Local Market Tour and Home Cooking with Grandma

Walk through the neighborhood and stop at a local market to select seasonal ingredients before entering a cozy Aomori home. Seasonal flowers arranged for your visit welcome you at the entrance, setting the tone for a heartfelt experience. In this 3-hour hands-on class, cook alongside local grandmothers. They’ll share family recipes, stories, and wisdom passed down through generations. A short introduction to Aomori’s geography and climate reveals how nature shapes its food culture, from snowy winters to lush summers. Prepare dishes such as keno-shiru (vegetable miso soup), onigiri rice balls, and seasonal sides. Learn Japanese techniques for washing, cutting, and seasoning ingredients that you can recreate at home. The meal is served on traditional tableware crafted by local artisans, adding Aomori’s craftsmanship and beauty to the experience. Finally, gather around one table to enjoy an inclusive, plant-based meal suitable for vegan and vegetarian guests. More than a cooking class, this is a cultural exchange where you’ll cook, eat, and connect with the heart of Aomori’s community.