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Toshio Ueno DipWSET, MOS, Sake Samurai
@toshioueno.bsky.social
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Originally from Japan, now living in SoCal.
Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador
Foreign Minister’s Commendation Recipient
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Presenting 7 sakes featured in “Ginjo - The Journey of Sake” for Napa Valley Asian American Film Festival at Napa Valley College Performing Art Center.

#japanesecuisinegoodwillambassador #DipWSET #sakesamurai #mastersakesommelier #asianamericanfilmfestival
February 8, 2026 at 6:28 AM
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I will be attending this year Wine Paris.
Sure I will see many of you there, but please let me know if you want to meet up!

#japanesecuisinegoodwillambassador #DipWSET #mastersakesommelier #WineParis #Vinexposium
February 5, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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Don’t forget to take an advantage of American Distilling Institute International Spirits Competition’s Early Bird discount, this discount ends tomorrow!
Register: distilling.com/event/adi-20...

#adispirits #americandistillinginstitute #japanesecuisinegoodwillambassador #DipWSET #mastersakesommelier
February 5, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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Monday is a day after my favorite Saturday & Sunday. Continue to search for better balance between land & ocean. There was a big marathon “Surf City Marathon”on PCH at Huntington Beach.

#SurfCityMarathon #japanesecuisinegoodwillambassador #mastersakesommelier #hungtingtonbeach
February 3, 2026 at 2:02 AM
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Friday General Meeting - Sample tasting and chopstick maker introduction. The chopsticks are made from Cedar. Tasted fried Baby Octopus, Suntory Maru-Hi, Kikusui Funaguchi Green and Katsuyama Ken.

#japanesecuisinegoodwillambassador #DipWSET #mastersakesommelier #sakesamurai #mtcsakela
January 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Join us at Napa Valley Asian American Film Festival; we will be pouring sake featured in award winning film ‘Gino - The Journey of Sake’ film from 2/6 and 2/7. ❣️Ticket: www.nvaaff.com

#japanesecuisinegoodwillambassador #DipWSET #mastersakesommelier #sakesamurai #napavalleyasianamericanfilmfestival
January 28, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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Visited Consulate General of Japan Office in Downtown LA to introduce a Yamanashi Cultural Exchange program as I being a Yamanashi Ambassador with Brenda Hitchens, a creator and organizer of the program.

#japanesecuisinegoodwillambassador #DipWSET #mastersakesommelier #sakesamurai
January 26, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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Today’s’ decision making; 1) should I go Surfing or Golf practing & 2) should I use with fish or long board. You can do both; surfing in AM and golf practicing in PM, and chosen Fish for quick breaks.

#japanesecuisinegoodwillambassador #mastersakesommelier #sakesamurai #beachlife #funsunday
January 25, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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It is pretty warm, feeling amazing with relaxed mind & muscle after a short session.
One day at a time, step by step, building shoulder and catching up with the old friend Mr. Surf, force of nature.

#japanesecuisinegoodwillambassador #sakesamurai #DipWSET #mastersakesommelier #beachlife
January 24, 2026 at 11:27 PM
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General Meeting sample session: introducing Kapica Rice (dry milling short grain rice), Sushi Roll machine by Autec, Rose color Sake and Kushiro, red shiso leaf low-alcohol Shochu and Green Tea Mochi Ice Cream!

#japanesecuisinegoodwillambassador #ozenoyukidokerose #koishiso #DipWSET #sakesamurai
January 24, 2026 at 1:57 AM
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Tatsuriki by Honda-Shoten is one of the best Harima Sake GI. Tatsuriki uses only Yamada Nishiki rice from the “Special A,” the highest-ranked rice-growing district.

#japanesecuisinegoodwillambassador #foreignministerscommendation #sakesamurai #mastersakesommelier #DipWSET
January 21, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Friday Product Introduction: Kabosu (Japanese Citrus) x Iichiko shochu, Green Tea, Unagi (Grilled Eel) and Owan (Soup Bowl).

#Kabosu #JapaneseCitrus #iichiko #greentea #unagi #soupbowls #mutualtrading #mtcsakeprime #DipWSET #mastersakesommelier #masterofsake #honkakushochu #wsetdiploma
December 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Congratulations to Chateau de Lacquy on winning 2025 IWSC The Best Armagnac Producer Awards🏆🇫🇷!!!
I am so grateful for your support on my BNIA Armagnac Masterclasses.

