Julian has obtained the Certified Sake Professional Level I and II qualifications as well as the Japanese Kikizake-Sake Sommelier certification. Julian has been involved in sake import in Australia as well as knowledge training, tasting events and guided food and sake tours in and around Osaka, and translation services for sake breweries and restaurants. As of 2018 Julian has held the position of contest judge and ambassador for the Concours Mondial De Bruxelles Sake.