Miss SAKE 2025
Miss SAKE, the annual contest to find an ambassador for Japan which will present and market sake but also Japanese culture and history to different countries all around the world.Winner that was crowned Miss Sake 2025 was Ms. Chisato Tateno, representing Hokkaido. The competition took place at the Westin Miyako Kyoto.
Winner of Miss SAKE 2025 - Ms. Chisato Tateno
The top three finalists of Miss SAKE 2025
23 finalists from throughout Japan made up for the title. (click for larger image)
Words from the winner Chisato Tateno – Miss Sake 2025
Hello everyone,My name is Chisato Tateno, 2025 Miss SAKE Japan.
On June 13th, 2025, the final selection of the "2025 Miss SAKE Japan" competition was held at The Westin Miyako Kyoto. I am deeply honored to have been chosen as the 12th Miss SAKE Japan.
Sake is a crystallization of Japanese culture, born from the harmony of nature through the four seasons, traditional craftsmanship, and the skill of dedicated artisans. In every single drop lies the spirit of Japan—our respect for nature and the warmth of caring for others.
This value has been recognized worldwide, and in December 2024, sake was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, attracting even greater global attention.
Over the past three months leading up to the final selection, we devoted ourselves each weekend to the "Nadeshiko Program." Through this, we received invaluable guidance from experts in sake and Japanese culture, allowing us to deepen our knowledge and broaden our perspectives.
With the pride and responsibility that come with the title of Miss SAKE Japan, I am wholeheartedly committed to sharing the profound story of sake with as many people as possible. Sake is not merely an alcoholic beverage; it is a cultural heritage nurtured over centuries and a bridge that connects people.
Through my future activities, nothing would bring me greater joy than to see more people, both in Japan and abroad, grow to appreciate sake and the culture of Japan.
I sincerely ask for your continued warm support and guidance.
Yours faithfully,
Chisato Tateno
2025 Miss SAKE Japan
SakeTest.com will in the future continue to present news and information from the official website www.misssake.org
Final words: I would like to congratulate the Miss SAKE team for another successful pageant and a special tribute to Miss SAKE 2025 Ms. Chisato Tateno.
Sweden 2025 / Leif Almo /Hon. Consul General of Japan 2008-2024 in Sweden / Founder of SakeTest.com
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