Every Kanpai Has a Story.
Share yours in the 2026 #SupportSAKE Photo Contest. Your entry could be selected for the Grand Prize: a round-trip ticket to Japan.
Sponsor: Exa Innovation Studio, Inc.
125 Nevada St. El Segundo, CA 90245
#KanpaiWithSake
THE THEME 2026
Every Kanpai tells a story. This year’s 2026 #SupportSAKE Photo Contest celebrates the moments of connection, friendship, and shared experiences that bring people together over sake. Share your favorite Kanpai moment on Instagram using #KanpaiWithSake and #SupportSAKEContest to enter the contest and inspire others to discover the joy of sake.
To Enter the Contest
1 Grand Prize: 1 Round-trip economy-class ticket on ANA to Japan, awarded to the entry judged best at featuring sake in your Kanpai moment
All Eligible Contest Entries automatically entered into Sweepstakes for a chance to win 1 of 6 Sweepstakes prizes, including Sake School of America Course and Certification, Nova Brewing Co. – Special Sakagura Tour, Sunflower Sake Custom Digital Artwork, and Digital Gift Cards by Palate Project
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY; VOID WHERE PROHIBITED
NO PURCHASE OR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL REQUIRED
Must be 21 years or older, U.S resident and post eligible Contest entry
Contest Period: 09/09/2026 at 12 p.m. PT through 10/18/ 2026 at 12 p.m. PT
How to Enter
1. follow @supportsake on Instagram
2. Post an original Photo, Reel, or Story featuring sake in your #KanpaiWithSake moment
3. Tag @supportsake and use #KanpaiWithSake and #SupportSAKEContest
Your Instagram account must be public at the time of entry
AI-generated content is not eligible
See Official Rules for more details at https://www.supportsake.us/photo-campaign-2026-policy
Sep 9 - Oct 18, 2026
| Campaign Period |
Sep 9 - Oct 18, 2026 | Campaign Period |
Prize Details
Contest Grand Prize
One (1) round-trip economy-class ticket on ANA to Tokyo, Japan
ARV: $1,500
Accommodation, ground transportation, meals, and other travel expenses are not included
Sweepstakes Prizes
Sake School of America — 1 winner will win Sake or Shochu Adviser Certification Course (ARV: $475)
Sunflower Sake — 1 winner will win Custom Digital Artwork (ARV: $150)
Palate Project — 3 winners will each win a $50 Digital Gift card (ARV $50 each)
Nova Brewing Co. — 1 winner will win Special in person Sakagura Tour (ARV: $50)
Winner Selection
Contest Grand Prize
Alignment with the #KanpaiWithSake theme
Originality
Photo/video quality
Sweepstakes Prizes
Six (6) winners will be selected at random from eligible Contest entries
Contest Notes
No purchase or consumption of alcohol is required to enter or win
Alcohol is not offered as a prize
This Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram
Sponsor: Exa Innovation Studio, Inc.
Celebrate World Sake Day & Beyond
World Sake Day is celebrated every year on October 1, bringing sake lovers together around the world. Explore sake events hosted by our partners during 2026 #SupportSAKE Photo Contest.
Sep 13th
Sep 18th - 20th
World Sake Day at KRU
in Brooklyn, NY
Spirit of Japan Denver
in Denver, CO
Sep 27th
Sep 27th
10th Annual San Diego SAKE Festival
in San Diego, CA
World Sake Day NYC 2026
in Brooklyn, NY
Oct 3rd
Oct 3rd
7th Anniversary and New Sake Release Party
in Covina, CA
Sake Day East 2026
in Boston, MA
Oct 3rd
Oct 4th
Denver’s Queen City Sake Fest
in Denver, CO
5th annual Kanpai to Sake Day in Washington, D.C.
Oct 17th
4th Annual LB Sake Day
in Long Beach, CA
Award Ceremony
The 4th #SupportSAKE Night will take place on Monday, November 9 at 6:00 PM PT as an invitation-only celebration of this year’s #KanpaiWithSake moments. Can’t be there in person? You can still be part of the celebration on Instagram Live! We’ll share highlights and moments from the event, so stay tuned. 🍶✨
