Top Japan Classes & Workshops - page 65

We will hold an experiential activity where you can actually cook teppanyaki under the guidance of a chef while eating. It will be a valuable experience. You will enjoy your meal and then have the opportunity to try flambéing the steak for the main course. The menu is based on French cuisine that combines high-quality ingredients from various regions with local ingredients, and is prepared on a hot plate, with each dish prepared with care. Enjoy the delicious food prepared by the chef at a high-end teppanyaki restaurant and have a valuable experience that you cannot have anywhere else, making it even more enjoyable. You will enter the kitchen and experience cooking various ingredients under the guidance of the chef, grilling them on a teppanyaki grill, flambéing them, cutting them, plating them, etc. This experience is available to those who want to have a valuable experience in Japan, those who are interested in cooking, and families with children, from age 10 onwards.

In the classroom, after cooking with you, I will serve the dish in a course format. A glass of wine or beer will be served with the meal. We hope you will relax and enjoy your meal. I am also a nationally certified guide and interpreter, so I would like to share Japanese culture and history with you. Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have about Japanese culture while enjoying your meal. I hope you will enjoy the meal and Japanese culture in general. I look forward to talking with you about a variety of topics. I also have classes for vegetarians.

What Makes This Experience Unique This experience offers rare access to local food traditions that are deeply rooted in everyday life in Tamba Sasayama, rather than tourist-oriented demonstrations. This hands-on process gives you a deeper connection to the culture behind the cuisine. The class is hosted in a quiet countryside setting, allowing guests to slow down, cook together, and engage directly with local stories, ingredients, and techniques that are not usually accessible to visitors. Rather than simply following recipes, this experience focuses on understanding the background, history, and regional character of Japanese home cooking, making it a meaningful and immersive cultural experience found only in this area.

Spend a moment to soothe your mind through tea at the Noh stage of Hyakusenshukan, where Kyoto's history and culture live on. By focusing on each gesture in silence, you can escape from the everyday and experience the comfort of facing yourself. The gestures in tea ceremony are not just movements, but meaningful actions to calm the mind. Under the guidance of the instructor, you will focus on your inner self through movements such as how to handle the tea bowl, how to breathe when making tea, and how to keep your mind in order. Feel your mind naturally calming down as you move slowly. We offer seasonal Japanese sweets from a Kyoto confectionery. Enjoy the delicate flavors of the sweets and the rich aroma of matcha, using all five senses to savor the moment. Take your time to enjoy a cup of tea while also appreciating the beauty of the sweets. Optional kimono dressing (+¥7,700 per person) is available by reservation before the program.

2-day immersive professional course to study in depth the traditional techniques of Japanese washi paper making. Hone your skills under the guidance of a 4th generation craftspersons in a washi studio with over 120 years of history. Follow almost all steps of Tosa washi making with a focus on using natural ingredients in an environment-friendly way Connect your own made washi paper with a local cultural activity: a visit to a Shinto shrine to receive its official stamp or a lesson in Japanese origami and enjoy the quiet rural area near one of Japan’s clearest water basins: Niyodo River.

You can experience matcha (powdered green tea). You can make your own powdered green tea and drink it with Wagashi(Japanese sweets). The matcha experience takes place at a temple that houses the Big Buddha, which is rare in Tokyo. Visitors can experience matcha while looking at the Big Buddha right in front of them. The opportunity to experience matcha at a temple is a rare and special one. Wagashi can be changed to “Jo namagashi” (high-grade Japanese fresh confections) as an option. (Upgrade to beautiful fresh confections)

・You will be given a lecture by a 20-year professional on how to process fish in the fishmonger's backyard, which is normally off-limits to the public. ・You can taste the fresh ingredients from Ise-Shima on the spot and take the rest home with you. ・You will also receive a fishmonger's certificate.

What You Will Learn in the Ramen Class: You will learn how to make two types of ramen How to make the tare (seasoning base) How to prepare the dashi (broth) How to make the flavored oil How to prepare toppings (e.g., chashu pork) The standard ramen types we offer are seafood and chicken ramen, but we are happy to accommodate requests when possible. Instructor Introduction: Saburo Ishigooka opened the first Shibasaki-tei in 2011. His ramen is often referred to as the most beautiful and delicious ramen in Japan. His ramen has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Ramen and has been awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand for three consecutive years. Saburo insists on using only additive-free ingredients and is well-loved by the local community for his ramen. It’s so popular that customers often wait about an hour to be served.

・Learn directly from an 8th-degree Shitoryu Karate master, offering an authentic and expert-led experience. ・Practice "Yon no Kata," a fundamental form that teaches essential techniques in Karate. ・Take home a certificate of completion as a unique memento of your training. ・The lesson is tailored to all skill levels, making it ideal for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

This activity is one a simple way to learn about Japanese culture while making a valuable keep sake. Your Daruma can be cute or serious. It can be you, a friend, or a family member. It can be creative or stick to the original. With all of these possibilities it is a great activity. Take it home to help keep you inspired, and it will help you remember your trip to Tokyo.

We are your guide, the kelp fisherman and fishermen's wives, Japanese traditional food culture Washoku, Dashi, Umami. The Rausu kelp harvest, the summer season from the mid of July to the end of August. We keep and continue the traditional method of sun-drying on the stone beach, even mechanization has progressed. So now, visitors can experience the process of Japanese food culture with us, how it grows in the seabed, how it makes super dashi way, and so on. Here is the place Shiretoko, where was registered as national park 60 years ago, as natural heritage site 20 years ago. And WASHOKU also was done as culture heritage UNESCO. We are glad to meet visitors overseas and expand our worldview. thank you.

