inCiderJapan is delighted to announce the date for the fourth annual Japan Cider Cup international cider event: Saturday, 30 May 2026. Taking place once again at the Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe in Hachioji, Tokyo, the Japan Cider Cup is the country’s premier celebration of cider, the alcoholic apple beverage that continues to gain popularity in Japan since its breakout in 2019.

The May event is the culmination of the Japan Cider Cup people’s choice awards tasting competition, which began in October of last year, with domestic and international entries competing for boasting rights to be recognized as the best tasting most popular ciders in Japan. Entered ciders are scored over months across multiple rounds of judging by various members of the general public, food and drink professionals, and notable guest cider experts from across the globe; winners are announced on the day.

The Japan Cider Cup event offers attendees the chance to taste and purchase some of the winning ciders as well as a variety of items from a collection of cider, beer, food, and miscellaneous other vendors. The event also features raffles, prizes, and fun things to do – and is children friendly! The events draw hundreds of people, including those from overseas who come specifically for the event.

Admission is free and is a unique opportunity to meet and speak with cider makers from across Japan and abroad, as well as enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious food, drink, and festivities.

Sign up to the Japan Cider Cup mailing list: https://www.japancidercup.com/mailing-list/

The Japan Cider Cup is produced by inCiderJapan with event partners Fermentis by Lesaffre and Vigo Presses, and event patrons the Hachioji Visitors & Convention Association, and the city of Hachioji.

Information

Start: May 30th 2026 at 11:00am

End: May 30th 2026 at 6:00pm

Tokyo Tama Mirai Messe in Hachioji

3-19-2 Myojincho, Hachioji

https://www.japancidercup.com