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Niigata Sake Master Examination Implementation guidelines
Niigata sake is a ≪Treasure of Niigata≫ that boasts nationwide popularity backed by high quality. In addition, we support the food culture of Niigata by playing harmony with wonderful Niigata rice, seafood, and mountains. The Niigata Sake Master Examination is designed to help you deepen your knowledge of Niigata sake, rediscover and recognize its goodness, This test is designed to foster interest in and attachment to Niigata Sake.
“Why is Niigata sake so delicious? Why is it so high quality? What kind of breweries are there? What kind of taste does it have?”
By answering these questions accurately, And by cultivating masters who can pass on to future generations through certification exams, As the number of Niigata refined sake drinkers increases, Furthermore, by increasing the number of people who have a deep understanding of Niigata as a whole, We also aim to increase the number of visitors to Niigata.
Tests that can be obtained
*Only those aged 20 or over can take the exam.
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Niigata Sake Master Examination Association
"Master of Silver"Only successful applicants can take the exam.
*This is not an online exam. Check requirements -
Niigata Sake Master Examination Association
"Master of Copper"Only successful applicants can take the exam. Check requirements -
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2025 Silver Master (Equivalent to Level 2) Requirements
Applications for the online exam will be available from October 6, 10.
| Exam qualification | Successful applicants of the Niigata Sake Master Examination Association "Copper Master" Only those who can take the test at the specified time on a computer or tablet. * You cannot take the exam on your smartphone. *You cannot retake an exam for a level you have already passed. |
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| Exam application period | Applications are accepted from Tuesday, October 6, 10 to Monday, December 15, 6. |
| Test date and time | Any convenient time from 7:1 to 18:13 on Saturday, January 00, 18 |
| test time | 45 minutes |
| Number of questions | 50 questions(Click here for an example) |
| Questioning method | Have them choose from 4 choices on the screen |
| Questions range | Somewhat advanced questions about Niigata sake will be asked from various genres. Most of them are published in the official textbook, but there are some questions from outside the textbook. |
| passing grade | 1 question = 2 points out of 100 points, and a correct answer of 80 points or more will pass. |
| Exam fee | 3,300yen |
2025 Copper Master (Equivalent to Level 3) Requirements
Applications for the online exam will be available from October 6, 10.
| Exam qualification | There are no restrictions on academic background, gender, nationality, etc. as long as you are 20 years of age or older on the day of the test, but only if you are able to take the test in Japanese and at the designated time on a computer or tablet. Masu. * You cannot take the exam on your smartphone. *You cannot retake an exam for a level you have already passed. |
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| Exam application period | Applications are accepted from Tuesday, October 6, 10 to Monday, December 15, 6. |
| Test date and time | Any convenient time from 7:1 to 18:13 on Saturday, January 00, 18 |
| test time | 60 minutes |
| Number of questions | 100 questions(Click here for an example) |
| Questioning method | Have them choose from 4 choices on the screen |
| Questions range | 100% of the questions will be given from the official textbook. Questions will be given from various genres such as "manufacturing method", "classification", "quality control", "delicious drinking" and other basic knowledge of sake, and Niigata sake's "history", "rice", "water" and "skills". |
| passing grade | 1 question = 1 points out of 100 points, and a correct answer of 70 points or more will pass. |
| Exam fee | 3,300 yen (tax included) General 2,750 yen (tax included) Applicable to "20 year old entrance exam" |
Test environment operation check
You can experience the Web test system before applying for the test.
Please access the following "qualification reception ONLINE" on the device (computer, tablet) you plan to take the exam, and try the "examination trial" to check whether the system works properly in advance.
Apply for the exam
After logging in to the qualification reception online from the "Apply" below, enter the required items to apply, and follow the instructions on the displayed screen to proceed with the procedure.
* New user registration is required only when using the qualification reception ONLINE for the first time.*Only those aged 20 or over can take the exam.
*If you are 20 years old on the test date, you can take the test for a special test fee of 2,750 yen (tax included).
On the exam application screen, please select "Niigata Sake Master Examination - Copper Master - Applicant aged 20 years or older as of the exam date" and proceed with the application.
*You cannot retake an exam for a level you have already passed.
Application destination
Payment
The application will be completed when the payment of the examination fee (only credit card payment is accepted) is completed.An application completion email will be sent to the email address you entered at the time of application, so please check the contents.
