To enter:
1. Follow @akashitaisake on Instagram
2. Tag your plus one in the comments on the pinned competition post who you’d take with you.
The competition closes at 23:59 on Sunday, 4th May 2025 and the winners will be contacted directly from the Akashi-Tai account.
Over 18s only, UK residents only. Full T&Cs linked in bio.
Short Terms & Conditions
UK residents only, 18+. Ends 23:59 GMT on 04.05.25. No purchase necessary. Entrants must follow @akashitaisake and tag a minimum of 1 friend in the comments of the associated post. Prizes: x1 of a 7nt trip to Japan for 2. Max 1 entry per person. Visit link in bio for full T&Cs & Prize details. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, META Group. PROMOTER: Akashi Sake Brewery Co. Ltd.
Introduction:
These Terms and Conditions prevail in the event of any conflict or inconsistency with any other communications, including advertising or promotional materials. Entry and claim instructions are deemed to form part of the Terms and Conditions and by participating, all entrants will be deemed to have accepted and be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Please retain a copy for your information.
About us:
Promoter: Akashi Sake Brewery Co. Ltd, C/o Mossburn Distillers Limited, Mossburn House, Camptown, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, TD8 6PJ.
For the avoidance of any doubt, the promotion and the prize draw are run by the Promoter only and not in any way endorsed, sponsored or administered by, or associated with, any other brand, company or organisation.
1. Who can enter?
This prize draw is open to all residents of United Kingdom
aged 18 or over. Employees of the Promoter, their immediate families, employees or immediate family members of any third-party companies associated with the promotion, prize providers or agencies assisting with the promotion operation may not enter any promotion including employees of Akashi Sake Brewery Co. Ltd. Proof of age will be required.
2. What do I need to enter?
You will need access to the internet. A profile on Instagram. No purchase required.
3. When does the promotion start and finish?
The promotion will run from 00:00am on 28.03.2025 and will close at 11:59pm GMT on 04.05.2025.
The promotion will be available on Akashi Sake Brewery’s social media posts featured on Instagram.
4. How do I enter:
- Follow @akashitaisake on Instagram
- Tag your plus one in the comments on the pinned competition post who you’d take with you.
5. The Promotor is not liable for:
Any entries lost or delayed due to faulty, failed, or erroneous electronic data transmissions, including but not limited to communication line failure, regardless of cause, involving equipment, systems, networks, satellites, servers, computers, or providers used in any aspect of this Promotion causing delays or disruption, as well as entries lost, delayed, corrupted, damaged, misdirected, or incomplete, or unable to be delivered for any technical, delivery, or other reason, will not be considered. Proof of submission will not suffice as proof of receipt. Inaccessibility or unavailability of the internet will also not be considered as grounds for exception.
Entrants are responsible for accurately entering their details. Incomplete, illegible, misdirected, or late entries will not be accepted. Proof of sending will not suffice as proof of entry. The Promoter bears no responsibility for entries delayed, incomplete, or lost due to technical reasons or otherwise.
6. Prizes:
During the promotional period there is one prize available to be won.
The prize is for two adults aged 18 years or over and includes the following.
1. Return Economy flights from London to Tokyo
2. Return transfers from the airport to hotel in Japan
3. 7 nights 3* hotel accommodation sharing a twin or double room. Winners can select their chosen cities from Tokyo, Kyoto & Kobe
4. Daily breakfast
5. Transfers on the Bullet Train between the above cities.
6. Visit to Akashi Sake Brewery
· The holiday is valid for travel for one year from 01/09/25 excluding travel over during April / May, July / August and the Christmas period (15/12 – 05/01). All travel must be completed by 01/09/2026.
· All holiday locations and dates are subject to availability. Travel will be subject to flight and hotel availability at the date of booking the trip. The winner should notify the Promoter at least six weeks in advance of his/her preferred dates for taking the trip.
· All travel must be completed within the time-frame stated within the competition. Extensions to the validity of the prize will not be allowed unless first authorised by the promotional agent.
· The Promoter will accept no responsibility for hotels / tours / transport companies etc. being withdrawn or amended. In the event of this, the promoter will endeavour to offer a suitable alternative.
· All travel arrangements offered are at the discretion of the promoter. Any requests relating to airport, airlines or hotels cannot be guaranteed.
· Any amendments made by the prize winner after the booking is confirmed may be subject to administration charges levied by the specific supplier.
· Passports and Visas are the responsibility and cost of the prize winner. The Promoter cannot be held responsible if the prize winner or any of the travelling party fail to obtain the required travel documentation.
· There is no cash alternative or refund for unused portions of the prize.
· Travel insurance is not included in the prize and is the responsibility of the winner to arrange; proof of valid travel insurance will be required prior to departure.
· The winner and their guest are responsible for complying with all health, safety, and travel requirements applicable at the time of travel, which may include vaccinations, testing, quarantine, or other protocols mandated by relevant authorities or travel providers. Any associated costs for this are the responsibility of the prize winner and their party (where applicable).
· The winner and their guest agree to adhere to all local laws and guidelines during their stay.
