Sake tasting events where you go around and taste several brews from each kura are always fun. Just like everyone else at these events, besides being a bit tipsy, I tend to carry a lot of stuff with both hands completely full. A back pack with my stuff, a small a bag for my camera hanging from one shoulder, a binder to place a list of sake appearing at the event, and a pen in one hand, then, finally, a glass. If I had to reach a water bottle either in my bag or back pack, it always presented a problem.

The other day at Fukui Jizake Ajiwai-no-Kai, they had this perfect give away for sake event goers. A strap that lets a small 500 ml plastic bottle hang around the neck, just like your office ID. While I am sure this water bottle strap around my neck made me look extra dorky, I thought this was just the perfect gadget and a real keeper.

To make it even better, the red stap has all 19 breweries’ name on it!

Pictures from the event on Flickr.