Cooking class in Japan Page 6

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

[Enjoy the local flavor] "Anbo" is a steamed dumpling made by wrapping radish greens and sweet bean paste in a skin made from rice flour. It is a local dish in the Chuetsu region of Niigata Prefecture and northern Nagano Prefecture, and is eaten as a staple food or snack. It is said that it was originally made by processing broken rice in the past, and is also part of Japan's MOTTAINAI culture. Nowadays, delicious "anbo" is made using "Koshihikari rice from Uonuma." You will learn from local mothers and make it together, so even beginners can feel at ease. If you have difficulty speaking Japanese, our staff will assist you with Google Translate.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 15:00

This is a special program offered twice a month by Japanese restaurant Yuzuri, a popular restaurant in Abashiri. You will watch as the owner, Saito, who was the head chef at a hotel in Abashiri city, the city of food, prepares dishes using seafood from Abashiri, and receive instruction in the art of Japanese cuisine. Enjoy his superb knife skills and exquisite cooking. After learning about the differences and tips for preparing seasonal fish, as well as how to use professional seasonings, you will experience making salmon roe pickled in soy sauce (or oysters pickled in oil depending on the season). You will also enjoy Yuzuri's proud Japanese cuisine. It is a fulfilling program. ~Experience schedule~14:50 Meet at location 15:00-15:30 Orientation ① A chef's knowledge of actual cooking 1. Learn how to fillet fish 2. Learn how to use salt 3. Learn how to use seasonings 15:30-16:00 ② Cooking experience (Making salmon roe pickled in soy sauce or making oysters pickled in oil) 16:00-18:00 Interval (free time) 18:00-20:00 ③ Enjoy the owner's proud seafood dishes!

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• Age 5～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

Embark on a journey through the fascinating world of Japanese fermentation! Learn the art of making white miso from scratch, and discover why this delicate and flavorful paste has been a staple in Japanese cuisine for centuries. You'll also cook potage soup with white miso and enjoy a delicious miso-based lunch and gain a deeper appreciation for the rich culinary traditions of Japan.

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• Age 4～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

"Sushi" is now popular all over the world! At the Osaka Sushi Crafts Experience Center, you can experience authentic sushi making. You can feel the Japanese food culture first-hand♪ We will carefully teach you how to make authentic nigiri, from the size of rice to how to make it. 8 pieces of nigiri (tuna, salmon, shrimp, egg, octopus, etc.) + mini udon hotpot *contents subject to change depending on the season. After the experience, we will give you a diploma. * Explanations will be given in Japanese during the experience.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00

[Akita Winter Fun Discount] 50% off campaign in progress! (Until 2025.2.28) Please be sure to enter the coupon code "6AKC" when purchasing. Please note that the campaign may end without notice depending on the budget consumption status. The displayed price is the price before discount. By applying the coupon at the time of purchase, you can purchase at the discounted price (50% off the total amount used * Discount amount is up to 6,000 yen per person per time). [Local time to experience nature, food, and people in Shirakami] Shirakami-Sanchi straddles Akita and Aomori prefectures, and the center was Japan's first registered World Natural Heritage Site. Fujisato Town is the base on the Akita side. Why not visit Fujisato to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend some local time interacting with nature, food, and people in Shirakami? ★Onigiri Workshop This is an experience where you can chat with Ako, the owner of the guesthouse Damakkoya, who is an expert in making onigiri and picking wild plants and mushrooms, using delicious Akita rice and local ingredients. ★Onigiri Lunch After the workshop, enjoy lunch in a rice ball bento wrapped in bamboo bark. Side dishes and soup made with local ingredients are also included. Opening hours: 10:00-13:00 each day

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• Age 6～Age 85
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

