Übersicht
Kurs
Since its foundation in 1969, the Japan Sommelier Association (J.S.A.) has been furthering better understanding of wine and other beverages and for their promotion in Japan. Due to a increasing interest overseas and at even higher standards, J.S.A. sees a need for sommeliers and those in related professions to gain more knowledge and a deeper understanding of sake/shochu and to improve their sommelier skills of sake/shochu. Thus, J.S.A. launched a new certification, J.S.A. Sake Diploma international, which is a qualification for sake/shochu. And, to provide an extensive source of information worldwide – specifically from the standpoint of a sommelier, J.S.A. has compiled the J.S.A. Sake Diploma textbook in English. A textbook of SAKE DIPLOMA English is included in the exam fee. The exam will be conducted in English. For a better preparation, it is recomended to attend the workshop the day before.
Zielgruppe
Sommeliers, Wine specialist, Service professionals and anybody else, who is interested.
Eligibility:
* You must be 18 years old or above on the day of the exam.
* Nationality, occupation, work experience do not matter.
* English ability in understanding & writing
Eligibility:
* You must be 18 years old or above on the day of the exam.
* Nationality, occupation, work experience do not matter.
* English ability in understanding & writing
Abschluss
J.S.A. SAKE DIPLOMA INTERNATIONAL
Kosten
■ Exam fee （tax included）
220 € incl. VAT 19%
* The J.S.A.SAKE DIPLOMA ENGLISH (issued on May 2021) textbook is included in the above fee and will be sent to all applicants.
■ Certification Process
If you pass, there will be an additional registration fee of 180 € incl. VAT 19% in order to be entitled to certification and receive the badge/certificate.
* The J.S.A.SAKE DIPLOMA ENGLISH (issued on May 2021) textbook is included in the above fee and will be sent to all applicants.
■ Certification Process
If you pass, there will be an additional registration fee of 180 € incl. VAT 19% in order to be entitled to certification and receive the badge/certificate.
Kursleiter
Yoshiko Ueno-Müller
„Sake-Samurai“ und „Master of Sake“ – die gebürtige Tokioterin Yoshiko Ueno-Müller fühlt sich der Harmonie des europäischen und japanischen Gustos verpflichtet. Seit 1989 lebt sie in Deutschland und hat hier, 9.000 Kilometer von Ihrer Heimat entfernt, Ihre Leidenschaft für Premium Sake entdeckt.
Sie gründete mit ihrem Mann Jörg Müller UENO GOURMET - 2005 in Deutschland und 2010 in der Schweiz und entwickelte die Firmen zu einem führenden Sake-Importeuer in Europa.
„Nun möchte ich mich verstärkt für die Ausbildung der Sommelier einsetzen.“ Dafür gründete sie Anfang 2020 die Sake & Shochu Academy Europe. Yoshiko ist bestens qualifiziert und besitzt lange Erfahrung als Dozentin der Deutschen Wein- und Sommelierschule, in der sie bereits über 600 Sommeliers über Sake unterrichtet hat. Seit 2016 gibt sie zusätzlich den 3-tägigen Kurs WSET Level 3 Award in Sake. In Zusammenarbeit mit der Deutschen Sommelier Union unterstützt sie die Weiterbildung der Sommeliers und der Nationalmannschaft.
Yoshiko Ueno-Müller ist IHK geprüfte Sommelière, Sake Expert Assessor (NRIB) sowie Master of Sake Tasting. Sie ist Senior Judge für Sake bei der International Wine Challenge und eine der 50 besten Sommeliers Deutschlands. Sie kennt über 100 Sake-Brauer persönlich und ist vernetzt mit einschlägigen Institutionen sowie relevanten Persönlichkeiten in Japan und der Welt.
Für Ihre Verdienste um die Förderung der Sake-Kultur wurde sie im Oktober 2011 vom Verband der Sake-Brauer zum SAKE SAMURAI ernannt. Vom Auswärtigen Amt Japans erhielt sie 2015 die besondere Auszeichnung für die Vertiefung des kulturellen Austausches zwischen Japan und Deutschland.
