 Kintetsu Announces Exclusive Private Sake Tour!Private Sake Tour with World Renowned “Sake Sommelier” Chizuko Niikawa and “Sake Samurai” Timothy Sullivan! One of a kind behind-the-scenes tour of Japan’s sake breweries; includes a tour of the world famous Hakkaisan Sake Brewery.
By: Kintetsu International Express, Inc. (U.S.A) NEW YORK - Feb. 11, 2014 - PRLog -- KIE/Kintetsu International is proud to announce their exclusive partnership with two of the world’s preeminent sake experts, Ms. Chizuko Niikawa and Mr. Timothy Sullivan. These two “Sake Samurais” will lend their expertise and knowledge on a personal tour of some of Japan’s most famous breweries.
This special journey will allow participants to learn all about sake classification, the brewing process, and the historical significance of what the Japanese sometimes call the “drink of the gods”. In addition, at select sake breweries, samplings of various sakes and Japanese cuisine will be offered. Ms. Niikawa earned her prestigious Sake Sommelier certificate at the Sake Service Institute (SSI), in Tokyo, Japan. In addition, she is the President of Sake Discoveries. She has the enviable position as Sake Sommelier, to the nation’s most prestigious sake restaurant located in New York City – Sakagura. According to KIE’s Assistant General Manager, Bill Sarcona, “She is most excited to share this knowledge in her home country and to use this exclusive private tour as her platform.” Mr. Timothy Sullivan, like Ms. Niikawa is a writer and world renowned as the "Sake Samurai". He was awarded this title in 2007 by the Japan Sake Brewer's Association in recognition of his efforts to promote sake outside of Japan.He is also the founder of UrbanSake.com, a site devoted exclusively to sharing the appreciation, knowledge and joy of Japanese Sake. He also created the first blog in the U.S. devoted to only sake. For more detailed information about this program, please visit: http://www.sakejourneys.com/ About KIE/Kintetsu International Kintetsu International Express is among the largest travel management companies in the United States, maintaining a global presence all around the world. KIE specializes in travel to Japan, but whose motto is “Go Anywhere”. Kintetsu is ranked number 37 among the top 50 travel agencies in the U.S., according to Travel Weekly’s 2013 Power List. Travel is only one segment of the multi-billion dollar company. Kintetsu is a multi-faceted conglomerate that operates railroad systems, freight forwarding companies, department stores, restaurants, theaters and hotel chains. Kintetsu is intimately involved in the way people move, the way they enjoy themselves and the way they conduct and run their businesses. This level of integration provides clients with a vast network of services that make their travels exciting, cost effective, and efficient. Kintetsu maintain six offices in the United States and over 250 others around the globe, including Japan. For more information visit: www.kintetsu.com. Contact Information for KIE/Kintetsu International: Bill Sarcona, Asst. General Manager KIE / Kintetsu International 270 Madison Avenue – Suite 301 New York, N.Y. 10016 T: 212-259-9722 | F: 212-259-9595 Email: William.Sarcona@ End
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