Sommelier AI "KAORIUM for Sake & Wine" to be Exhibited at Shibuya Sake Event "SAKE MODE: AFTER HOURS in SHIBUYA" to Color Shibuya's Night

SCENTMATIC Inc. (Representative Director: Shunji Kurisu, Headquarters: Tokyo, hereinafter "SCENTMATIC"), which proposes new customer experiences through the digitalization of olfaction, will exhibit its sommelier AI "KAORIUM for Sake & Wine" at the sake event "SAKE MODE: AFTER HOURS in SHIBUYA" to be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at "COWORKING SALON SLOTH JINNAN" in Shibuya.

*KAORIUM is a registered trademark of SCENTMATIC Inc.

Experience a New Encounter with Sake and Yourself, Born from the Fusion of "Sake x Nightlife"

"SAKE MODE" redefines sake as a "mode" that aligns with modern sensibilities and lifestyles, proposing a new style of enjoying it with all five senses, just like music, entertainment, and fashion. By fusing the traditional charm of sake with technology and art, it continues to present new forms of sake culture that are not bound by existing frameworks.

As part of these activities, "SAKE MODE: AFTER HOURS in SHIBUYA" is held with the main theme of "fusion of sake and nightlife." It aims to deliver an experience that updates participants' perceptions of sake through encounters with like-minded sake lovers, combining sake with "nightlife," which refers to all tourism, entertainment, and activities enjoyed from evening to late night.

This time, SCENTMATIC proposes a new style of choosing alcoholic beverages with its sommelier AI "KAORIUM for Sake & Wine," guiding each participant to "the perfect glass for them" from numerous options, tailored to their individual sensibilities.

At the venue, cutting-edge AI technology verbalizes and visualizes the flavors of sake. Visitors can simply select their desired "mood," such as "I want to feel refreshed" or "I want to feel excited," or their preferred taste through tablet operation, and the AI will recommend sake that matches their individual sensibilities. Based on the diagnostic results, it becomes a creative experience of finding their own "perfect match" from the diverse brands offered at the venue.

Through the intuitive and fresh experience of "verbalizing scents," we aim to help even those unfamiliar with sake rediscover a drink that suits them, creating new entertainment value in nightlife.

"SAKE MODE: AFTER HOURS in SHIBUYA" Overview

Name: SAKE MODE: AFTER HOURS in SHIBUYA

Date & Time: 4/18 (Sat) Doors open 19:00, Ends 22:00 *Free entry/exit within these hours

Venue: SLOTH JINNAN (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)

Target Audience: 20-39 years old

Tickets:

[Advance] Students: 3,500 yen, ~30 years old: 4,500 yen, ~39 years old: 5,500 yen

[At Door] Students: 3,800 yen, ~30 years old: 4,800 yen, ~39 years old: 5,800 yen

Venue Layout:

[2nd Floor] Main floor, Sake corner, Sake cocktail corner, Food corner

*Brewer talk sessions and DJ performances will be held on the main floor.

[6th Floor] Jazz session, Sake corner, Sake experience corner

Organizer: Gakujokai (Sakenomirai operating organization)

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What is Sommelier AI "KAORIUM for Sake & Wine"?

Sommelier AI "KAORIUM for Sake & Wine" is an AI system that visualizes the flavors of sake and wine with words, guiding users to their ideal drink, thereby realizing a new dining experience. It solves challenges such as "I don't know which one to choose" or "It's hard to tell the difference in taste," providing an experience that allows everyone from beginners to connoisseurs to enjoy the charm of sake and wine more richly. Through AI incorporating human sensibilities and vast linguistic data, it achieves matching of drink flavor data with preferences. Furthermore, it clearly visualizes flavor differences with words, offering a new dining experience where tastes can be enjoyed more deeply.

Retail store touch signage (Sake):

https://scentmatic.co.jp/kaorium/sommelier/sake-retail

[SCENTMATIC Inc.]

SCENTMATIC is a company that creates new "scent experiences" with "KAORIUM," an AI that verbalizes scents. Our "digitalization of olfaction" evolves human sensibilities and is utilized in various business scenes. Its innovativeness has been internationally recognized, receiving a Silver Award at the global design award "A' Design Award."

Representative: Shunji Kurisu, Representative Director

Location: 3F, 4-22-7 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0013

URL: https://scentmatic.co.jp