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Welcome to Ginza Berlin!

Discover Europe's largest selection of Japanese craft spirits and sake. Since 2014, we have been traveling to the Land of the Rising Sun to import famous Japanese whiskey, exciting gin creations, and unusual liqueurs directly for you. And, of course, the classics: sake, shochu, and awamori!

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Atelier Ginza - The center for Japanese drinking culture in Berlin

Atelier Ginza is open Thursdays and Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Here, you can get in-depth advice on the world of Japanese spirits and sake, and sample many of them right on the spot. Atelier Ginza also hosts numerous tasting events. We look forward to seeing you!

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New: Our Japanese Drink Sets for Summer

 Summer is the perfect time for light, refreshing drinks, and we’ve come up with something special for you. With our new drink sets, you can easily discover the most exciting Japanese-inspired aperitifs: All the ingredients for the perfect drink are already included in the set. No extra shopping, no guessing about mixing ratios—just unpack it, add ice and the ingredients to your glass according to the recipe booklet, and enjoy!

Tasting Events at Atelier Ginza: Our 2026 Tasting Calendar

Book your very special excursion into the world of Japanese spirits and sake. At each tasting, we present various distillates from different regions, from the southern tropical islands to the snowy mountains of northern Japan. You can also book an individual tasting event with us for groups of 6 or more! 

Junmai Daiginjo: The pinnacle of sake, fruity and elegant

The production of Junmai Daiginjo sake is very labor-intensive and time-consuming. That is why many producers and consumers consider this category of sake to be the pinnacle of sake production. For those who want to discover the world of premium sake, Junmai Daiginjo is undoubtedly one of the most elegant ways to get started with the Japanese art of brewing. 

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J-Pop: Music That Moves Japan

In Japan, music is everywhere. Catchy tunes play from store speakers, giant screens show the latest music videos, and even small cafés and convenience stores often play J-Pop. Especially in Tokyo, in neighborhoods like Shibuya or Shinjuku, music seems to be part of the cityscape. While in Europe pop music is often just something you listen to in the background, in Japan it’s a visible and audible part of everyday life. But what exactly is J-Pop? 

The Magic of Japan's Depachika: Luxury in the Basement

A visit to a Japanese luxury department store is about much more than just shopping. A visit to a Japanese “depāto”—as department stores are called in Japan—feels more like a carefully choreographed experience. The air is filled with the scents of tempura, karaage, dumplings, freshly baked Osaka cheesecake, yuzu, strawberries, spices, and the finest butter from France. Sales clerks bow in unison, escalators glide silently through perfectly lit floors, and somewhere in the background, classical music plays softly.
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