Some Japanese-wine fans may be considering taking the SAKE DIPLOMA qualification exam administered by the Japan Sommelier Association.
Online community Salon du Vin will launch its 2025 online exam-preparation course in March 2025.
Because the course can be taken online, it is also suitable for people who do not live near a wine school.
About SAKE DIPLOMA
SAKE DIPLOMA is a professional qualification examination administered by the Japan Sommelier Association.
Salon du Vin has offered preparation courses since 2022. More than 100 people have participated, and the first-stage exam pass rate has exceeded 95%, according to the salon.
Features of Salon du Vin
Online lessons
First-stage preparation alone is divided into 20 lessons of about 30 minutes each.
Affordable monthly price
Lessons comparable to attending a school can be reviewed repeatedly for ¥5,000 per month including tax, totaling ¥40,000 over eight months from March through October.
Second-stage tasting preparation
Five themed tasting classes are also held, each featuring six kinds of sake.
Other benefits include original easy-to-understand materials, predicted exam questions, online sessions with invited experts, and occasional in-person tasting events.
If this is the year you want to challenge the SAKE DIPLOMA exam, consider checking the program.
Reference
SAKE DIPLOMA Exam Preparation Course
https://www.salonduvin.net
SAKE DIPLOMA preparation membership: ¥5,000 per month
Seven-day free trial available.
Membership details: https://www.salonduvin.net/membership
Payment: Major credit cards online and PayPal
A final free trial lesson for this year will be held from 16:00 on February 24. Details and registration:
https://www.salonduvin.net/event-details/muryotaikenkoza-2025nensake-diplomashikentaisaku-4