* Please note that you cannot cancel the test fee after payment, transfer the test fee to the next time, or refund it.
Guidance of information necessary for the examination
You will receive an examination guidance email one week before the test date, so please be sure to check the test available time, test procedure, etc. in the email.
* If you do not receive the test guide email within one week before the test date, please contact the secretariat.
Examination
Please take the test at a time that is convenient for you during the available hours on the day of the test.
*After answering the test, you will be redirected to the questionnaire screen.We appreciate your cooperation.
Result notification
Test results will be sent by email approximately 3 weeks after the test ends.Successful candidates will also be announced on the Master Certification Association website and will receive their certificates at a later date.
Full of secrets of the deliciousness of Niigata sake!
Official textbook supervised by the Niigata Sake Master Examination Association.
An easy-to-understand explanation of the four elements of rice, brewing environment, technique, and water that support the deliciousness of Niigata sake and the manufacturing process with abundant photographs and figures.The color page at the beginning introduces 89 brewery affiliated breweries in the prefecture along with representative brand labels.It covers sake brewing culture and delicious drinking methods, and the latest data is posted in the material edition.The definitive textbook of Niigata Sake to read, drink and study.
Buy on Amazon| Book title | [Revised 2nd Edition] Niigata Sake Monoshiri Book "Niigata Sake Master Examination Official Textbook" |
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| Supervision | Niigata Sake Master Examination Association |
| Publisher | Niigata Daily Media Net |
| Issue date | 2018/10/31 |
| List price | 1,600yen (tax exception) |
| Number of pages / format | 174 pages, A5 size |
| ISBN code | 978-4-86132-696-7 |
Person in charge: Niigata Daily Media Net Publishing Department
Address: 950-1125-3 Ryutsu, Nishi-ku, Niigata City, 1-1
TEL.025-383-8020 / FAX.025-383-8028 Email:hanbai@niigata-mn.co.jp
Address: 950-1125-3 Ryutsu, Nishi-ku, Niigata City, 1-1
TEL.025-383-8020 / FAX.025-383-8028 Email:hanbai@niigata-mn.co.jp
Official textbook supervised by the Niigata Sake Master Examination Association.
An easy-to-understand explanation of the four elements of rice, brewing environment, technique, and water that support the deliciousness of Niigata sake and the manufacturing process with abundant photographs and figures.The color page at the beginning introduces 89 brewery affiliated breweries in the prefecture along with representative brand labels.It covers sake brewing culture and delicious drinking methods, and the latest data is posted in the material edition.The definitive textbook of Niigata Sake to read, drink and study.
Available for purchase at the Niigata Sake Master Examination Association| Book title | The Niigata Sake Book |
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| Supervision | Niigata Sake Master Examination Association |
| Publisher | Japan Times |
| Issue date | 2007/12 |
| List price | 2,000yen (tax exception) |
| Number of pages / format | 127 pages, A5 size (normal) |
| ISBN code | 978-4-789-1353-6 |
About the official textbook
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Contact: Niigata Sake Master Examination Association
Address: 〒951-8116 292-2 Higashinakadori 2 Bancho, Chuo-ku, Niigata City (within the Niigata Sake Brewers Association)
TEL. 025-229-1218 (10:00-17:00, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays)
Address: 〒951-8116 292-2 Higashinakadori 2 Bancho, Chuo-ku, Niigata City (within the Niigata Sake Brewers Association)
TEL. 025-229-1218 (10:00-17:00, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays)
Niigata Sake Master Examination Association Secretariat
〒951-8116 292-2 Higashinakadori 2 Bancho, Chuo-ku, Niigata City (within the Niigata Sake Brewers Association) TEL. 025-229-1218 (10:00-17:00, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays)
Niigata Sake Master Examination Association
- ・Niigata Prefecture Tourism Association
- ・Niigata Prefecture Ryokan Hotel Association
- ・Niigata Prefecture Cuisine and Sanitation Association
- ・Niigata Prefecture Social Food and Beverage Industry Life Sanitation Trade Association
- ・Niigata Noodle Shops Association
- ・Niigata sushi quotient life hygiene trade association
- ・Niigata Prefectural Federation of Liquor Retailers Associations
- ・Niigata Prefecture Wholesale Liquor Association
- ・Niigata Sake Brewers Association