Kanto Reservation for Cooking class | Activity Japan

• Age 4～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Ramen is a dish that combines ingredients such as noodles, soup, meat, and eggs in one bowl and can be enjoyed as either a main dish or a side dish. Here you can experience cooking and eating your own food! When you visit, please tell the staff that you are making a trial reservation. An easy-to-understand explanation including the history of ramen. It also takes several days to make the noodles and soup. Therefore, this experience does not include experiencing the process of making everything. This is a shortened recipe that can be prepared and eaten in about an hour. Let's finally make ramen. All the ingredients used are provided. Don't worry, anyone can do it easily! Choose from 3 different soup flavors. Boil the noodles and add all the ingredients to the ramen bowl. Let's eat delicious ramen that we made ourselves. The experience ends when you finish eating. *Ramen soup contains pork, chicken, and beef. *The contents of the soup cannot be revealed as it is a secret. *Some staff members are not good at English, so we may use an interpreter. *Let's have a fun and delicious time!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

Do you know what takoyaki is? Takoyaki is made by pouring a mixture of flour batter, water and eggs into a round hole in a hot plate, adding chopped octopus and baking it into a round shape. Baked into a round shape. Top with bonito flakes or green laver, and eat with sauce or sauce. Eat takoyaki with mayonnaise. You can experience baking and eating takoyaki yourself! Pour takoyaki into a takoyaki maker, add ingredients and bake into a round shape. The finished takoyaki is served on a plate and can be eaten hot and delicious. Takoyaki is easy to eat and makes it fun and easy to enjoy with beer! The experience ends when you finish your meal. Please tell the staff that you would like to make an experience reservation when you visit. *If a staff member who is not fluent in English is available, we will use a translation machine. Thank you for your understanding.

• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 / 20:00 / 22:00

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 4～Age 90
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Are you ready to become a "sushi chef"? Sushi is a representative of Japanese culture, so making sushi is the best way to enjoy Japanese food!! Our friendly staff will help you have the best time in Japan. Let's dive into Japanese culture together! ▶︎About our class Our sushi making experience cooking class started in Tokyo in 2023. The theme is "Japanese food" and "experience". We started with the desire to enjoy Japanese food culture and sushi making with people from all over the world! ▶︎Menu There are many different types of sushi in Japan. In this cooking class, you will learn how to make nigiri sushi and roll sushi. 1: Nigiri sushi The most standard and popular sushi in Japan, and also the origin of sushi. 2: Roll sushi A type of sushi that is popular around the world, where ingredients are wrapped in rice. ▶︎Schedule It is about 2 hours. In the first hour, you will learn the history of sushi and how to make sushi, and actually make sushi! The second hour is free time to make sushi and meal time. After the meal, you can take a memorable photo with the landmark of Asakusa! ▶︎LocationOur cooking class is located in the center of Asakusa, a 1-minute walk from Asakusa Station! Asakusa is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tokyo, with a strong history and culture. It is also recommended to go sightseeing in Asakusa before or after the cooking class! ▶︎Instructors and staffAll cooking classes are held in English. Local staff with extensive overseas experience will provide you with the best entertainment! Your memories in Tokyo will surely be unforgettable! ▶︎Menu changesThe following menus can be accommodated. ・Vegan・Vegetarian・Gluten-free・Halal・Allergy (no meat, nuts, fruit)※Please be sure to respond in advance if you need to change the menu. ※We cannot accommodate menu changes on the day of the event. ※We cannot accommodate requests for likes and dislikes of ingredients or changes to desired ingredients.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 18:00

Learn the Japanese art of Kyaraben or charaben, a style of elaborately arranged bento boxes with food carved to look like different famous cartoon characters, animals, or other objects. it's become an art form in Japan. There are even national contests for this food art!In this online class, I'll help you design your characters and then turn those designs in to a meal. We'll carve fresh, seasonal ingredients into cartoon faces.It can be challenging, but I'll give you tips to make it fun.When your food art is complete, we'll snap photographs to show off your creations to the world.I will send you the recipe, so you can gather your ingredients in advanceYou can learn more about my in-person experiences and read reviews here

• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 75
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

At "GURAKU", we convey Japanese traditions and culture through the making of "Taiyaki", a familiar Japanese sweet that has been loved since ancient times. In the approximately 50-minute experience, each person will make six Taiyaki. (Taiyaki ingredients are not provided for preschoolers and visitors) Necessary tools and various ingredients are provided, so you can participate empty-handed. You can also bring your favorite ingredients! After making them, enjoy the freshly made, delicious Taiyaki! You can also enjoy taking photos and videos with your family and friends. Enjoy a special time with your family, lover, or friends. This experience is very popular with overseas customers! We offer a special time that can only be experienced here at "GURAKU". ~ Flow of the day ~ ① After choosing ingredients, learn the history and how to make Taiyaki 5 minutes ② Make the dough 10 minutes ③ Bake the Taiyaki 10 minutes ④ Taste the freshly made Taiyaki! 10 minutes *If there are more than two people, repeat steps 2 to 4 above multiple times. <About clothing> ・There is a possibility that powder or fabric may get on your clothes. Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Please bring an apron if necessary. ・Please refrain from wearing miniskirts as the store is a tatami room. We also recommend wearing socks. <About changing reservation details> ・There have been cases where emails from Activity Japan were not received. We apologize for the inconvenience, but if you have not received a reply within 24 hours after sending a message, please contact the store directly by phone instead of by message. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your cooperation.

• 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.

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

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

For this experience, we've got everything set up, from the soup and ramen sauce to the fragrant oil and chashu. First things first, we'll craft semi-soft boiled eggs. Then, we'll dive into prepping ramen toppings, followed by slicing and combining the ingredients for our gyoza, which we'll then deftly fold. After that, we'll infuse the chashu with its delicious flavors and sizzle up the gyoza to perfection.The grand finale includes crafting the soup, boiling the noodles, and the oh-so-cool noodle draining technique that never fails to impress. Finally, we'll artfully assemble the toppings onto the ramen. Trust me, learning the ins and outs of ramen creation will undoubtedly deepen your love for this dish .

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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.

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

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

You can choose from 2 types of sweets of the month according to the season. In 45 minutes, everyone from children to adults can easily enjoy the experience of making Japanese sweets and making matcha. ■Flow from entering the store■ 1. Select and make fresh sweets (about 15 minutes) *You can choose from 2 types of sweets of the month according to the season. 2. Choose your favorite bowl and plate 3. Make matcha 4. Take photos in the seasonally decorated alcove and tea room, etc. <<Further Details ◎>> 1. Choose your favorite seasonal Japanese sweets (nerikiri), plates, and matcha bowls. *You can choose from 2 types of this month's sweets according to the season. 2. Making The professional staff will give a lecture on how to make fresh sweets and how to make matcha. Even if you are a first-timer, don't worry. 3. Enjoy We have prepared spots where you can enjoy taking pictures. Please enjoy fresh sweets and matcha at your leisure. ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― The fun point 1 ★ Feel free to experience it! Peace of mind with full-fledged staff!・Because it is "Chazen" run by a tea ceremony master, we are particular about authentic Japanese space.・A delicious matcha experience selected by a tea ceremony master!・Expert staff will carefully give lectures on Japanese sweets and matcha.・You can see a full-fledged tea room that uses thousand-year cedar and pays attention to details such as the entrance. ★Fun point 3★Photo spots ・Photos in the alcove with seasonal settings that change every month ・Everything is a different pattern! Selectable bowls and plates! ■Business hours Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 11:00 to 16:00 (L.O. 15:00) ■Prices*This is a one-order system. The price for adults and children is 1,800 yen (tax included) per person. Parents accompanying their children will also be charged the same fee, so please enjoy it together.ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー All the staff are looking forward to spending time with you enjoying the harmony of Japanese culture ◎If you have any questions, feel free to contact us Please contact us.ーーーーーーーーーーーーー------------- About preventing the spread of the new coronavirus infection■・Cleaning and ventilation of common areas and rooms with alcohol disinfectant, etc.・We ask for your cooperation in temperature measurement and disinfection .・When making Japanese sweets, vinyl gloves are available.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 15:00

[Early dinner included, greedy Satoyama experience] ~ Make hot chicken hotpot & bamboo pot rice with bamboo crafts and homemade bamboo pot ~ It also leads to social contribution of bamboo forest regeneration! Scoop Farm, which wants to pass on the beautiful Satoyama to future generations, is working on bamboo forest regeneration. You will experience Satoyama life through the bamboo materials generated in the process. [Bamboo craft production experience] Make a bamboo pot using bamboo. In addition, you can experience making various bamboo crafts as options! ☆ Additional options ☆ ・ Cup (500 yen / piece) ・ Bamboo Kappo (1000 yen / piece) ・ Stilts, bamboo lantern (2000 yen / piece each) ・ Bamboo speaker, Kappo sake sake vessel making (1500 yen / piece) etc. You can take home the chopsticks you made ♪ If you wish, please let us know when you make a reservation. Each will add about 5 to 30 minutes to the production time. *We may not be able to accommodate without a reservation. [Making rice in a bamboo pot] Using thick bamboo from the mountain behind "Farm Restaurant and Cafe Zeze," owned by Scoop Farm, we will make a "bamboo pot" for cooking rice and making chicken hotpot. First, cut the bamboo to make the pot, then put the prepared rice and ingredients in it and put it on the fire. If you wish, you can also experience lighting the stove. In addition to rice and hot pot, we will have an early dinner with a dish using vegetables from the farm and a dessert using vegetables from the field. If you would like to make bamboo crafts as an option, you can make your own chopsticks, chopstick rests, and cups while the pot is on the fire and wait for the rice and hot pot to be completed. In addition, you can order additional meals, side dishes, and drinks on the farm restaurant's business days (LO 14:30). You can add sake (600 yen / 1 cup) for Kappo sake. (This is not available to those who drive a car.) [An experience that also contributes to society] Abandoned bamboo forests are a problem all over the country. Problems such as forestry control, animal damage, and landscape deterioration are occurring. Bamboo crafts and bamboo pot experiences will help solve these problems that are spreading all over Japan. Let's have fun interacting with bamboo and incorporating it into our lives!

• With Pets
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 10:30

We start by splitting real bamboo and making a platform for nagashi somen! We harvest the vegetables to be cooked in the pesticide-free vegetable field and cook them together. The menu is vegetarian (vegan). Enjoy freshly picked seasonal vegetables. Nagashi somen is an experience where you neatly assemble split bamboo and eat the noodles that flow under water. The nagashi somen platform made from real bamboo is very beautiful, fun and a wonderful experience. After the meal, you can also try your hand at bamboo crafts if you wish.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

Discover the art of homemade ramen! Master the basics of creating a flavorful broth. Learn tips for cooking your noodles and toppings to perfection. Perfect for beginners and cooking enthusiasts alike, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to bring the magic of ramen into your everyday meals. At the end of the session, you'll be ready to impress family and friends with your homemade creations.

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

• Age 6～Age 98
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

A typical home-cooked lunch in Japan. A lesson in English (Japanese) on how to make a bento packed with futomaki and tamagoyaki in a small box. Due to the location of Kamakura, the classroom has many guests from overseas. In addition to making lunch boxes, one of the pleasures is making a simple chopstick case with origami, talking about each food culture, and cross-cultural exchange. It is also recommended to take a walk around Kamakura with the bento you made. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Lesson flow / recipe explanation (10 minutes) ② Demonstration + hands-on (20 minutes) ③ Making thick rolls (20 minutes) ④ Packing & making chopstick cases with origami (20 minutes) ⑤ Nearby supermarket Tour (20 minutes)

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

• Age 3～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 11:00

This is an experience in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture called "Let's eat delicious ramen at home." We will teach you how to make delicious ramen that tastes just like it's served at a restaurant using commercially available ramen. The key is to carefully prepare and arrange each ingredient one by one. This way, you will be able to enjoy restaurant-quality ramen at home. Since the class is limited to a small number of people, we can provide careful service and even beginners can feel at ease. If you wish, we can accompany you from the shopping for ingredients. Let's enjoy making Japanese ramen, which everyone loves, together.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 8～Age 80
• 2～3 hours

Located a 15-minute walk from Tsukiji, in a modern Japanese kitchen space, we will give a wide variety of lectures on everything from Edomae sushi to roll sushi, which is popular overseas.We are sincerely responding to all customer requests, such as vegetarian menus, Muslim-friendly menus, and even lessons on preparing to open a restaurant overseas.We will also give you tips for sightseeing in Tokyo.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 75
• 1 Day or more
• 14:00

A 2-day, 1-night tour of Omikawa-tei, an old folk house with a history of over 150 years since the Edo period, located in Tako-cho, Chiba Prefecture, with overnight stay. On the first day, participants enjoyed sweets and coffee at a cafe in the town, followed by a tour of a Japanese temple and a Japanese sweets making experience. After checking in, guests will enjoy Japanese cultural experiences (tea ceremony, calligraphy, etc.), Tako rice rice ball making experience, and dinner at the accommodation facility, Omikawa-tei. The next day, we will stop at roadside stations and other places while touring the rural scenery of the town.

• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 65
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00

A cycling tour around the town while enjoying the nature and rural landscape of Tako Town. By cycling, you will tour the town with a local guide, including the rolling farmland and the Kuriyama River, which can be described as the original scenery of Japan. You will also interact with the locals and make thick rolls using Tako rice, a specialty of Tako Town.

• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 80
• 1～2 hours

Let's TAKOPA! We will cater a full course of soul foods from the Kansai area of ​​Japan: takoyaki, okonomiyaki, yakisoba, and cotton candy. Our staff will prepare everything, so all you have to do is grill and eat it yourself. Experience a major home party in Japan. You can enjoy it from the comfort of your own home, so it's perfect for those times when you can't go out or don't want to go out in bad weather. *Application conditions: No allergies among participants. Accidents during the cooking experience, such as burns, are at your own risk. There will be a smell of oil. Hotels are generally not allowed (okay if permission is obtained). Kitchens will be used for pre-processing. 1500W of power will be used during cooking (there may be restrictions on the use of electrical appliances). We can accommodate a minimum of 3 to 6 servings. Any number of people is acceptable. *Ingredients (to be described later) <Takoyaki> <Okonomiyaki> <Yakisoba> <Cotton candy>

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity