How to Enter
Participation in the Luxembourg Sake Challenge offers breweries an opportunity to receive professional international evaluation and introduce their sake to Luxembourg’s gastronomy, media, and cultural community.
All submitted products will be showcased at Japan Life following the judging session, providing opportunities to introduce sake to beverage professionals, buyers, media representatives, and consumers.
Schedules
| Sake Challenge Date | 3 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Japan Life event Date | 4 October 2026 |
| Venue | Official Residence of the Ambassador of Japan to Luxembourg |
| Entry Registration Opens | 10 August 2026 |
| Entry Deadline | 4 September 2026 |
| Sample Arrival Deadline | 11 September 2026 |
The venue and programme details for the Japan Life event will be announced on the official website at a later date.
Application rules
Eligability Criteria
All producers, distributors, exporters, consultants, and importers of sake.
Types of Products
All categories of sake and Japanese alcoholic beverages are eligible, including Futsushu, Honjozo, Junmai, Ginjo, Junmai Ginjo, Daiginjo, Junmai Daiginjo, Koshu, Umeshu, Yuzushu, Japanese wine, and other Japanese alcoholic beverages.
Alcohol content must be below 20%.
Sample Requirements
Standard submission: 2 × 720ml bottles per entry.
Alternative bottle sizes are accepted provided that:
• Each bottle is less than 1 litre
• Total volume submitted is at least 1,440ml
There is no limit to the number of entries.
Entry Fee
59,000 JPY per product
How to Pay
The following payment methods are accepted:
• PayPal (credit card)
• Credit Card (VISA / Mastercard / American Express / UnionPay)
• Bank Transfer (including international remittance services such as Wise)
Entrants are responsible for all service charges incurred during the payment process.
Please read the Terms and Conditions before submitting your application.
How to apply
Click on the Application button below to open the Registration Form. Please follow the instructions provided on the application page.
If you have more than seven entries or experience difficulties with the online registration process, please contact us directly by email.
Email: entry@luxembourgsakechallenge.com
When contacting us, please include your company name, your name, and a brief description of your enquiry.
Shipping Information
Shipping instructions will be provided in the automatic confirmation email sent after registration has been completed.
If you are shipping your sake samples from Japan, please follow the shipping instructions provided in the confirmation email.
Entrants are responsible for shipping costs, insurance, and all related shipping expenses.
Customs clearance, VAT, storage fees, and domestic transportation costs within Luxembourg will be covered by the organiser.
Notes
The entry fee is non-refundable once paid. The organiser reserves the right to refuse entries submitted after the deadline. Submitted products will not be returned.
Contact
Luxembourg Sake Challenge
Official Website
https://luxembourgsakechallenge.com
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