{"id":489,"date":"2026-04-08T00:01:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T00:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/australiansakeawards.org.au\/en\/?p=489"},"modified":"2026-04-08T03:45:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T03:45:04","slug":"australian-sake-awards-2026-recognised-as-official-50th-anniversary-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/australiansakeawards.org.au\/en\/news\/489\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian Sake Awards 2026\u00a0recognised\u00a0as official 50th\u00a0anniversary event\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Australian Sake Awards&nbsp;Incorporated&nbsp;(Operated by JAMS.TV Pty Ltd) is pleased to announce that the&nbsp;<em>Australian Sake Awards 2026<\/em>,&nbsp;an international sake competition held in&nbsp;Australia (Judging: 16\u201317 May 2026; Gala Dinner: 10 September 2026)&nbsp;has been officially&nbsp;recognised&nbsp;as a commemorative event of the&nbsp;<em>50th Anniversary of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Japan and Australia<\/em>&nbsp;in 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Japan and Australia<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Japan and Australia was signed in Tokyo on 16 June 1976 and serves as a key foundation for cooperation between the two countries. The year 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the treaty,&nbsp;provides&nbsp;an opportunity to further strengthen bilateral relations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Australian Sake Awards<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Australian Sake Awards<\/em>\u00a0is an international sake competition held in Sydney, Australia, since 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entries are evaluated through a blind tasting process by Australian judges with extensive&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;in Japanese sake and beverages, including sommeliers, liquor professionals, hospitality industry specialists, certified sake experts, and importers\/distributors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through evaluation by local professionals, the Awards aim to deepen understanding and appreciation of sake while promoting fair and&nbsp;appropriate recognition&nbsp;of its quality. The initiative also&nbsp;seeks&nbsp;to support the sustainable development of sake within the Australian market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognised&nbsp;for its role in connecting Japanese sake with Australia\u2019s diverse food culture, the Awards provide a platform where the knowledge and cultures of both countries intersect. This contribution has led to its designation as an official commemorative event for the 50th anniversary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Australian Sake Awards Incorporated will continue to promote the appeal of&nbsp;Japanese sake culture in Australia and contribute to strengthening cultural exchange between Japan and Australia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Further Information<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details about Australian Sake Awards, please visit:&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/australiansakeawards.org.au\/en\/about\/\">https:\/\/australiansakeawards.org.au\/en\/about\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Australian Sake Awards&nbsp;Incorporated&nbsp;(Operated by JAMS.TV Pty Ltd)&nbsp;<br>Email: info@australiansakeawards.org.au&nbsp;<br>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/australiansakeawards.org.au\/en\/\">https:\/\/australiansakeawards.org.au\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australian Sake Awards&nbsp;Incorporated&nbsp;(Operated by JAMS.TV Pty Ltd) is pleased to announce that the&nbsp;Australian Sake Awards 2026,&nbsp;an international sake competition held in&nbsp;Australia (Judging: 16\u201317 May 2026; Gala Dinner: 10 September 2026)&nbsp;has been officially&nbsp;recognised&nbsp;as a commemorative event of the&nbsp;50th Anniversary of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Japan and Australia&nbsp;in 2026.&nbsp; About the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Japan and Australia&nbsp; The Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Japan and Australia was signed in Tokyo on 16 June 1976 and serves as a key foundation for cooperation between the two countries. 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