#bnia #armagnac #armagnaceducator #wsetspiritseducator #DipWSET #wsetdiploma #iwsc #chateaudelacquy #bniaeducator #thebestarmagnac
December 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Tonight lecturing ‘Recognizing Japanese Craftmanship’ seminar at Napa Valley College Wine Spectator Education Center!

#winespectator #shochu #honkakushochu #awamorijinbner #shochumeister #DipWSET #mastersakesommelier #masterofsake #mutualtrading #wsetdiploma #sakesamurai #wsetspiritseducator
December 13, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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Friday General Meeting - Tamanohikari Sake Brewery Video Presentation + introducing New AWA Sparkling Sake!

#mutualtrading #mtcsakeprime #DipWSET #mastersakesommelier #masterofsake #wsetdiploma #sakesamurai #AWASAKE #SparklingSake #awasparkling #awasparklingsake
December 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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San Francisco International Wine Competition Day 2: All Regulars working together and catching up our lives in the Wine world.

#sfinternationalwine #sfiwc #wsetdiploma #DipWSET #mastersakesommelier #masterofsake #wsetglobal #sakesamurai
December 12, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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Today in San Francisco, judging at San Francisco International Wine Competition.
Great seeing many familiar faces, especially Wilfred Wong!!!

#sfiwc #sanfranciscointernationalwine #sanfranciscointernationalwinecompetition #DipWSET #mastersakesommelier #masterofsake #wsetdiploma #sakesamurai
December 11, 2025 at 3:03 AM
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Domaine d’Esperance (Bas Armagnac) visit: Love their 2002 and 2007 Folle Blanche!!!
Thank you to Claire and Jean-Louis for having me.

#domainedeesperance #armagnaceducator #bniaacademy #wsetspiritseducator #DipWSET #wsetdiploma #wsetglobal #masterofsake #mastersakesommelier #sakesamurai
December 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Chateau Laballe (Bas -Landes Armagnac) lunch: greeted by 8th generation owner Cyril Laudet followed by special pop-up lunch!
#chateaulaballe #domainelaballe #bniaacademy #armagnaceducator #wsetspiritseducator #DipWSET #wsetdiploma #wsetglobal #masterofsake #mastersakesommelier #sakesamurai
December 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Chateau de Millet celebrating beginning of distillation season, dinner festival. Very lucky to be experiencing this seasonal/cultural event!

#bniaacademy #armagnaceducator #wsetspiritseducator #chateaudemillet #DipWSET #mastersakesommelier #masterofsake #wsetglobal #wsetdiploma
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Domaine de Pouteou visit: this lovely family owned producer matures their Armagnac in casks crafted from oak grown on their own estate.
pouteou.com

#domainedepouteou #pouteou #armagnaceducator #wsetspiritseducator #DipWSET #wsetdiploma #masterofsake #mastersakesommelier #sakesamurai
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Domaine du Tariquet visit (Bas Armagnac): my first time to visit them although I have tasted and used their products in my classes. Really appreciate their generous hospitality!😻

#domainedutariquet #armagnaceducator #wsetspiritseducator #DipWSET #mastersakesommelier #sakesommelier #sakesamurai
November 30, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Judging at Concours Grandes Eaux-de-vie d’Armagnac at La Maison Gascogne Armagnac.

#armagnaceducator #bniaacademy #lamaisongascognearmagnac #armagnac #japanesecuisinegoodwillambassador #sakesamurai #mastersakesommelier #masterofsake #societyofwineeducators #DipWSET #wsetdiploma #wsetspiritseducator
November 30, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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My Shochu Meister session for this year is over now; it will be scheduled in 2026 November. Honored to be a guest lecturer for this program by Kagoshima University.

#shochumeister #kagoshimauniversity #wsetspiritseducator #armagnaceducator #ginguildrectifier #awamorijinbner #wsetsiploma #DipWSET
November 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Congratulations to Minhwa Spirits for receiving The Best Soju award at 2025 Top Shelf Awards Ceremony by The Tasting Alliance!🏆

#minhwaspirits #Tastingalliance #bestsoju #wsetspiritseducator #ginguildrectifier #awamorijinbner #wsetsiploma #DipWSET #mastersakesommelier #masterofsake #sakesamurai
November 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM