BIO
about AYUMI
国際唎酒師 INTERNATIONAL KIKISAKE-SHI
日本酒学講師 OFFICIAL LECTURER OF JAPANESE ALCOHOL BEVERAGES
A Beginning Into Japan’s Traditional Arts
Ayumi was born into a traditional performing arts family. Her Grandmother was a traditional Japanese dancer and her uncle was a performer of a traditional Japanese puppet show. Ayumi herself has also always been familiar with Japanese traditional arts through her Shamisen (three-string instrument) lessons and traditional Japanese dance lessons. However, one day when she had the opportunity to visit the backstage of a show, she realized how much knowledge she lacked about the Japanese traditional arts. From that experience, Ayumi decided to study at Kyoritsu Women’s University, where she majored in dramatics and committed four years to study traditional arts performing, film study and theatrics.
A Sudden Hearing Loss Led Her To Singapore
A sudden incident in 2013 led Ayumi to lose her hearing in the right ear. This blow made her realize she must follow her dreams in making a name for herself and lead a meaningful life. After quitting her office job in Japan, Ayumi arrived in Singapore in 2014 to help her father run IPPIN CAFE BAR, a Japanese cafe, bar and retail shop located in a quaint shophouse along Mohamed Sultan Road, and IPPIN, a supporting agency for small, medium Japanese enterprises. Ayumi currently has her hands full with overseeing IPPIN, and preparing for the opening of HOP, a sake bar that is a ‘Hang Out Place’ in METRO Paragon. IPPIN CAFE BAR was closed in 2017.
“Being a woman, and being raised in the Japanese culture, I feel conflicted with society’s standards, which I want to overcome and prove that I too have the ability to own my dreams, regardless of gender.”
Singlish And Sake
Communication skills is one of the practical skills that a Sake Service Institute Official Lecturer must have. Being naturally gifted in this area, Ayumi has mastered Singlish in a short span of two years living in Singapore and enjoys speaking Singlish to her customers, colleagues and business partners. This has allowed her to feel closer to Singaporeans and make more meaningful connections.
WORK
2020
OCT
WEB JAPAN FOOD MATSURI｜Takashimaya Singapore Online｜Takashimaya Singapore
SEP
連載「英語で資格！国際唎酒師をめざそう」開始｜ENGLISH JOURNAL ONLINE｜アルク
国際交流シェアハウス入居｜ボーダレスハウス
連載「シングリッシュでも"OK lah!"」開始｜ENGLISH JOURNAL ONLINE｜アルク
AUG
17Live公式ライバー就任｜亞弓姐姐 ayumi jiejie｜17Live
フォーラム飲み会？！参加者の皆さんとお酒を飲みながら日本酒と英語について語り合おう！｜日本通訳翻訳フォーラム2020｜日本会議通訳者協会
JULY
シンガポールテストマーケティング募集開始｜SAKE TO GO｜株式会社キュアテックス
JUNE
YouTubeチャンネル始動｜ayumi sensei - sake otaku｜YouTube
MAY
temite公認アンバサダー就任 & sake. 開設 | temite | Creation City Lab株式会社
APR
International Kikisake-shi Exam | SG | Wine Times (SSI Partner School) *Postponed
連載「日本酒オタクのおもてなし英語」開始 | ENGLISH JOURNAL ONLINE | アルク
MAR
Sake Workshop@Sakura Matsuri:Japan Station | Gardens By The Bay | SOZO *Cancelled
Anime Garden | Gardens By The Bay | SOZO *Cancelled
FEB
Sake Tasting Session | Enoteca@Takashimaya, SG | Takashimaya Singapore *Postponed
中小企業海外ビジネス人材育成塾 | SAKE TO GO @ Eccellente | JETRO, Vivid Creations
Omakase Dinner | Kazumi @ Bangi Resort Hotel | Bangi Resort Hotel
淑徳大学海外研修 | Orchard Area, SG | JTB
Sake Tasting Session | Enoteca@Takashimaya, SG | Takashimaya Singapore *Postponed
JAN
SAKE TO GO Delivery to Island-Wide | E-commerce | IPPIN PTE LTD
2019
NOV
Japan Gourmet Fair | Isetan The Japan Store, MY | Isetan Malaysia
C3AFA SINGAPORE | Suntec City Convention Centre, SG | SOZO
OCT
JAPAN FOOD MATSURI | Takashimaya Square, SG | Takashimaya Singapore
SAKE TO GO @ Eccellente Pre-Open | Capitol Piazza, SG | Hao Mart
SEP
Life is Brewtiful | Great World City, SG | Great World City
AUG
Sake Workhop | Tanjong Pagar Centre | Japan Rail Cafe
JUNE
Sake Lecture | Bangi Resort Hotel | IPPIN
MAY
SAKE TO GO | Deliveroo | IPPIN
Food Fiesta | Takashimaya Square | Takashimaya Singapore
Sake Navigator Course | Shinjuku | IPPIN
APR
Ishikawa Pairing Dinner | WAKANUI | WAKANUI
MAR
Ishikawa Sake Dinner | Tanglin Club | Ishikawa Prefectural Government SG Office
The Sakura Lounge | Tanjong Pagar Centre | Japan Rail Cafe
Anime Garden | Gardens By The Bay | Sozo
FEB
Takashimaya Prosperity Bag | Takshimaya Singapore B2 | Takashimaya singapore
2018
DEC
Sake Navigator Course for Thai Airways International | Kanazawa, JPN
NOV
Donburi Revolution | Marina Square, SG | WAON Pte. Ltd.
SEP
Japan Food Matsuri | Takashimaya Square, SG | Takashimaya Singapore
Sake Seminar | Takashimaya Square, SG | Takashimaya Singapore
Flower Arrangement Performance (Translator) by Mr. Dan Takeda | Takashimaya Square, SG
| Takashimaya Singapore
AUG
JPSG | Suntec City Convention Centre, SG | Amuse Singapore
JUL
Ramen Revolution | Resort World Sentosa, SG | WAON Pte. Ltd.
Sake Navigator Course for Thai Airways International | Cure Club, JPN
MAY
Harmony in Perspective | Paragon, SG | Paragon
Food & Hotel Asia | Singapore Expo, SG | Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd
Sake Pairing Dinner | Swiss Club, SG | Swiss Club
FEB
Chinese New Year Fair | Takashimaya Singapore B2, SG | Takashimaya Singapore
KANTO-METI Private Tasting Event | Temasek Polytechnic, SG | Kanto-Meti
JAN
Secret Hanami Party | Dhoby Ghaut, SG | Japan National Tourism Organization
2017
DEC
Kesennuma Seminar | Temasek Polytechnic, SG | Temasek Polytechnic
Christmas Market | Chijmes, SG | Chijmes
NOV
JTB's Japanese Foods "Premium" Trade Fair | Marina Bay Sands Expo, SG | JTB Singapore
World Food India | Vigyan Bhawan, INDIA | World Food India
OCT
Food Japan | Suntec City Convention Centre, SG | OJ Events
SEP
METRO MEETS JAPAN | METRO CentrePoint, SG | METRO (Private) Ltd.
Singapore Coffee Festival 2017 | Marina Bay Cruise Centre, SG | THE STRAITS TIMES
MAR
Kesennuma Business Matching Event | IPPIN CAFE BAR/Table At 7, SG | IPPIN PTE. LTD.
JAN
The Pinnacle of Japanese Cuisine "Kaga Cuisine" Sake Pairing Dinner | Tanglin Club, SG
| Ishikawa Prefectural Government SG Office
2016
NOV
INOUE Watch Winder Exhibition and Workshop | Japan Creative Centre, SG | INOUE
OCT
Food Japan | Suntec City Convention Centre, SG | OJ Events
CHUBU-METI Event | IPPIN CAFE BAR, SG | Chubu-METI
SEP
SJ50 Creative-Japan, Performin in Singapore | METRO CentrePoint, SG | Kanto-METI
METRO MEETS JAPAN | METRO CentrePoint, SG | METRO (Private) Ltd.
Sake Seminar | WorkCentral, SG | Wasabi Creations
JUL
Rikuzentakata City PR Event | IPPIN CAFE BAR, SG | IPPIN PTE. LTD.
JUN
Creative-Japan GOURMET & CRAFTS | ION Orchard, SG | Kanto-METI
APR
Food & Hotel Asia | Singapore Expo, SG | Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd
JAN
Ishikawa Dinner | Tanglin Club, SG | Ishikawa Prefectural Government SG Office
EDUCATION & LICENCE
日本酒サービス研究会・酒匠研究会連合会 SAKE SERVICE INSTITUTE
日本酒学講師 Official Lecturer of Japanese Alcohol Beverages | No. 382
日本酒サービス研究会・酒匠研究会連合会 SAKE SERVICE INSTITUTE
国際唎酒師・英語 International Kikisake-shi | No. 114102
共立女子大学 KYORITSU WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY
文芸学部 Faculty of Arts & Letters | 劇芸術コース Dramatic Arts Course