Top Japan Food & Drink Classes - page 34

Experience traditional Japanese Nerikiri Wagashi with a unique Okinawan touch. Learn step by step from a certified Nerikiri instructor and create beautiful seasonal sweets inspired by Japan’s four seasons, as well as designs influenced by Okinawa’s traditional arts, crafts, and textile motifs. Take memorable photos and bring your handmade Nerikiri home. Depending on the course, you can also enjoy matcha and Japanese sweets. No previous experience is required.

Join authentic Japanese seasonal farm work using natural cultivation methods without fertilizers or pesticides Discover how the Japanese diet, seasonal eating, and rural lifestyles are connected to healthy aging and longevity Slow down and reconnect with nature through the peaceful, Zen-like rhythm of rural life Experience the authentic Japanese countryside, around 90 minutes from central Tokyo or Narita Airport Harvest seasonal crops and cook a farm-to-table Japanese lunch over a wood fire Seasonal Farm Activities Carrot harvesting: January to late March, May to early July, and November to late December Sowing taro, peanuts, and other crops: April to June Harvesting and preparing Japanese pickling onions: June Other seasonal farm work: July to August Hand-harvesting and sun-drying rice: September

Experience Osaka through sushi at TUGBOAT TAISHO, a waterfront food and cultural destination in the Taisho area. This private experience combines hands-on sushi making with an authentic lunch at a real local sushi restaurant. Meet your guide at JR Taisho Station and walk to TUGBOAT TAISHO. After a brief introduction to the area, head to Sushi-ichi, where a sushi chef will guide you through making four pieces of sushi. You will then enjoy a total of 10 pieces, including six prepared by the chef, with a bowl of soup. More than a typical sushi-making class, this experience takes place in a restaurant open to local customers, allowing you to enjoy sushi in an authentic setting while discovering one of Osaka’s less-touristy waterfront areas. Afterwards, you are welcome to explore TUGBOAT TAISHO, enjoy its other restaurants and drinks, or continue to your next destination. Your guide will explain the best route and nearest station before saying goodbye.

Experience two authentic Japanese traditions in one unforgettable activity: create your very own one-of-a-kind pair of chopsticks and learn how to make authentic soba noodles under the guidance of a professional soba artisan. Afterward, enjoy your freshly made soba using the chopsticks you crafted yourself—making the experience even more special. We are committed to supporting local production and consumption, with a focus on ingredients and materials sourced from Nagano Prefecture, especially Komoro City.

Go beyond simply shaping sushi and experience the process for yourself. In this small-group sushi class in Kyoto, you'll slice tuna with a Japanese knife, make nigiri and gunkan sushi, and learn each step with personal guidance from your host. No cooking experience is needed, making it easy and enjoyable even for complete beginners. After making your sushi, sit down and enjoy what you've created, along with the sushi your host prepares during the demonstration, miso soup, and Japanese green tea. Come hungry—there's plenty of sushi to enjoy, making this both a hands-on Japanese cultural experience and a satisfying lunch or dinner.

- Exclusive & Intimate Class (Max 5 Guests): Enjoy a peaceful, personalized hands-on experience in a serene atmosphere. - All-Inclusive Cultural Experience: Includes flower arrangement instruction, premium materials, authentic matcha, and seasonal sweets. - Hands-Free & Take Home Your Flowers: All tools and materials are provided. You can take your floral arrangement and KENZAN(flower frogs)home with you. - Artisan Craft Shopping: Selected artisan matcha bowls and flower vases will be available for purchase.

This hands-on experience allows you to create your own “decorated sushi rolls,” a unique form of Japanese sushi art. Your instructor is the president of the Decorated Sushi Association, with numerous appearances on TV and other media. Clear and friendly guidance is available in both English and Japanese, making the workshop accessible for beginners and all ages. The tour begins at Ebisu Bridge near Dotonbori in Namba. From there, you will walk about five minutes to the studio, where you will learn how to make beautifully designed sushi rolls using provided ingredients. After completing your sushi art, you may enjoy it on the spot or wrap it to take home. This activity is ideal for families, couples, small groups, and travelers who want a short, memorable, and uniquely Japanese cultural experience—especially those who prefer instruction in English or Japanese.

