Top Asia Classes & Workshops - page 178

Step into a traditional Beijing family kitchen and immerse yourself in the art of Chinese home cooking. Under the guidance of a local host, select 2–3 classic dishes such as Kung Pao Chicken or Mapo Tofu, and learn the secrets of wok cooking and ingredient selection. This hands-on experience allows you to master authentic techniques while enjoying the fruits of your labor in a warm family-style meal. To help you recreate these dishes at home, an English recipe booklet is provided, ensuring your journey into Chinese cuisine continues long after the class ends. -Cook in a real Beijing family kitchen with a local host -Choose 2–3 dishes from a selection of classic Chinese dishes -Get step-by-step guidance and try your hand at wok cooking -Enjoy the dishes you personally cooked in a warm family-style meal -Receive an English recipe booklet to recreate the dishes at home

Add your own touch of style and color to custom ceramics! In this class, you’ll craft a one-of-a-kind ceramic object by hand-painting with a variety of colorful glazes. The firing process—where glaze melts, flows, and fuses inside the intense heat of the kiln—is a captivating charm unique to pottery. You’ll experience the magic of unpredictable colors and naturally emerging patterns created by serendipitous chance. Even absolute beginners with zero pottery experience can easily craft a beautifully finished piece. Create a personal, aesthetic keepsake to commemorate your trip to Korea and hold onto your memories for years to come! Note: Completed pieces will be fired at the studio after the workshop and will be ready for pickup 2 days after your experience date.

Discover the lesser-known traditions of Singapore with an intimate dedicated to tea culture and fortune-telling. Nestled in a heritage tea house, a local host guides you through the nuances of traditional Asian tea appreciation, where you'll savor premium teas paired with delightful local snacks. As the evening unfolds, delve into ancient Eastern mysticism with fortune-telling practices rooted in Chinese astrology and zodiac traditions. Engage in enriching conversations about luck, relationships, and cultural beliefs that have influenced local communities for generations. This unique gathering offers curious travelers a chance to bond over tea and stories in a relaxed, memorable setting.

Delve into the rich culinary heritage of the Peranakan culture with a hands-on Baba Nyonya cooking class in Melaka. Under the guidance of experienced hosts, you will learn how to prepare traditional kueh such as Ondeh-Ondeh and Kueh Dadar, alongside the refreshing Cendol dessert. This engaging experience is perfect for families and friends, allowing you to bond over the joy of cooking and share delicious meals together. Leave with new culinary skills and a deeper appreciation for the flavors of Malaysia.

This is more than a cooking class, it is a complete Balinese cultural experience. Guests begin the journey with a visit to a traditional morning market, where they learn about local spices, herbs, and daily market life. Back at the authentic Balinese family compound, guests are introduced to the unique structure and philosophy of a traditional Balinese house, gaining insight into how Balinese families live and the cultural meaning behind each area of the compound. The experience continues with a traditional welcome snack and drink, followed by a hands-on cooking class where participants prepare authentic Balinese dishes using fresh local ingredients. Guests also discover the traditional use of Balinese herbs and spices through an introduction to Balinese herbal medicine. By combining culinary learning, cultural storytelling, traditional architecture, and local family hospitality, this experience offers a deeper and more authentic connection to Bali than a typical cooking class.

The class takes place in a private home studio, conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from the station and close to Tokyo Skytree. You will be greeted by the instructor, Michiko, who will start with a short introduction about the traditions behind wagashi and its importance in Japanese culture. You will then learn how to make daifuku, mitarashi dango (mochi on skewers), and warabi mochi. The class concludes with a tasting session served with traditional green tea. Michiko is a certified Wagashi Instructor and fluent in English, so she'll be happy to share insights into local life as well as advice on where to shop or sightsee in Tokyo.

Experience authentic sumo training, learn from former rikishi, and take on the challenge! Step into the dohyō with former professional rikishi for a small-group experience focused on training, etiquette, techniques, and a match. During this approximately 70-minute session, practice shiko, matawari, tachiai, butsukari-geiko, basic techniques, and traditional etiquette including sonkyo, chiri-chozu, bowing, and match procedures. Every participant will challenge a former professional rikishi in a sumo match. Participants do not wrestle against each other. The experience is held on a specially designed full-size mat-based dohyō and is limited to 15 participants. Family and friends can join as spectators for ¥3,500 per person, including a drink and popcorn. Children aged 12 and under attend free. Spectators may also have the chance to join as a gyoji or yobidashi! The program is open to first-time visitors and guests who have already watched sumo or visited other sumo attractions.

