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  • Food Culture Experiences

Cooking Class

      • Rice

        Rice

      • Sushi rolls

        Sushi rolls

      • Sushi rolls

        Sushi rolls

      • Temari sushi

        Temari sushi

      • Soup stock

        Soup stock

      • Japanese cuisine

        Japanese cuisine

      • Character bento

        Character bento

      • Character bento

        Character bento

      • Character bento

        Character bento

      • Character bento

        Character bento

      • Rice
      • Sushi rolls
      • Sushi rolls
      • Temari sushi
      • Soup stock
      • Japanese cuisine
      • Character bento
      • Character bento
      • Character bento
      • Character bento
  • Enjoy the creative art of Japanese food in Tokyo's Tsukiji, Kyoto, and Osaka

    Sushi is a symbol of Japanese food culture, and character bento, known for its cute designs, has fans all over the world. This popular experience allows you to "make, learn, and eat" together with artisans and food creators in Japan's most representative food areas, such as Tsukiji/Toyosu in Tokyo, Kyoto's culinary district, and the food capital of Osaka.

    Sushi making experience

    A professional sushi chef

    • How to handle toppings
    • How to make rice
    • How to make rolled sushi and temari sushi
    • Dashi and the basics of Japanese cuisine

    You will receive a detailed lecture on these topics.

    The special pleasure of this experience is being able to taste the sushi you have made yourself on the spot. It is very popular with families, couples, and foreign tourists.

    Character bento (deco bento) making experience

    Character bento, which combines Japan's "cute culture" with food, is a popular item overseas.

    During the experience,

    • Creating characters using rice and seaweeds
    • Colorful parts made from vegetables and eggss
    • Beautiful presentation in a bento boxs
    • Tips for photogenic designs

    A food artist will teach you all these things in a fun way.

    The finished character bento is a memorable piece of food art unique to Japan that is fun to make and fun to look at.

    The techniques used in sushi making and the creativity of character bento are both one-of-a-kind food experiences that allow you to experience the depth and playfulness of Japanese food.

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