Only 1 train ride from Shinjuku! You can enjoy kimono as a preview of sightseeing in Tokyo. If you come early, you can explore the west side of Tokyo (for example, Takahata-fudouson Kongoji Temple, Mt. Takao, etc.) after this lesson. All the kimonos in my collection were hand-picked and purchased by me. Some items were donated by friends, and they all have history and weren’t mass-produced. Not all but many kimonos are made of silk. I want you to feel the texture of Japanese silk. This cultural experience will take place at my house in a traditional tatami room. And we also have tea with Japan sweets. Options : Professional photography during the lesson. Includes portfolio shoot and online raw data for up to 10 pictures per person plus up to 20 snapshots taken during the lesson.

This workshop is an unique experience using Japanese tea harvested in Tokyo. Why don't you spend a cozy moment while experiencing traditional Japanese culture? A Japanese tea specialist will give a lecture so that you can brew delicious Japanese tea while relaxing in your own home.

Engage in a unique photography and art lesson with esteemed photographer Benjamin Lee, known for capturing iconic figures and cultural milestones both in Japan and internationally. Gather at his apartment, surrounded by his extensive collection of monumental works and rare art books featuring legends like Irving Penn and Dali. Benefit from Benjamin's 50 years of expertise as he shares insights from his illustrious career, offers personalized feedback on your photography, and leads a hands-on portrait session using a special backdrop. Walk away with digital images with the iPhone from your session and a deeper appreciation for the art of photography.

Join us to learn how to make two of Japan’s most popular homemade dishes: MAKI Sushi (sushi rolls) and TEMARI Sushi (bite-sized rice balls). In this fun and interactive class, you’ll start with a 30-minute orientation, followed by 1.5 hours of hands-on cooking. Afterward, relax and taste your creations with drinks, including sake, beer, and soft drinks, for 1 hour. Our friendly instructors, fluent in English, Japanese, and Spanish, will guide you through each step. We provide all ingredients and tools—just come ready to cook, learn, and enjoy!

Michelin Bib Gourmand Sushi Shop - Lectures on the tradition and history of Edomae sushi, hands-on sushi-making experience, and sushi tasting

• You can directly interact with fourth and fifth-generation Chochin lantern craftsmen from a long-established Chochin Lantern shop that was founded over 100 years ago • The experience takes place in a workshop, so you can see many professional works • In the painting experience, you can receive instruction from a professional craftsman and create your own original design • Kushida Shrine, where the Chochin lanterns from this shop are used, is located nearby.

• You can directly interact with fourth and fifth-generation Chochin lantern craftsmen from a long-established Chochin Lantern shop that was founded over 100 years ago • The experience takes place in a workshop, so you can see many professional works • In the painting experience, you can receive instruction from a professional craftsman and create your own original design • Kushida Shrine, where the Chochin lanterns from this shop are used, is located nearby.

We can create unique designs featuring dragons, Daruma dolls, and other motifs that are popular in Japan, along with meaningful four-character idioms (yoji-jukugo) written in kanji that perfectly suit you. We have denim bags or furoshiki cloths prepared, so please choose one of these. We can also customize items you already own, such as your suitcase or tote bag. Let’s create a one-of-a-kind original masterpiece together!

Do you like incense? Do you need any unique gifts? You can create incense about your favorite flavor and you're designed. flavor example)Lavender, Hydrangea ,white wine, chocolate, etc designed example)SAKURA leaf, heart, tulips, even your name character or your favorite ANIME characters! Is it for your fiends gifts? Is it for own self gifts? Both of so nice! When you miss Japan you can feel Japan memory by originally your incense! Man, woman, kid, young, elder doesn't matter everyone can join our activities! Also this activity is suitable who it rained during travel in Japan! All activities will be indoors. Three days after, will it rain? Let you get reservation! We are waiting for you!

You can come empty-handed. You can experience wearing a kimono by renting everything. A professional kimono dresser will help you look beautiful in a kimono. You can choose your favorite kimono from a wide variety of kimonos according to the season. A hairdresser is also available so you can have your hair done. After wearing the kimono, you can also try origami, a traditional Japanese craft. You can also explore Hiroshima's downtown area while wearing your kimono. We will also introduce some recommended shops. Try on a kimono as a memory of your trip with your family or friends.

Our hair salon has been in business for 57 years. In October 2024, we opened a self-serve photo studio. Japanese cultural experience services are held in a dedicated salon space on the second floor.

Experience the Living History of Seto Step into a world of timeless craftsmanship at a kiln that has served the Owari Tokugawa family for centuries. Under the personal guidance of the 31st-generation head, you will discover the secrets of "Ofukai-ware" while engraving your own original patterns into the clay. This is more than a workshop; it is a rare opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that captures your unique travel story. Your finished work will be mailed to your home, serving as a lasting memory of your connection to the soul of Japanese heritage.

The allure of Owari Shippo lies in its indescribable "depth of color." The thickness of the glaze, the temperature of the fire, the brilliance of the metal base... Even slight variations in conditions can cause the appearance to change like a kaleidoscope. It would be a shame to simply admire this art form, which Nagoya is proud of, and leave it at that. After observing the masterful work of skilled artisans up close, it's finally your turn. The vibrant glaze is applied, the piece is placed in the kiln, and the elation of seeing the brilliance come to life is felt. The finished piece is a "crystal of light" that is uniquely yours. Enjoy a moment of immersion in the delicate and luxurious magic of color.