Würdigungen ihrer leidenschaftlichen Überlieferung japanischen Kulturguts erhielt außerdem ihr Buch „SAKE – Elixier der japanischen Seele“, das von der Gastronomischen Akademie Deutschlands mit einer Goldmedaille sowie von GOURMAND INTERNATIONAL mit dem „Gourmand World Cook Book Award“ und dem "Best in the World Award" auf globaler Ebene ausgezeichnet wurde.
Kursverlauf
Outline of J.S.A. Sake Diploma International Examination 2023 in Germany
Sake & Shochu Academy Europe (Kronberg in Germany) is the official partner for the J.S.A. SAKE DIPLOMA Exam in Europe.
■ Application Period
Start January 15th, 2023
End September 16th, 2023
*If all the available slots are filled before the end date, the registration will be closed.
■ Date of the exam: Monday, October 16th, 2023
< Schedule >
- 12:30 – 12:50 Arrival & registration
- 12:50 – 13:00 Orientation
- 13:00 – 13:40 Tasting exam（Sake: 4 items / Shochu or Awamori: 2 items）
- 14:00 – 15:00 Written exam
- 15:15 – 15:35 Short essay exam
- 15:35 End of the exam
*Schedule may change.
*The questions for the exam are mainly taken out of the English version of J.S.A. SAKE DIPLOMA Textbook (Version 2021).
*Questions and answers are all in English.
■ Venue
Kronberg im Taunus, Germany
* Please check the address of the venue shown on the invitation. The invitation will be sent out to your mail address 2-3 weeks before the day of the exam.
■ Exam fee （tax included）
220 € incl. VAT 19%, (Retake fee 110 € incl. VAT 19%)
* The J.S.A. SAKE DIPLOMA ENGLISH (issued in May 2021) textbook is included in the above fee and will be sent to all applicants.
■ Eligibility
* You must be 18 years old or above on the day of the exam.
* Nationality, occupation, work experience do not matter.
■ How to apply to the exam
- Payment of the exam fee
Please first send your application form to Sake & Shochu Academy Europe and then make a payment from the website.
*The exam fee is non-refundable, except if the event is cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions.
https://sake-academy.eu/produkt/j-s-a-sake-diploma-pruefung/
- Sending the application form
Please fill in Application-form 2023, attach your photo (also acceptable as jpg), sign, and send everything to us via post or via e-mail (info@sake-academy.eu) no later than September 16th, 2023
Address:
Sake & Shochu Academy
Bahnhofstr. 7a, 61476 Kronberg, Germany
MAIL: info@sake-academy.eu, TEL +49 6173-976852 FAX +49 6173-940687
■ Results announcement
The exact date is to be announced later.
The announcement will be posted on the J.S.A. website.
Applicants will also be notified by e-mail.
■ Certification Process
If you pass, there will be an additional registration fee of 180 €, incl. VAT 19%. This includes the sending of the badge and certificate.
■ Option 1: Workshop for Exam Preparation
For a better preparation to the exam, a workshop is available for the participants of the exam on October 15th, 2023 (10:00 – 17:00), the day before exam. The workshop is organized by Sake & Shochu Academy Europe independently from J.S.A., and the participation is not mandatory. The Package fee includes the Exam.
Package fee (Workshop & Exam): 370 € incl. VAT 19%
Booking: until September 16th, 2023 via mail to info@sake-academy.eu
https://sake-academy.eu/produkt/j-s-a-sake-diploma-workshop/
■ Option 2: Course for J.S.A. Sake Diploma (in German language)
For a better understanding of the Textbook, Sake & Shochu Academy Europe is offering a preparation course independently from J.S.A. The offer comprises a 4-day online course and a 2-day presence course in August 2021 (including over 40 tasting samples and a four-course meal with sake pairing). Participation to the course is not mandatory.
Package fee (Course, Workshop & Exam): 980 € incl. VAT 19%
Booking: until July 24th, 2023
Termine
16. Okt 2023 (Mo) Exam 12:30 - 16:00 Uhr