TORRANCE — Shohei Ohtani’s hometown will get a warm welcome next month as it signs a friendship city agreement with the City of Torrance during the first Sake Matsuri on xxx wepFriday, Oct. 4, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Miyako Hybrid Hotel, 21381 S. Western Ave. in Torrance.
Ohtani was born in Oshu, Iwate Prefecture on July 5, 1994. A delegation will sign the agreement on Oct. 1 and has been invited to participate along with with Torrance officials in the Sake Matsuri.
The event will feature more than 25 premium sakes, including many award-winning brands and styles from all over Japan, as well as Japanese beers and shochu (spirits).
Tastings will include Junmai sake, Junmai Daiginjo sake, Ginjo sake, sparkling sake, shochu, umeshu and nigori sake.
Food pairings will include California roll, chicken karaage and shrimp shumai.
Supporters: City of Torrance, JETRO Los Angeles, Miyako Hybrid Hotel.
Entertainment will be provided by taiko and koto performers.
Admission is $75 plus service fee. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com.
Direct inquiries to M&M Enterprises, (310) 600-5612 or [email protected].