Meet your guide at Uehommachi Station Exit 8. From there, walk about 10 minutes to the takoyaki shop Iyaya Bunzaemon, where you will learn how to cook Osaka’s beloved street food. Using professional equipment, you will grill your own takoyaki and enjoy a tasting session afterward. This is a truly local shop frequented by Osaka residents, not a tourist-oriented venue. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to go beyond typical sightseeing, visit places only locals know, and enjoy a fun cultural experience close to their accommodation.

Join a small-group cooking class in Tokyo designed for travelers looking for a fun, beginner-friendly cultural activity. Learn how to make a "Pokemon"-inspired kyaraben (character bento) using rice and simple ingredients, with step-by-step guidance that removes the guesswork for first-timers. Shape and decorate your own themed bento from scratch, then sit down to enjoy your creation with the rest of the group.

◆ Combine a cooking lesson with a sushi meal ◆ Practice under the guidance of a licensed instructor ◆ Lesson takes place in our state-of-the-art Grand TJT facility near Tokyo Tower ◆ Dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice (vegan, kosher, halal, etc.) Students will make the following two types of sushi: ・Gunkan Zushi: Rice wrapped in nori seaweed topped with soft ingredients such as salmon roe, cod roe, or minced tuna ・Nigiri Zushi: Classical style sushi: rice topped with ingredients such as tuna, shrimp, white fish, etc. ◆ Upgrade your experience to include a sake or tea tasting session (additional cost).

Satisfy your sweet tooth in this activity near Tokyo Tower that is fun for all the family. Master the methods of traditional Japanese sweet making with a licensed instructor, while learning the history of Japanese confections, and create some of Japan's best-known sweets. Then enjoy your creations in combination with a tasting session of 3 of Japan’s best teas. Highlights of this program: ◆ Learn how to make traditional Japanese sweets from a professional ◆ Enjoy three kinds of Japanese tea chosen by a gold medal-winning instructor ◆ Find out all about the history and culture of Japanese sweets and tea ◆ Make eye-catching Japanese sweets in our state-of-the-art facility in Shiba Park

Sample Menu ◇ Shojin Cuisine (Japanese Buddhist Vegetarian Dishes) ・Sesame Tofu (Goma Dofu) ・Spinach with Sesame Sauce (Spinach Goma-ae) ・Simmered Daikon Radish with Seasonal Vegetables ・Kinpira Vegetables (Sweet Soy–Glazed Vegetables) ・Tofu Shiratama Dumplings – Japanese Dessert ◇ Temari Sushi ・Colorful bite-sized sushi balls Menu items may change depending on seasonal ingredients.

Your class blends authentic technique with hands-on fun. In just 70 minutes, you’ll master the feel of perfect sushi rice, craft 6 classic nigiri, and create a visually striking decorative roll—all with market-fresh ingredients and pro tips you can replicate at home. It’s equal parts culinary skill-building and memorable, photo-worthy experience, welcoming both first-timers and food lovers from around the world.

Explore the culinary and cultural richness of rural Japan on this engaging 4.5-hour tour in Shibu Onsen. Learn to make traditional Nagano-style oyaki and onigiri from local ingredients under the guidance of skilled instructors. Enjoy a homemade lunch featuring the dishes you've prepared and take a guided stroll through the historic streets of Shibu Onsen, famous for its hot springs. Optionally, relax in a traditional onsen bath or soak your feet in a public foot bath as you immerse yourself in this charming community. - Duration: 4 hours and 30 minutes, easy walking experience - Small-group tour with hands-on cooking and local instructors - Includes a homemade lunch and guided walk through Shibu Onsen - Onsen bath access is optional; suitable for all ages with adult supervision

Discover the delicate art of Japanese sweets in Osaka with a hands-on WAGASHI making class. Create exquisite matcha Nerikiri and sweet soy sauce Mitarashi Dango (Mochi) from scratch, guided by expert instructors. Start with the vibrant Nerikiri dough, infusing it with matcha for color and flavor, and craft beautiful designs using traditional techniques. Then, move on to shaping and cooking the Mitarashi Dango, topped with a rich, homemade sauce. Enjoy a sweet photo opportunity and taste your delightful creations, complete with takeaway recipes and all plant-based ingredients, making it suitable for all dietary preferences.