★Local time to experience nature, food, and people in Shirakami The Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains straddle Akita and Aomori prefectures, and the center was Japan's first registered World Natural Heritage Site. Fujisato Town is the base on the Akita side. Why not visit Fujisato to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and spend some local time interacting with nature, food, and people in Shirakami? With this plan, you can easily experience the lives of local people who have lived closely with nature in the Shirakami-Sanchi Mountains since the Jomon period. You can rest assured that the area is close to the village and will be guided by someone who was born and raised in the area. First, you will visit a waterfall that is loved by locals. It is easy to get to, but it is full of a hidden feeling and is worth seeing. Next, you will experience picking wild vegetables. You will pick the most popular wild vegetable in the area, "mizu," while listening to a lecture from a wild vegetable picking expert. When you return to Mori no Eki, you will learn how to peel the wild vegetables you picked and cook them in the local way. Finally, you will have "gakko chakko" around a bonfire. In Akita, this is the term used to describe chatting with close friends over snacks such as gakko (pickles) and tea. Enjoy cooking your own wild plants and tea made with spring water from the Shirakami Mountains around a campfire. Ask about life in this area. [Schedule] 9:00 Shirakami-Sanchi Mori no Eki (Meeting) 9:00-10:30 Choshi Falls & Wild Plant Picking 10:30-11:30 Wild Plant Cooking Experience 11:30-12:30 Gakko Chakko 12:30 (Disband) *You can also choose to start at 13:00 [Accommodation Information] Search for "Staying in Fujisato" *Accommodations within walking distance are "Hotel Yutoria Fujisato", "Minshuku Damakkoya", "Kaizen Center (Room only/from 2 people)", and "Yumoto Nagomi no Yu (Room only)".

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• In Door Activity
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• Age 4～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

"Sushi" is now popular all over the world! At the Osaka Sushi Crafts Experience Center, you can experience authentic sushi making. You can feel the Japanese food culture first-hand♪ We will carefully teach you how to make authentic nigiri, from the size of rice to how to make it. 8 pieces of nigiri (tuna, salmon, shrimp, egg, octopus, etc.) + mini udon hotpot *contents subject to change depending on the season. After the experience, we will give you a diploma. * Explanations will be given in Japanese during the experience.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 15:00

In Nihonbashi, Tokyo, we provide a service for foreign tourists visiting Japan, where they can cook and eat Japanese home-cooked meals together and experience Japanese culture. Why not cook with our friendly staff and get a taste of Japanese home cooking that you can't get at a restaurant? After your meal, we also offer Japanese matcha tea and tea sweets. You can learn about the origins of Japanese cuisine, and you can take home the recipes you cooked that day. After eating, please try your hand at wearing a yukata.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 10:30

A special tour where you can enjoy the biennial "Reborn-Art Festival" even outside the festival period! Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture is an area that was strongly affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. In this region, in the wake of the earthquake, the Reborn-Art Festival, a comprehensive festival of contemporary art, food, and music, was born. This festival brings together creators from all over the world to create art, pop-up restaurants, live music, and more. Artists convey Ishinomaki's rich nature and traditions, and the wisdom of its people, including the beautiful nature and scenery of Sanriku Fukko National Park, the rich food culture that grows off the coast of Mt. Kinka, one of the world's three largest fishing grounds, and the remains of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Through the cooperation of , we have created high-level experiential content from creative angles and new perspectives. ～Experience schedule～ [10:30] Gather and travel by jumbo taxi [11:50] Fishing experience (Momonoura Port) [12:50] Cooking experience (Momonoura Village) [14:00] Special lunch (Momonoura Village) [15:00] Rest/walk around the area [16:00] Travel by jumbo taxi [17:30] Disband

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• Age 8～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 19:00

A famous sushi chef who used to run a famous sushi restaurant in Osaka has returned to his hometown of Kobe. American Major League Baseball player Yoshida was one of the customers. We will carefully teach you how to make delicious nigiri sushi in a short time. An English guide can be added upon consultation. Very popular with foreign customers.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 11:00

Full-time instructors, including instructors who have experience appearing in media such as television, will give lessons. Vegetarians, Muslims and other people with dietary restrictions can also be accommodated. A dedicated interpreter guide will accompany you so that you don't miss a detailed explanation about the soup stock and dishes. The studio where the lesson will be held depends on the number of students, so we will inform you of the meeting place after the reservation is confirmed. ~ Lesson menu ~ We will make udon from udon + tempura noodles. You will also learn how to make dashi. Feel the essence of Japanese dashi on a customized and immersive tour! Master how to make dashi and make your own udon from scratch. Learn how to make delicious tempura. After the experience, explore the shop to purchase high-quality dashi ingredients and necessary cooking utensils to recreate the taste of Japan in the comfort of your own kitchen. Unleash your culinary creativity and immerse yourself in the rich world of Japanese cuisine with this all-inclusive Dashi-themed experience.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family

• Age 12～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 15:00

The popular Japanese food "Sushi and Tamagoyaki Experience Tour" is a highly difficult tamagoyaki experience. Since the toppings of nigiri sushi are toppings that are included in top nigiri, it is a great value tour where you can experience making toppings at a Japanese restaurant (with tatami flooring) and eat top nigiri as well.

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 14:00

Skilled craftsmen who actually worked at the factory will be the instructors, and each person will make the bran floor. You can take your own Nukazuke with you. In addition, you will experience making bran pickles by pickling vegetables on the aged bran floor of our shop. (You can take it home.) Even children can easily do it because they do not use kitchen knives or fire. In addition, there is nothing special to prepare, so you can participate empty-handed. After the Nukazuke experience, we will prepare a tasting of seasonal Kyoto pickles, including the famous "Nishijin pickles" at the main store.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours

[Akitsuno Garten] Jam is made using locally harvested seasonal citrus fruits in a classroom inside a wooden school building of a former elementary school. Chop tangerine peels and fruits and squeeze in a pot. For small children, the staff will carve it for you. Write an illustration or message on the lid of the jam jar and use it as a gift!

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

[Akitsuno Garten] In the classroom inside the wooden school building of a former elementary school, squeeze the whole seasonal citrus fruits harvested locally with a manual juicer and gokuri on the spot! Even small children can experience it safely.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

This is a fresh fruit Daifuku making experience by a cook who has experience teaching not only Japanese but also Indonesians, Japanese Brazilians, Vietnamese, and Taiwanese. Matcha is also served after the sweets are made. Basically, we will explain in easy Japanese (we may use tools such as translation apps as a supplement) and we will also give you recipes, so even those who are studying Japanese can participate with confidence.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

"Sushi" is now popular all over the world! At the Osaka Sushi Crafts Experience Center, you can experience authentic sushi making. You can feel the Japanese food culture first-hand♪ We will carefully teach you how to make authentic nigiri, from the size of rice to how to make it. 8 pieces of nigiri (tuna, salmon, shrimp, egg, octopus, etc.) + mini udon hotpot *contents subject to change depending on the season. After the experience, we will give you a diploma. * Explanations will be given in Japanese during the experience.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Ready within 20 minutes! Teaching the Japanese families daily Japanese-style recipes with seasonal ingredients in English. Recipes and ingredients fit seasons and seasonal events. The key of Japanese-style meal (main dish, side food, soup and dessert) as 'how to make dashi (culinary cornerstones)' will be operated in each class. Japanese-style dishes are going to be more delicious based on dashi.​ ​​ ​​ ​ Small class teaching with the atmosphere of feeling like home.​ ​ Build your Japanese community by Japanese-style meal.​ ​ Explanations on ingredients and seasonings through demonstrations. The Japanese cooking stuff and tools will be used as well. So, this is a seasonal cooking experience with the concept of home cooking.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Japanese "Bento" is popular as "BENTO" overseas. "Chara-ben", a kind of bento which shapes rice and side dishes into manga and anime characters, is a unique culture of animation advanced country Japan, attracting attentions all over the world. In this plan, we gonna introduce you how to make a  Chara-ben into popular characters among foreigners such as Kumamon and Totoro in English. This will be an experience of making a very cute chara-ben decorated with seaweed and cheese easily. It will be too cute to be ate.  It is a new attempt to let foreigners get connections with Japanese culture through Japanese-style food. Hope you can have a fun character making experience on this occasion.

• Recommendation for Foreigner
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 0～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

[Making Yushi Tofu & Okinawan Cuisine!]English Below↓This is a hands-on course of traditional Okinawan “Yushi Tofu” and Okinawan Cooking!You will also receive a recipe for making tofu with a mixer & recipes that you can do at home!The course will be conducted in Japanese and English, so it is recommended for those who want to experience a variety of languages.There will also be a talk about island tofu and okara.Let's enjoy a different kind of Okinawan experience together! Making Yushi Tofu and Okinawan Cuisine! This is a hands-on course of traditional Okinawan “Yushi Tofu” and Okinawan Cooking!You will also receive a recipe for making tofu with a mixer & recipes that you can do at home!The course will be conducted in Japanese and English, so it is recommended for those who want to experience a variety of languages.There will also be a talk about island tofu and okara.Let's enjoy a different kind of Okinawan experience together!

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 14:30 / 18:00

A tonkotsu ramen shop with 9 branches in Yokohama, founded 27 years ago. Experience making tonkotsu ramen! You can choose the noodles, noodle sauce, oil, and toppings to make your own original ramen. You can see how the soup is made, learn about ramen, and eat the ramen you made!

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours
• 16:00

A new type of sushi in Japan. Roll it with the teacher and it will be a great success! Let's try making it using a rolling mat, a tool used to roll sushi!

