～What is the MONACO SAKE AWARD?～
The Monaco Sake Award is a Japanese sake competition organized by the Monaco–Japan Friendship Association, with the aim of fostering cultural exchange between Monaco and Japan.
Held in Monaco, a global meeting place for international leaders and celebrities, the award seeks to select Japanese sake that can be enjoyed by people from all backgrounds and cultures.
Monaco and Japan: A Shared Culinary Harmony
Monaco, often called the “Jewel of the Mediterranean,” has a rich seafood culture similar to that of Japan, and is shaped by the refined culinary traditions of neighboring France and Italy.
This competition goes beyond simply selecting outstanding sake.
It places special emphasis on how Japanese sake pairs with Monaco’s local ingredients and cuisine, exploring new possibilities for cross-cultural gastronomic harmony.
What kind of sake will be chosen by the people of Monaco?
Their preferences not only reflect global tastes, but also offer fresh inspiration for the future of sake brewing.
～What is the MONACO SAKE AWARD?～
The Monaco Sake Award is a Japanese sake competition organized by the Monaco–Japan Friendship Association, with the aim of fostering cultural exchange between Monaco and Japan.
Held in Monaco, a global meeting place for international leaders and celebrities, the award seeks to select Japanese sake that can be enjoyed by people from all backgrounds and cultures.
Monaco and Japan: A Shared Culinary Harmony
Monaco, often called the “Jewel of the Mediterranean,” has a rich seafood culture similar to that of Japan, and is shaped by the refined culinary traditions of neighboring France and Italy.
This competition goes beyond simply selecting outstanding sake.
It places special emphasis on how Japanese sake pairs with Monaco’s local ingredients and cuisine, exploring new possibilities for cross-cultural gastronomic harmony.
What kind of sake will be chosen by the people of Monaco?
Their preferences not only reflect global tastes, but also offer fresh inspiration for the future of sake brewing.
A Bridge of Friendship Through Japanese Sake
Japanese sake is a true embodiment of Japanese culture and craftsmanship.
Through this competition, we aspire to use sake as a bridge of friendship between Monaco and Japan.
With a cheerful “Kanpai!”, we celebrate moments where cultures, traditions, and hearts come together.
A Bridge of Friendship Through Japanese Sake
Japanese sake is a true embodiment of Japanese culture and craftsmanship.
Through this competition, we aspire to use sake as a bridge of friendship between Monaco and Japan.
With a cheerful “Kanpai!”, we celebrate moments where cultures, traditions, and hearts come together.
About the Judges
The judging process is conducted with the utmost integrity by
distinguished experts and VIPs from Monaco.
The panel includes members of the Monaco Royal Family, the
President of the National Council, the Chief Justice, as well as
leading sommeliers from Monaco’s most prestigious hotels
and restaurants.
About the Judges
The judging process is conducted with the utmost integrity by
distinguished experts and VIPs from Monaco.
The panel includes members of the Monaco Royal Family, the
President of the National Council, the Chief Justice, as well as
leading sommeliers from Monaco’s most prestigious hotels
and restaurants.
