Call for entries into the Japan Cider Cup 2023 tasting competition is open from November 1, 2022, until February 28, 2023.
Maximum five entries per entrant accepted.
Cidermaker entrants residing in Japan will receive a special care package courtesy of our event partner, Fermentis by Lesaffre (limit one per entrant).
Ciders must be registered, their fees paid in full, and received at our collection point by February 28, 2023, to be eligible.
Ciders will be scored across three independent rounds of judging conducted by inCiderJapan.
Winning ciders will be announced and showcased at the Japan Cider Cup event on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
Certificates will be issued to all entrants and prizes awarded to winning ciders.
FEES
¥17,500 per entry for the first two entries. ¥15,000 per entry for entries three, four, and five.
inCiderJapan magazine advertisers receive a ¥2500 discount per entry. (If you are interested in becoming an advertiser, please contact us below).
All shipping fees are the sole responsibility of the entrant.
ENTRY INFO
Entry Form for the Japan Cider Cup tasting competition can be found here.
Three bottles or cans per entry are required.
Payment can be made with PayPal, credit card via Stripe, or bank transfer (Japan only).
Once payment has been confirmed, entrant will be emailed details on where to ship their cider(s).
When shipping ciders, please take extreme care to pack them carefully. Liability for any damage(s) caused during transit is assumed by the shipper.