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

In Japan, we eat sushi rolls on special occasions such as celebrations and festivals. It looks beautiful and has an excellent nutritional balance, making it one of Japan's hospitality dishes. Let's make such traditional sushi rolls together! In addition, you can also learn recipes for miso soup and chawanmushi. Lectures will be given in English, so please do not worry if you are not comfortable with Japanese. It's very easy once you get the hang of it! Everyone from children to adults can enjoy it. We are looking forward to seeing you all. Venue: The event will be held at a cooking studio near Shinjuku, Chiyoda, and Minato Ward. We will contact you about the location after booking. Menu: ・How to make soup stock ・Maki sushi ・Chawanmushi ・Miso soup ・Dessert (white sesame pudding)

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• In Door Activity
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• Age 4～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

You can experience making butter using freshly squeezed milk. You can participate from 4 years old child. Time required is about 1 hour.

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• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 13:30

In the long-established fish cake maker "Hatoya" located in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, you can handmade experience of chikuwa and boiled fish paste. Why do not you challenge to paste making no opportunity to make so much at home.

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 18:00

We want people from overseas to enjoy Japanese home cooking! A cooking class where you can make and eat Japanese home cooking taught by a professional chef! It's a fun event where you can make and eat together oyakodon, okonomiyaki, takoyaki, hand-rolled sushi, and other dishes made with dashi broth produced by a Japanese chef! A glass of your favorite alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink is included. The alcohol will be premium Japanese alcohol! We also have premium Japanese whiskey [Yamazaki] and premium sake [SAKE HUNDRED]! *Since our shop is a bar, you can also enjoy additional alcohol (additional charge applies) [Cooking Schedule] 24/06/18-24/06/30 "Oyakodon" 24/07/02-24/07/14 "Okonomiyaki" 24/07/16-24/07/28 "Takoyaki" 24/07/30-24/08/11 "Hand-rolled sushi" 24/08/13-24/08/25 "Oyakodon"

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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:30

☆ Watch Japanese knife making on a 240-inch large screen You can watch powerful videos about Japanese manufacturing, the skills of knife craftsmen, and the passion behind Japanese knives. ☆ Experience using a "sashimi knife" used by professionals You can experience cutting tuna with a sharp Japanese knife that is difficult to use except for chefs. ☆Make your own tuna bowl using the tuna you cut yourself You can also enjoy Japanese sake and miso soup along with the tuna bowl made using professional grade tuna ordered from Toyosu.

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• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00

Mix several flavors together and enjoy with original rice! Let’s make “my seasoned sesame”! Toho Foods is a food company that manufactures retort pouch foods such as seasonings, pasta sauces, and hot pot soups that you can find in supermarkets, as well as bottled foods. If you look at the package, many of you may have seen it at the supermarket or in your kitchen. In this program, we will tour the manufacturing site of retort pouch food, the savior of the kitchen. The program will also include a workshop to make ``My Seasoned Sesame'' by mixing several types of ``Seasoned Sesame'', which is a popular product of Toho Foods, in the ratio of your choice. Of course, you can take the seasoned sesame seeds home with you. Why not watch and experience the process of creating the taste you always eat? [Flow of the day] 13:50 Gather reception 14:00 Explanation starts 14:10 My seasoned sesame making workshop 14:30 Tour 15:20 Souvenir delivery 15:30 Dismissal

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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Let's make cute and unique character bento together! Character bento (character bento) is a bento that uses rice and side dishes to express motifs such as anime characters and animals. The small bowl is filled with surprises and cuteness! Not only is it cute, it is also well-balanced in nutrition. The character bento making experience is a special experience that you can only have while staying in Japan. We look forward to meeting you all. Venue: The event will be held at cooking studios near Shinjuku, Chiyoda, and Minato. The location will be announced after booking. Introduction of the venue: Patia Kitchen Studios!・Stylish cooking studios in central Tokyo・Spacious & relaxing studios・Just a few minutes from the nearest train station・Popular with Japanese TV programs Jiro Style Ramen!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Let's make home-cooked meals loved in Japan that cannot be tasted at restaurants! For everyone's health and smiles, Japanese food is particular about nutritional balance, seasoning, and presentation. By cooking and eating home-cooked meals filled with such sincerity, you should be able to deepen your understanding of Japan. We are looking forward to seeing you all. Venue: The event will be held at a cooking studio near Shinjuku, Chiyoda, and Minato Ward. We will contact you about the location after booking. Menu: ・How to make soup stock ・Saikyo-yaki ・Dashi-rolled egg ・Onigiri ・Miso soup *Menu content may change depending on the season

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