1.Build your own AI robot from scratch in a hands-on workshop 2.NO experiences needed, just show up everything is provided 3.Program its movements and give it a personality of your choice 4.Record your own voice so it recognizes and responds to you 5.Take your robot home as a unique souvenir from Shenzhen

Explore a distinctive printmaking technique in a private, beginner-friendly studio session. Using a low-voltage saltwater electro-etching process, you will create your own aluminium plate, ink and wipe it by hand, and print 2–3 artworks to take home. Personal guidance is provided throughout.

Discover the art of Japanese origami in a fun, hands-on workshop designed especially for international travelers. No experience is needed—beginners, families, and children are all welcome. Learn step by step how to fold beautiful Japanese paper into traditional and creative designs, while discovering the culture and meaning behind origami. Choose from colorful Japanese-style papers and create your own unique pieces to take home as special souvenirs of your trip to Japan. The workshop is mainly held in Yokohama on Sundays, with sessions in Tokyo also available on selected dates. Small-group sessions allow for friendly, personal instruction and plenty of time to enjoy the creative process. All materials are included.

Discover Korean home cooking beyond the typical restaurant experience. Start with a guided visit to Choryang Market, where you’ll explore local ingredients and shop alongside your host before heading to a cozy Social Kitchen. Learn to prepare a traditional Korean home-style meal using family-inspired recipes, such as spicy pork stir-fry or braised chicken, along with rolled omelette and a seasonal Korean pancake or doenjang-jjigae. Then sit down together to enjoy the meal with traditional makgeolli. This small-group experience is designed to feel less like a formal cooking lesson and more like being welcomed into a local Korean kitchen—combining a neighborhood market, hands-on cooking, conversation, and a shared meal.

A very rare opportunity to wear an authentic Yuki Tsumugi silk kimono, long prized in Japan for its exceptional quality, soft texture, and understated elegance You can enjoy kimono dressing, hands-on silk crafts, and a self-guided town walk in one cultural experience Learn about UNESCO-recognized production techniques through traditional hand-spinning and close-up demonstrations by skilled artisans While wearing your kimono, you can weave your own silk mini scarf and unwind afterward with Japanese green tea and sweets You are free to explore historic Yuki City at your own pace, with traditional merchant buildings and temples providing beautiful backdrops for kimono photos

Step away from busy Seoul and discover a cozy home in a quiet local neighborhood. The Day We Met is more than a cooking class. It is where strangers become friends. Host Su brings people together through food, fun games, and cultural discoveries. Interactive games throughout the experience help guests connect, get to know one another, and build new friendships. Discover local life beyond the usual tourist trail. Explore a traditional market, taste local favorites, and discover Korean food culture through the eyes of a local. Korean dishes you can recreate at home. Learn Korean cooking using simple recipes and ingredients available worldwide. Come for the experience. Leave with new friends, a deeper understanding of Korean culture, and recipes to enjoy anywhere.

Discover a unique Japanese cultural experience in Tokyo by transforming your name into personalized Kanji art. • Create a one-of-a-kind artwork featuring Kanji chosen specifically for you, based on the sound, meaning, personality, and impression of your name. • Discover the meaning and story behind your Kanji with guidance from a Japanese calligraphy master. • Choose from original hand-painted watercolor backgrounds, each one unique and created by the artist. • Enjoy an immersive and personal experience that offers a deeper connection to Japanese language, calligraphy, and culture. • Take home a meaningful, one-of-a-kind artwork as a memorable souvenir from your trip to Japan. • Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, friends, and anyone looking for a unique and personal Japanese experience!

Join a small-group, hands-on tea blending workshop in Kyoto. Guided by our staff, you'll taste a selection of Japanese teas and herbs, learn about their flavors, and combine them to create your own blend. Brew and taste your creation, adjust it to your liking, and take home 30g of your original tea in tea bags.