Yuji Matsumoto, the only master sake sommelier in North America, will host a pair of “Sake Nights” tonight and Tuesday at Kabuki Japanese Restaurant at Tempe Marketplace.

Matsumoto (pictured), Kabuki’s corporate sake sommelier, will explain the drink’s history, offer tips and create specialty cocktails. He also will team up with executive chef Masa Kurihara for sake-and-food pairings.

There will be one-hour tastings at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. each evening. Cost is $25 per person, $40 per couple and $20 per person for groups of three or more. Info: (480) 350-9160.

Matsumoto also will hold tastings Wednesday and Thursday at Kabuki’s location in Glendale.

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