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.
*Only those aged 20 or over can take the exam.
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 |
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" |
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.
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.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.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.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.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.
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 AmazonBook 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 |
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 AssociationBook 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 |