- Experience the depth and artistry of Japanese cuisine in the heart of Sapporo. Take this opportunity to dive into the world of Washoku and witness the refined skills of a professional sushi master firsthand. - Savor the freshest seafood hand-selected each morning. Enjoy high-quality seasonal fish sourced at its peak flavor, ensuring an authentic taste of the ocean's bounties. - Learn the essential steps from the master: slicing fish, shaping rice, and grating wasabi. From the delicate "Shari" (vinegared rice) technique to preparing fresh wasabi, the chef will guide you through each traditional step. - Delight in the unforgettable taste of sushi you have crafted with your own hands. There is something truly special about savoring the sushi you prepared yourself—delicious memory that will last a lifetime. - Enjoy personal interaction with the chef in an exclusive private tour setting. Take advantage of this intimate atmosphere to talk with the master, ask questions, and learn about it.

Learn to make sushi, one of Japan’s most popular foods, with a hands-on sushi lesson from a cooking instructor. Put on a traditional Happi, and look like a sushi chef as you shape your own beautiful sushi rolls. Then sit down for a delicious meal of sushi and udon you prepared yourself.

Make one of the most popular Japanese foods, "Sushi" by yourself on the 1.5 hour cooking class with a Japanese teacher at Umemori Sushi School in Nara. Make your own favorite sushi with us and take a photo of them. After making Sushi, let us enjoy them with other Japanese food (optional). We believe that this will be an unforgettable memory for you.

Experience Osaka like never before with Let's Cook'n'Roll The Sushi Like a Samurai! Located on the luxurious 13th floor, our cooking class features stunning views of Abeno-Harukas and Tsutenkaku, providing the perfect backdrop for an interactive sushi-making adventure. Led by Masato, an American-born Japanese chef fluent in both English and Japanese, you’ll master the art of crafting Maki Sushi, Chirashi Sushi, Temari Sushi, and California Rolls, all while enjoying complimentary desserts and tea. With a free apron rental and a unique souvenir to take home, this class promises not only tasty sushi but also a fun and culturally enriching experience. Create, learn, and capture unforgettable memories against the stunning Osaka skyline!

Enjoy a personalized evening of good food and wine with an experienced cook and sommelier in her own home. Your hostess will teach you to prepare a number of delicious Japanese dishes, which you’ll then eat together afterwards, alongside perfectly matched wines. More than a good meal out, you’ll get to see how Tokyo residents live and learn from a local.

Enjoy an authentic cooking class with Miyuki, an English teacher and a home chef, who enjoys cooking for her friends and family. She will introduce you to Japanese everyday meals, simple, easy recipes cooked using fresh, seasonal and local produce. This is the kind of food you will find in a home and not necessarily in a restaurant. Join Miyuki in her home kitchen for your 45 min cooking class, learn to cook teishoku (Japanese style set menu) or chirashizushi (Japanese style sushi bowl) or Japanese curry. After cooking, sit down to share the meal you helped prepare.

Take your exploration of Tokyo to the next level with this private cooking class taught be an expert home cook in the heart of the city. Experience Japanese culture and way of life as you learn to cook traditional dishes and share a meal with the Tokyo local. Get a hands-on lesson crafting dishes such as Japanese meat and potato stew, silken tofu, and onigiri. Or, advise your host beforehand if there are specific dishes you would like to try.

Join an experienced cook in her Nara home to enjoy a private, hands-on Japanese cooking lesson. Learn to make authentic dishes from scratch, including fresh sushi, soup, and dessert. Share conversation while you cook, and sit down to a meal together. Immerse yourself in Japanese cuisine and culture.

Kyoto has a rich culinary culture, but it can be tricky for visitors to experience it. Let a private guide lead the way on a tour that starts with a visit to a bustling local supermarket stocked with fresh produce and traditional Japanese ingredients, then continues to a 90-year-old tofu shop for a hands-on cooking class. Conclude by enjoying the meal you’ve created, paired with local beer, in a relaxed setting.