, Tora. Go" Kitchen Car
Days: July 4 (Saturday), July 5 (Sunday)
The Yokohama institution famous for its 100% beef hamburger steak and steaks will bring an exclusive kitchen-car menu to the event.
おつけもの慶 (Otsukemons Kei)
Days: July 4 (Saturday), July 5 (Sunday)
A kimchi specialty shop from local Kawasaki with a line-out-the-door reputation. Its "orthodox white cabbage kimchi" has been recognized in the "Kanagawa Famous Products 100" and "Kawasaki Famous Products" selections, handcrafted daily by a kimchi artisan with 40 years of experience.
TSUBAKI食堂 — Gyoza Station
Days: July 4 (Saturday), July 5 (Sunday)
The restaurant on the second floor of Yokohama City Hall steps outside its usual setting to serve pan-fried gyoza and pan-fried xiaolongbao — crispy-bottomed, juicy bites that pair naturally with sake.
神奈川県食肉事業協同組合連合会 (Kanagawa Meat Industry Cooperative Association)
Days: July 4 (Saturday), July 5 (Sunday)
Smoked sausages made from coarsely ground fresh pork — a style rarely found outside local butcher shops — including bone-in frank sausages and wieners.
鉄板ダイニング だんらん (Teppan Dining Danran)
Days: July 4 (Saturday), July 5 (Sunday)
A teppan dining restaurant offering home-style dishes and drinks in a warm atmosphere.
TERRACE NICHIREI
Days: July 4 (Saturday), July 5 (Sunday)
Food manufacturer Nichirei Foods makes its Kanagawa debut in a kitchen car, serving freshly prepared dishes that showcase a new side of frozen food.
Special Friday Preview: feat. 藤田優一 30th Anniversary
On the evening of July 3 (Friday), a special preview event celebrates the 30th anniversary of FM Yokohama's street reporter 藤田優一, known to audiences for his signature greeting "Haaaai, Fujita deeesu!" The evening is open exclusively to holders of the "Fri/Sat/Sun All-Day Starter Set with Masu" (limited quantity).
A special talk show featuring 藤田優一 is scheduled for 6:30 PM on July 3, with guests from "Lovely Day♡" and "Lovely Day♡ hana-kin": 近藤さや香, はな, and 鈴木まひる.
Performers (July 4 & 5 Stage)
FM Yokohama DJs and guests will keep the energy up across both main days.
栗原治久, DJ帝, 川内美月
横濱シスターズ
MC: 熊谷章洋
Event Details
- Event name: YOKOHAMA SAKE SQUARE 2026
- Dates and hours:
- July 3 (Friday) 5:30 PM–9:00 PM (last order 8:30 PM) ※feat. 藤田優一 30th Anniversary preview
- July 4 (Saturday) 11:00 AM–7:30 PM (last order 7:00 PM)
- July 5 (Sunday) 10:00 AM–5:30 PM (last order 5:00 PM)
- ※ A rest period (no alcohol served) from 2:30–3:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday as a heat countermeasure.
- Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza (1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0001)
- Organizers: FM Yokohama / ZIP-FM
- Endorsed by: Kanagawa Prefecture Sake Brewers Association
- Official website: https://zip-fm.co.jp/yokohama-sakesquare26/
- Official X: @sakesq_YOKOHAMA
Tickets
Tickets are available through the official website.
Advance tickets:
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| [Sat/Sun All-Day] Starter Set (10 coins + original ochoko + wristband) | ¥3,300 (tax included) |
App-exclusive advance tickets:
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| [Fri/Sat/Sun All-Day] Starter Set with Masu (limited quantity) | ¥6,000 (tax included) |
| [Sat/Sun All-Day] Starter Set with Masu | ¥4,000 (tax included) |
| [Sat/Sun All-Day] Mini Starter Set | ¥1,300 (tax included) |
On-site additional coins: ¥200 per coin
How It Works
Entry requires purchasing a starter set. Coins from the set can be exchanged for sake, food, and soft drinks. The Friday preview event is open only to holders of the "Fri/Sat/Sun All-Day" masu set (limited quantity).
※ Sake may not be purchased by persons under 20 years of age. Drinking while driving and underage drinking are strictly prohibited. Visitors are encouraged to use public transportation. Age verification may be conducted by staff.
