| Organizer | SAKE SERVICE INSTITUTE SSI INTERNATIONAL FOOD&BEVERAGE SPECIALISTS ORGANIZATION |
| Supported by | Mutual Trading Co., Inc. |
| Diamond Sponsored by | Mutual Trading Co., Inc. |
| Sponsored by | JFC International Inc. / Wismettac Asian Foods,Inc. |
| Coordinated by | JAPANESE RESTAURANT NEWS |
| 1.Location | Los Angeles, New York (New Jersey) |
| 2.Date & Venue | June 16th (Sat） Los Angeles SAKE SCHOOL OF AMERICA 431 Crocker Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013 June 18th（Mon） New York (New Jersey) |
| 3.Eligibility | （Candidate must satisfy one of ①～③ ） ① Kikisake-shi (Sake Sommelier), International Kikisake-shi (International Sake Sommelier) ② FBO Japan Certification Holder ③ Candidate who will be certified with ① or ② by October 31st 2018 |
| 4.Entry Fee | Free |
| 5.Entry Date | April 16th (Mon)～May 31st (Thur) |
| 6.Time Schedule | 9:30 Check In
10:00-11:30 1st Judging – Theory Written Exam 12:30- 2nd Judging – Customer Roll Playing (10min) |
| 7.Winner Announcement | ・Select one Regional Winner from two locations: Los Angeles & New York ・Those two winners from US will be competing at semifinal at World Sake Sommelier Competition in Tokyo Japan ・Awarded to cover Air Flight Round Trip Tickets to Japan and Other travel fees, and Hotel Stay (2 days) and meals during the competition will be provided |