Savor Hokkaido's Bounty in Sapporo: Experience the Spirit of "Mille-Sakura Brewery" from Higashikawa Town and Enjoy a One-Night-Only French Course with Exquisite Sake at SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL on August 10th

SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL (Chuo-ku, Sapporo / General Manager: Tsuyoshi Momose) will host a special one-night-only dinner event, "Mille-Sakura x SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL Collaboration Dinner," in collaboration with Mille-Sakura Brewery, located in Higashikawa Town, Hokkaido, on August 10, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM.

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As part of our regional collaboration event "Higashikawa Town, Hokkaido Takes Over the Hotel! 2026," which began on June 16, 2026, this premium dinner with "Mille-Sakura Brewery," known for relocating its entire brewery to Higashikawa Town in 2020, drawn by the town's pristine natural water, has been realized.

This event was born from the synergy between the hotel's desire to "showcase the culinary appeal of Hokkaido" and the rich resources of Higashikawa Town, along with Mille-Sakura Brewery's dedication. We aim to convey a new charm of Hokkaido's food culture through this unique combination of top-class sake brewed with the abundant water of Mt. Daisetsu and a special French course meticulously crafted by our hotel's chef exclusively for this occasion. On the day, we will welcome Mr. Koji Yamada, Toji (master brewer) of Mille-Sakura Brewery, as our guest, who will provide explanations of each sake brand and share his passion for sake brewing. Please enjoy this unparalleled feast, where sake and French cuisine weave a tapestry of delightful surprises.

About "Mille-Sakura Brewery": The Legendary Sake Brewed with Mt. Daisetsu's Water

[Pioneering the Future Through Public-Private Management: The Story of the Miraculous Sake "Mille-Sakura"]

Founded in 1877 (Meiji 10) in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture. Higashikawa Town, possessing both "delicious water and rice" essential for brewing fine sake but lacking a brewery, conducted a rare "public-private management" public recruitment in 2019. Mille-Sakura Brewery responded, relocating in 2020. This move was prompted by a challenging period where the brewery's aging facilities in Gifu and global warming made traditional sake brewing increasingly difficult year by year. "Mille-Sakura" is a miraculous sake born from the aspirations of a long-established brewery that found potential for sake making in the northern land, and the fervent desire of the townspeople to "create sake that embodies Higashikawa Town."

[An Exclusive Talk Session to Hear from the Brewers]

Additionally, during the meal, Mr. Koji Yamada, the sixth-generation president and Toji of Mille-Sakura Brewery, will take the stage. He will provide easy-to-understand explanations of the four sake brands to be served, including behind-the-scenes stories of their brewing process and the characteristics of the sake rice used. He will also share his passion for sake brewing and his new endeavors in Higashikawa Town. We propose a special experience that engages all five senses, allowing you to not only savor the flavors but also be intoxicated by the exquisite sake along with the brewers' heartfelt stories.

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Menu Details: Mille-Sakura Sake x BAR & GRILL Splish's Modern French Course

[Appetizer] "Enchanting Amuse-Bouche Trio" x "Junmai Aiyama 60 Sparkling"

Dishes: Steamed Snow Crab with Sake Vinegar Vinaigrette / Foie Gras Brûlée / Fattoria Bio Hokkaido Ricotta Cheese with Sansho Pepper Marinade and Orange Scent

Enjoy a luxurious tasting of unique appetizers, each a creative arrangement of Hokkaido ingredients and traditional seasonings, paired with a sparkling sake made from the rare "Aiyama" rice, offering a refreshing effervescence and rich sweetness.

[Cold Appetizer] "Chilled Onion Soup with Sea Bream Tartare" x "Junmai R CLASS"

A carefully crafted dish featuring a chilled soup highlighting the rich sweetness of onions, paired with a flavorful sea bream tartare. "R CLASS," with its clean palate and rich umami of rice, perfectly complements the gentle flavors of the dish, showcasing its appeal as an everyday sake.

[Fish Dish] "Scallop en Froid with Eggplant Pâton" x "Junmai Ginjo Comet 55"

A harmonious dish where the exquisite flavor of oven-baked scallops is enveloped in a smooth eggplant purée. The crisp and clean finish of "Comet 55" enhances the dish's taste without overpowering it.

[Meat Dish] "Golden Pork Belly Ragout with Red Miso Flavor" x "Junmai Daiginjo Kitashizuku 45"

A rich and deeply flavored dish featuring tenderly braised "Golden Pork" belly, enhanced with the savory depth of red miso. "Kitashizuku 45," with its clear and beautiful mouthfeel and gentle sweetness of rice, adds a touch of elegance to the hearty flavor of the dish.

[Dessert] "Sake Kasu Cheesecake" by Stream Hotel Pastry Chef

A cheesecake made using sake lees from Mille-Sakura Brewery. The unique, profound umami and elegant aroma of the sake lees enhance the richness of the cheese, delivering a luxurious finish with a moist texture.

SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL will continue to promote community-based initiatives that widely disseminate the unknown charms of Hokkaido from Sapporo in collaboration with various regions across Hokkaido.

"Mille-Sakura x SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL Collaboration Dinner" Event Overview

Date and Time: August 10, 2026 (Mon) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM *All guests start at 7:00 PM

Venue: SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL (4-chome, Minami 4-jo, Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)

Price: ¥10,000 per person *Limited to 30 guests *Reservations required

Cooperation: Mille-Sakura Brewery Co., Ltd.

Content: Special French Course, Mille-Sakura Sake (4 types), Talk session with Toji Koji Yamada

Menu:

Food

Mille-Sakura Sake

Appetizer

Amuse-bouche

- Steamed Snow Crab with Sake Vinegar Vinaigrette

- Foie Gras Brûlée

- Fattoria Bio Hokkaido Ricotta Cheese with Sansho Pepper Marinade and Orange Scent

Junmai Aiyama 60 Sparkling

Cold Appetizer

Chilled Onion Soup with Sea Bream Tartare

Junmai R CLASS (Pasteurized)

Fish Dish

Scallop en Froid with Eggplant Pâton

Junmai Ginjo Comet 55 (Pasteurized)

Meat Dish

Golden Pork Belly Ragout with Red Miso Flavor

Junmai Daiginjo Kitashizuku 45 (Pasteurized)

Sweet

Dessert by Stream Hotel Pastry Chef

Sake Kasu Cheesecake

*The displayed price includes a 12% service charge and 10% consumption tax.

*Please inform us in advance of any food allergies.

*Menu items are subject to change based on ingredient availability.

*Seat selection is not available.

*Alcohol will only be served to individuals aged 20 and over. Service to those who will be driving is strictly prohibited.

*Event details are subject to change without notice. *All photos shown are for illustrative purposes only.

● About Mille-Sakura Brewery

Founded in 1877 (Meiji 10). Relocated from Gifu Prefecture to Higashikawa Town, Hokkaido, in 2020 as a rare "public-private brewery" in Japan. Using the pure underground water of Mt. Daisetsu and local rice, they have been brewing high-quality, transparent sake for over 140 years using traditional techniques.

Mille-Sakura Brewery Official Website

● About "SAPPORO STREAM HOTEL"

The first hotel in the new lifestyle hotel brand "STREAM HOTEL" by Tokyu Hotels, operating in Shibuya and Sapporo. It serves as a "base for travel" that can be enjoyed for various purposes, from a scene of free travel to experience the new culture of "Susukino," to an exciting moment away from everyday life, and as a "HUB" connecting the region and guests.

Address: 1-1, Minami 4-jo, Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0804

TEL: 011-206-1099 [Main]

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