BusinessWire India
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 17: Hirohama India efficiently hosted the distinguished Miss Sake India 2026 contest at Robata – Kuuraku, Mumbai. crowning Ms. Nishita Yogesh Antarkar from Mumbai as the brand new cultural ambassador for Japanese sake in India.
The elegant ceremony was graced by distinguished friends, together with H.E Mr. Toshihiro Kaneko, Acting Consul General of Japan in Mumbai; Ms. Chisato Tateno, Miss Sake Japan 2025; Ms. Mika Onishii, Chairperson of Miss Sake Association; Ms. Akansha Shrivastava, Miss Sake India 2025; and Ms. Mika Eoka, a famend sake sommelier also referred to as ‘Sake Mom India.’
The occasion commenced with an insightful introduction by Mr. Kojiro Honda, Co-owner and Founder of Hirohama India Pvt. Ltd. and Kuuraku India Pvt. Ltd., mentioned they’re organizing this occasion in India for the third consecutive yr. Also, He emphasised that Miss Sake isn’t just a contest, but in addition a platform for cultural change between India and Japan.
H.E Mr. Toshihiro Kaneko, the Acting Consul General of Japan, emphasised the cultural similarities between India and Japan, noting that these shared values are deeply rooted in historical past. In the present situation, Japan is actively collaborating with India to advertise regional improvement by an environmentally pleasant method.
This was adopted by the introduction of seven distinctive finalists competing for the coveted title.
During the occasion, attendees had been launched to the famend sake model Hakutsuru, originating from Kobe–one of Japan’s most celebrated sake-producing areas. Known for its pure water, wealthy heritage, and distinctive craftsmanship, Hakutsuru is loved in over 50 nations worldwide.
After a rigorous choice course of evaluated by a distinguished jury, Ms. Nishita Yogesh Antarkar–a enterprise proprietor and a licensed Visharad Kathak dancer with 16 years of expertise and a robust ardour for language and cultural exchange–was topped Miss Sake India 2026 by her predecessor, Akansha Shrivastava.
Ms. Priyanka Sarkar, a chef primarily based in Bangalore, and Ms. Sakshi Khari, a storyteller and Japanese language learner from Delhi, had been introduced because the runners-up.
In her acceptance speech, Ms. Nishita emphasised that ‘Sake isn’t merely an alcoholic beverage; it’s tradition itself, symbolizing the historical past and spirit of Japan.’ She spoke passionately concerning the immense magnificence and worth of Japanese custom, expressing her dedication to increasing the attain of sake’s attraction all through India expressed her dedication to selling sake tradition throughout India and inspiring extra folks to discover this refined beverage.
Other finalists included Ms. Disha (gross sales skilled), Ms. Salwadi Nandini (advertising skilled), Ms. Purva Ninad (venture coordinator), and Ms. Shivani Thakur (restaurant administration skilled specializing in Japanese delicacies).
As Miss Sake India 2026, Nishita will have interaction in promotional actions throughout the nation and symbolize India on the Miss Sake Japan Finals to be held in June 2026 in Japan.
For updates on Miss Sake India’s journey and upcoming occasions selling Japanese sake tradition in India, comply with @miss_sake_india on Instagram.
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