Niigata Sake Master Examination Implementation guidelines

Niigata Prefecture Sake Master Test

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

  • 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
  • Check requirements

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.

Qualification reception ONLINE * You will be able to log in to "qualification reception ONLINE" by registering for free. After accessing (logging in) to the "Qualification Reception ONLINE", you can proceed to the "Test Trial" from the "How to take the Web Test" menu on the top page.

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.
*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 test application screen, select "Niigata Sake Master Examination Copper Master - Those who are 20 years old as of the test date (those who reached their 5th birthday between January 1, 21 and January 6, 1)" Please select and complete the procedure. 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"
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
About the official textbook
Contact Us
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

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
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
Contact Us
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)

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