Konishi Sake Brewing Announces "Belgian Beer Weekend 2026"
Konishi Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.'s Fujiyama Kura (Itami City, Hyogo) announced information about the event "Belgian Beer Weekend 2026." Starting in Hibiya, it will be held sequentially in Nagoya, Yokohama, Osaka, Kyoto, and Shinjuku.
Hop BroKonishi Sake Brewing's Fujiyama Kura has announced the event guide for Belgian Beer Weekend 2026. It is an event that lets you tour various cities through beer, starting in Hibiya.
MugiWhoa, "tour various cities" sounds like a trip! I went to drink beer, but if I kept hopping from venue to venue, my legs would be exhausted before the beer was!
Hop BroBut the lineup is impressive. The appeal of BBW is that Belgian specialty beers like white beer, Trappist beer, and fruit beer are all gathered in one place.
MugiTrappist, what even is that? It sounds monastery-like, but is Trappist beer the kind that makes you suddenly sit up straight when you drink it?
Hop BroNice one. It's a beer derived from monastic brewing traditions, and it tends to have a deep flavor and complex aroma. White beer is refreshing, fruit beer is sweet and tart, and even within Belgium the range is broad.
MugiOh wow! And it's not just beer, there’s Belgian food and live music too? This event is way too powerful!
Hop BroThat's the great thing about BBW. Because it's not just about drinking, you can experience Belgian culture through food pairings and even the atmosphere of the venue. Beer is completed not on its own, but by the setting it's enjoyed in.
MugiBut with so many locations, it's hard to choose. Starting in Hibiya, then Nagoya, Yokohama, Osaka, Kyoto, and Shinjuku - just deciding on a favorite venue sounds like it would start a meeting!
Hop BroThe schedule is easy to plan around too. Since it's held sequentially from April to December, you can enjoy spring in Tokyo, early summer in Yokohama and Osaka, autumn in Kyoto, and winter in Shinjuku.
MugiAnd Konishi Sake Brewing is the maker of Shirayuki, right? It has the image of sake, but they do Belgian beer too? Their beverage range is way too broad!
Hop BroExactly. It's interesting how a historic brewery in Itami has also helped bring Belgian beer to Japan. This is the perfect announcement for appreciating the breadth of sake culture, and it definitely makes the two of us want to go drink together.
Konishi Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.'s Fujiyama Kura (Itami City, Hyogo Prefecture) announced details for the event "Belgian Beer Weekend 2026." Belgian Beer Weekend (BBW) is a festival where visitors can experience Belgian beer culture in Japan. In addition to a lineup of distinctive beers such as white beer, Trappist beer, and fruit beer, visitors can also enjoy Belgian cuisine and live music.
The schedule is as follows: Hibiya from April 16 to 19, Nagoya from April 24 to May 10, Yokohama from May 21 to 24, Osaka from May 27 to 31, Kyoto in early October, and Shinjuku from December 2 to 6. Venues will mainly be urban parks and plazas in each area, including Hibiya Park Nire no Ki Hiroba, Hisaya Odori Park, Yamashita Park, Nakanoshima Park, and the triangular plaza of Shinjuku Sumitomo Building.
Konishi Sake Brewing is known as the brewer of the sake "Shirayuki" and has a long history of sake brewing in Itami, Hyogo. Itami is also known as the birthplace of sake, and the company has long been involved not only in sake but also in the import and sales of Belgian beer. With a history of starting Belgian beer import and sales in 1988, this announcement is also positioned as an effort to convey the breadth of sake culture.
BBW is not simply a place to drink beer, but an event where visitors can experience each country's brewing culture and beer-food pairings. While tasting Belgium's diverse styles, visitors can also enjoy touring the venues spread from Kansai to the Tokyo metropolitan area and the Tokai region. Details can be found on the official Belgian Beer Weekend website.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroKonishi Sake Brewing's Fujiyama Kura has announced the event guide for Belgian Beer Weekend 2026. It is an event that lets you tour various cities through beer, starting in Hibiya.
MugiWhoa, "tour various cities" sounds like a trip! I went to drink beer, but if I kept hopping from venue to venue, my legs would be exhausted before the beer was!
Hop BroBut the lineup is impressive. The appeal of BBW is that Belgian specialty beers like white beer, Trappist beer, and fruit beer are all gathered in one place.
MugiTrappist, what even is that? It sounds monastery-like, but is Trappist beer the kind that makes you suddenly sit up straight when you drink it?
Hop BroNice one. It's a beer derived from monastic brewing traditions, and it tends to have a deep flavor and complex aroma. White beer is refreshing, fruit beer is sweet and tart, and even within Belgium the range is broad.
MugiOh wow! And it's not just beer, there’s Belgian food and live music too? This event is way too powerful!
Hop BroThat's the great thing about BBW. Because it's not just about drinking, you can experience Belgian culture through food pairings and even the atmosphere of the venue. Beer is completed not on its own, but by the setting it's enjoyed in.
MugiBut with so many locations, it's hard to choose. Starting in Hibiya, then Nagoya, Yokohama, Osaka, Kyoto, and Shinjuku - just deciding on a favorite venue sounds like it would start a meeting!
Hop BroThe schedule is easy to plan around too. Since it's held sequentially from April to December, you can enjoy spring in Tokyo, early summer in Yokohama and Osaka, autumn in Kyoto, and winter in Shinjuku.
MugiAnd Konishi Sake Brewing is the maker of Shirayuki, right? It has the image of sake, but they do Belgian beer too? Their beverage range is way too broad!
Hop BroExactly. It's interesting how a historic brewery in Itami has also helped bring Belgian beer to Japan. This is the perfect announcement for appreciating the breadth of sake culture, and it definitely makes the two of us want to go drink together.
