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The University of Tokyo Co-op Sake Festival will be held for the first time in five years to support the Noto Peninsula earthquake reconstruction efforts in 2024.

On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, the University of Tokyo Co-op Sake Festival was held in the Second Dining Hall for the first time in five years since November 2019.
　
Approximately 400 people attended the event, creating a lively atmosphere. Twenty different types of sake (Note 1) were lined up at the venue, and President Miyuki Saito of Kinsuisho Sake Brewery came all the way from Fukushima Prefecture to participate (Kinsuisho Sake Brewery Ltd. is a member of the University of Tokyo Breweries Association (Note 2)).
　

This project was initiated by the University of Tokyo Co-op with the aim of providing a place of relaxation and respite for the university community, allowing people to connect and deepen their relationships.
Following the Noto Peninsula earthquake on January 1st of this year, we have decided to donate 20 yen per shot of sake to support the recovery efforts. Based on the current preliminary figures, approximately 1,500 shots of sake have been consumed, which will likely raise 30,000 yen for the affected areas. We appreciate your cooperation. Further details will be posted on our website.
　
Through the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Tokyo Co-op has reaffirmed that interpersonal connections are the foundation of a co-op rooted in the university community. We will continue to promote initiatives that contribute to community relaxation and respite, and we hope that all members will use and participate.

Note 1) We received full support from Takasakiya, located in front of the University of Tokyo's Faculty of Agriculture, in selecting and ordering the sake

Note 2) The Tokyo University Breweries Association is a group of sake breweries whose presidents are graduates of the University of Tokyo