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Learn to craft authentic homemade ramen and gyoza in a cozy, welcoming environment that captures the essence of Japanese culture. This hands-on class is designed for culinary enthusiasts eager to uncover the secrets behind these beloved dishes. Using simple ingredients, you’ll master techniques that make it easy to recreate these flavors at home. Many participants leave with a newfound confidence and a passion for sharing delicious Japanese meals with their loved ones.
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You can learn Japanese family recipes such as dashimaki tamago (rolled egg) and saikyo yaki in our class with our English speaking cooking instructor!
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The authentic Japanese tea ceremony experience at the traditional tea room in the heart of Tokyo! Tea practitioner Ms. Haruki- from Oita, Japan has been practicing the tea ceremony since her high school days. She has learned the international tea ceremony in Tokyo and has presented the tea-making procedure in The US and in New Zealand. As National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter herself, she is actively working on the presentation of Japanese culture especially through tea ceremony.
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— A Homestyle Cultural Workshop in Historic Yanaka — Create delicate wagashi (Japanese sweets), learn to brew artisan teas, and feel the warm heart of Tokyo’s Yanaka neighborhood. You will make Wagashi for 45 mins(one wagashi, two for 60 minutes), set the table, and enjoy them with tea tasting, home-style! It is considered a high-class Japanese sweet called Jo-Nama-Gashi(Jo means Upper or high class, and Name means freshly made) and served at tea ceremonies and ceremonial occasions. Nerikiri is most well-known for its beautiful presentation, which might include scenery, flowers, and lucky motifs with a delicate taste. We teach you the basics, and try making your Nerikiri with your imagination! We will serve three essential and popular everyday teas(Sencha, Genmaicha, and Hojicha) for you based on how we serve them at home! Knowing how we enjoy teas at home is a casual but insightful experience. We will show you how to serve the tea, the difference, and the suitable TPO for each tea.
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Ueno Local Market Experience. You can enjoy riding boats in the pond. Ueno includes one of the biggest markets with various bards and fresh food shops, to make one fine shopping district in Tokyo; it also includes one of the famous temples in Tokyo. Our tour starts from within the wide station of Ueno, going out of the station you will witness the beautiful nature of Ueno Park on one side, and the other side you will be dazzled with the high buildings advertising the different shops and entertaining centre. One of our friendly tour guides will be leading your way to starting this magnificent adventure in, out and about the Historical streets of Ueno while sharing a great story and adventure happened around this ancient place. Join the adventure!
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Enjoy a private market tour and authentic cooking class in a cooking studio with hosts Masahito and Junko who are experts in the field of Edomae sushi (using fish from the Tokyo Bay) and washoku (traditional Japanese food). This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a cooking studio where Masahito and Junko will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Japanese dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your hosts cooking studio. • Sushi-making and traditional Japanese cooking lesson in a cooking studio (alternative menu options available if preferred) • Introduction to Japan's culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience Japanese hospitality in a residential Asakusa neighborhood • Vegetarian and gluten free options available
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You'll learn authentic techniques to make traditional sweets from a certified instructor. This activity is vegan and gluten free. You will also learn the etiquette to enjoy the tea ceremony.
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Who doesn't love gyoza? These little parcels of flavor explosions are one of Japan's most popular dishes. Join a cooking class to learn how to make gyoza using traditional ingredients and authentic recipes. You'll not only learn how to make gyoza, but you'll also connect with a local chef and other food-loving travelers in Japan.
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Welcome to a relaxing Japanese tea experience in the heart of Shibuya, led by a friendly and knowledgeable local instructor. In this welcoming workshop, you will be introduced to one of Japan’s most iconic cultural traditions in an easy and enjoyable way. Along with preparing your own matcha, you will also brew and taste three other popular Japanese teas while learning the basic etiquette, techniques, and cultural meaning behind each one. Traditional wagashi sweets are also included, making the experience even more authentic and memorable. Perfect for beginners, this hands-on experience is a calm and enjoyable way to discover Japanese culture and explore new flavors you will not forget. ・Prepare your own matcha and brew three other traditional Japanese teas ・Enjoy wagashi sweets as part of the experience ・Learn tea etiquette and techniques through hands-on practice ・Experience Japanese culture with a friendly and knowledgeable instructor
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Experience the essence of Japan in a serene traditional house with a charming garden! Watch a professional Ikebana artist in action, then create your own beautiful flower arrangement. Next, learn the art of preparing matcha tea and enjoy it with delightful Japanese sweets. Relax, sip your handmade matcha, and admire your Ikebana masterpiece. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture like never before!
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Sengoku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, is a great place to visit famous Japanese gardens, the Togenuki Jizo (guardian deity of children), which is beneficial for healing illness and good health, and to enjoy shopping in the bustling shopping district! The lessons are popular Japanese home-style dishes that are gentle to the body and soul, using basic seasonings and traditional Japanese fermented seasonings (miso and malt).
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Observe an authentic sumo morning training session in Tokyo. Learn about: • the history of sumo • the mindset of a sumo wrestler • traditional techniques • daily training routines After the training session, you will have the opportunity to: • meet the wrestlers • take photos with them • try basic sumo techniques (*) Guests who select the Chanko Lunch option will also enjoy a traditional Chanko Nabe prepared by the wrestlers' apprentices. [Japanese snack Gift] All tour plans include a special souvenir gift of traditional Japanese sweets. Enjoy unique Japanese flavors that are hard to find overseas. [Sumo Goods ] ・Sumo tenugui (hand towel) ・Sumo keychain ・Sumo fan ・Sumo t-shirt [Social Media Post Bonus] On the day of the tour ・Follow us on Instagram ・Tag us in your Instagram post ・Write a review We'll give you a sumo wrestler's handprint and autographed illustration card.
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1. The "Supermarket Safari" We walk through a quiet residential neighborhood far from the tourist crowds. The magic starts! We explore a local grocery store together, and shop with the wisdom of a local household. 2. Hands-on Culinary Masterclass In our home kitchen, you will learn to cook the city’s favorite "Comfort Foods" from scratch. These are the soul-warming meals we actually eat at home, not restaurant recipes. Example Menu: (Note: Menu may vary. If you have a specific dish you wish to learn, please let us know in advance!) -Artisan Onigiri -Classic Ginger Karaage -Hand-Folded Gyoza -Dashi-Rolled Omelet with Umami broth 3. All-Weather Cultural Bonus We adapt to the season and the sky! Sunny Days: We may head to a local park for an authentic "Bento-style Picnic." Rainy or Cold Days: We host a cozy indoor party. Depending on your host’s expertise, you may enjoy an example of Japanese culture such as Origami, trying on a Yukata (Kimono), Calligraphy, or a Matcha tea moment.
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Join a hands-on Japanese sweets and tea experience in Tokyo! In this fun workshop, you will make cute Japanese mochi (rice cakes) and learn how to create beautiful matcha latte art or hojicha drinks. Unlike traditional tea ceremonies, this class focuses on playful and stylish creations that are perfect for photos and easy to recreate at home. Guided by a certified Japanese tea expert, you’ll explore seasonal flavors and artistic designs while enjoying matcha, hojicha, and kawaii mochi. The sweets menu is designed so everyone—even those who don’t eat red bean paste—can fully enjoy. You’ll leave with not only delicious treats, but also recipes and inspiration to bring Japanese culture into your own kitchen.
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Do you like drinking? If you so, must try Japanese SAKE! It’s become popular in Asia, US, and Europe nowadays. However, SAKE has a lots of variety like wine or beer. In Japan, we have around 1,500 SAKE brewery and It is said that the number of brands will be over 20,000 types. If you’re not so familiar with SAKE, it will be difficult to find which one suits you. I've been working for a food magazine long time, so I have much information about food and drink. It's mean I can offer you much variety of that and advise you which SAKE suits your taste, what food suits for each type of it. Finally, you'll find your own special combination! Let’s enjoy my lesson at Izakaya pub with local vibrant atmosphere!
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Learn how to make authentic Japanese food with this washoku cooking class in Tokyo. Experience the art of traditional cuisine, known for its fresh, seasonal ingredients and elegant presentation. Japan’s four seasons bring a wide variety of ingredients that shape everyday washoku cooking. In this hands-on class, you’ll prepare an Ichiju Sansai meal—soup, rice, one main dish, and two side dishes—while learning about Japanese culture, culinary customs, ingredients, etiquette, and the spirit of omotenashi. You’ll cook a complete seasonal Japanese meal featuring soup, steamed rice, a main dish, and two side dishes. Seasonal Menu Examples (Menu varies by season and ingredient availability.) Spring: Takenoko Gohan & seasonal vegetables Summer: Goya Chanpuru & seasonal vegetables Autumn: Kuri Gohan & seasonal vegetables Winter: Tonjiru & seasonal vegetables
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The best part of this activity is an opportunity for visitors to not only taste traditional Japanese food but also learn how to cook Okonomiyaki themselves to give a unique and memorable experience on their trip to Japan. In addition, travelers can get some beautiful pictures taken by professional Photographer at famous TORII GATES while Enjoying walking in the Shrine and Experiencing Japanese culture after about a one-hour walking tour.
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Step away from the neon lights of Shibuya and into a serene culinary oasis where you’ll master the most versatile form of sushi: Temaki. While Nigiri requires years of apprenticeship, Temaki (handrolled sushi) is the heart of Japanese celebrations and home gatherings—and we are going to show you exactly why. Your journey begins with an introduction to the essential components. You’ll learn how to handle Nori (dried seaweed) to keep it snap-crisp and how to spread the rice without crushing the grains. Your expert instructors will guide you through the "Golden Ratio" of fillings, ensuring every bite is a perfect harmony of vinegared rice and ocean-fresh seafood. The best part? The feast at the end. Sit down with your handmade creations, paired with hot miso soup and green tea, and enjoy the satisfaction of a meal you built from scratch. You’ll leave not just with a full stomach, but with the skills to host your own sushi party back home.
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• Make desserts like a pro • Experience a real Japanese tea ceremony • Learn to make matcha green tea • Take home a special textbook in English as a souvenir
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Learn authentic Edo-style sushi directly from an active professional chef in Tsukiji, the historic center of Japan’s seafood culture. Discover why Tsukiji played a crucial role in the development of modern sushi, hear insider stories about the market and ingredients, and make beautiful Nigiri, Maki, and Gunkan using high-quality fish. This hands-on workshop offers a rare chance to learn real sushi skills in the neighborhood where Tokyo’s sushi tradition was born.
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Taste wagyu prepared in a variety of ways to maximize the natural flavor, along with delicious appetizers and dessert. Enjoy traditional & authentic styles of preparation. Experience how sake compliments wagyu with each dish. Try Japanese craft sake served in several different ways, including original cocktails specifically made to be paired with wagyu. Learn about the history and regional differences of wagyu and sake in Japan, and how best to enjoy it. Discover what makes wagyu Japan’s most exquisite delicacy.
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Michiko is a professional cooking teacher and has been conducting cooking lessons for Japanese locals for 5 years. She is now excited to share Japanese home cooking with travelers and teach you to make handmade udon noodles from scratch. If learning about Japanese ingredients, cuisine, culture and culinary traditions is something that interests you, then this is the perfect class for you. Her cooking class is perfect for adults as well as children. Michiko learned to cook traditional Japanese dishes from her mother and is so thrilled to pass on her passion and share a Japanese home-cooked meal with people from around the world! 2.5 hour immersive Japanese cooking class in Tokyo Handmade udon making class in Tokyo close to Ikegami train station Learn to cook hand rolled sushi or bento lunch box or homemade udon noodles Fun Tokyo cooking classes for children
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Engage in a transformative journey through the core principles of Zen and meditation in this unique experience. Begin with an enlightening lecture on zazen, where you will learn the history and techniques to align body, breath, and mind. Participate in guided demonstrations that cover posture and breathing, followed by a short zazen session to practice with fellow meditators. Delve into a longer meditation period, where you can choose to receive gentle taps to enhance focus. Afterward, discuss insights with the head priest about the Three Poisons and practical meditation techniques. Conclude with a serene matcha tea ceremony, enjoying seasonal sweets while deepening your appreciation for this calming tradition.
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.Explore the quaint, quiet market area, Yanaka, with this guided food tour of the area. You’ll have a full lunch included, with tastings from six or more vendors included. There are loads of family-run shops and restaurants in this area that you and your guide will visit. Meet at the south gate of JR Nippori Station and then get on your way.
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