· For the avoidance of doubt, the prize does not include travel to and from home to the airport, gratuities, meals or other travel expenses unless otherwise stated, or any other costs of a personal nature not stated for winner and guest.
· The organizer is not responsible for any losses, injuries, or damages arising from the acceptance or use of the prize.
· Bookings must be made through Flight Centre (ATOL No. 4267)
7. No cash or other alternative prize will be provided in whole or in part, except that in the event of circumstances outside of its control the promoter reserves the right to substitute a similar prize of equal or greater value. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for any cash alternatives in whole or in part.
How are winners selected?
8. All eligible entries will be entered into the prize draw. The winner will be selected via a randomised computer process within ten working days of the close date (04.05.25).
How are winners notified?
9. Winners will be notified by direct message via the Instagram account used to enter, within three working days of being selected, an email address will be requested at this time.
If for any reason winners are contacted via social channels, they will ONLY be contacted by the @akashitaisake official account and we will NOT ask for bank details under any circumstances.
The Promoter will make reasonable efforts to contact winners. However, if a winner has not responded to notification within 7 working days of the first attempt, or if a selected winner is ineligible, in breach of these rules, or unable to take up the prize for any other reason, an alternative winner will be drawn using the same methodology as above. The process will repeat until an eligible winner is able to claim the prize. Entrants are encouraged to monitor their connections during this time in case they are a winner. The
Promoter cannot be held responsible for winners failing to supply accurate information which affects prize acceptance or delivery.
How are prizes fulfilled / despatched?
10. The winner will be contacted by the Promoter within 28 days of accepting the prize to make their travel arrangements.
Publicity:
11. The winner may be requested to take part in media activity relating to the competition (if requested). The promoter may request to use the winner’s name and image in connection with such publicity unless the winner notifies the Promoter that it does not want its name and/or image to be used in this way.
Winners List:
12. If required by a regulatory authority, and/or if we consider it lawful, necessary, or appropriate to do so, we may elect to make available a list of winner’s surnames and/or county to regulators who request such details within 3 months of the closing date of this Promotion. Entrants can object to disclosure, or request that disclosure be limited in scope by contacting sineadgilbert@mbev.com. We may nevertheless disclose the information to the Advertising Standards Authority if required to do so. You may request a copy of the winner’s list by emailing sineadgilbert@mbev.com.
Proof of ID and verification:
13. The Promoter will need to verify entries including but not limited to asking for proof of address, age and identity details (which must be provided within 7 working days) and to refuse to award a prize or withdraw prize entitlement and/or refuse further participation in the promotion and disqualify the participant where there are reasonable grounds to believe there has been a breach of these Terms and Conditions, the spirit of the promotion, or any instructions forming part of this promotions entry requirements or otherwise where a participant has gained unfair advantage in participating in the promotion or won using fraudulent means.
Legal and liability:
14. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by META Group or its associated companies.
15. If for any reason any aspect of this promotion is not capable of running as planned, including by reason of infection by computer virus, network failure, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other cause beyond the control of the Promoter which corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of this promotion, the Promoter may in its sole discretion modify or suspend the promotion or invalidate any affected entries. If an act, omission, event or circumstance occurs which is beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter and which prevents the Promoter from complying with these Terms and Conditions the Promoter will not be liable for any failure to perform or delay in performing its obligation but will always endeavour to minimise the effect to participants in order to avoid undue disappointment.
16. The Promoter and its associated agencies and companies will not be liable for any loss (including, without limitation, indirect, special or consequential loss or loss of profits), expense or damage which is suffered or sustained (whether or not arising from any person’s negligence) in connection with this promotion or accepting or using the prize/gift, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law (including personal injury, death and fraud) in which case that liability is limited to the minimum allowable by law.
If any of these clauses should be determined to be illegal, invalid, or otherwise unenforceable then it shall be severed and deleted from these terms and conditions and the remaining clauses shall survive and remain in full force and effect.
17. The Promoter has no control over internet and communication networks and is not liable for any problems associated with them due to traffic congestion, technical malfunction or otherwise. The Promoter will not be held liable to any individual for any fraud committed by any third party nor for any event beyond its control including, but not limited to, user error and any network, computer, hardware, or software failures of any kind which may restrict, delay or prevent a participant’s entry to the Promotion.
18. The Promoter’s decision is final regarding all promotional matters and no correspondence will be entered into.
19. These terms and conditions and any related disputes are subject to interpretation under the laws of England, Wales and IoM, and to the jurisdiction of the courts of England, Wales and IoM unless your residential address is in Scotland, when Scottish law applies.
Data protection:
20.The Promoter will only use the personal details supplied for the administration of the promotion and for no other purpose, unless we have your consent. The entrant’s personal details will at all times be kept confidential and in accordance with current Data Protection legislation. Click
https://akashisakebrewery.com/privacy-policy/ for the Promoter’s Privacy Policy. You can request access to the entrant’s personal data, or have any inaccuracies rectified, by sending an email to sineadgilbert@mbev.com. By participating in the Promotion, you agree to the use of your personal data as described here.
