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The Sake Navigator Diploma Course
The Sake Navigator Diploma Course is an entry-level professional qualification in sake. Already taught and recognised in Japan, the SSI (Sake Service Institute of Japan) and SSA (Sake Sommelier Association) have collaborated to teach the Diploma in Europe for the first time.
This is a one day course aimed both at the trade and people with an interest in sake or Japanese culture. The diploma teaches the basics of sake: what it is, how it's made, how to serve and sell it, its history and place in Japanese culture. After successfully passing a multi-choice test, participants in this course will hold an internationally recognised qualification in sake.
The course will be taught by Kumiko Ohta and Anna Greenhous.
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Kumiko Ohta
Kumiko grew up in Japan, surrounded by rice fields and sake-brewing culture. She has since relocated to England where she jointly set-up the sake-importing company, Isake. Kumiko is an authorised lecturer in sake, holding the Higher Certificate in Sake Education, as well as the Kikisakeshi (Sake Sommelier qualification). She has appeared on television and radio, speaking about sake in both Japan and Europe, and has most recently made a short film about sake-brewing. She regulalrly holds sake tastings for private and corporate entertainment and to increase understanding about sake in the U.K. She won the prestigious 'Woman of the Year' award from Nikkei for her outstanding contribution to raising awareness about sake.
Please contact at
kumiko@sakesommelierassociation.com
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Anna Greenhous
Anna's background is in both teaching and wine. She currently organises and writes wine, drink and food tastings for corporate events company, The Wine Adventure. She brings with her a wealth of experience from her work in both wine retail and as Senior Tour Guide at Vinopolis where she taught the basics of how to taste wine and gave wine tastings both in-house and on the London Eye. She holds the WSET Advanced certificate in Wine and Spirits with Distinction and is a WSET approved course provider for both the Foundation and Intermediate Certificates. She developed a taste for sake whilst teaching English in Japan, having previously taught in the U.K. In Japan she wrote a monthly column in a ex-Pat magazine, introducing gaijins (foreigners) to Japanese beverages. Since returning from Japan she has rewritten the Kikisakeshi (Sake Sommelier Qualification) to make it accessible and relevant to the trade in England.
Please contact at
anna@sakesommelierassociation.com
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