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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviewsTakayama local Foods Cooking Class w/ Hida Beef
You can learn about the local food and history from the chef who are living in Takayama.
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviewsMake ramen noodles from scratch in Kappabashi
Learn how to mix, roll, and cut perfect noodles from a soba master, then pair your work with fresh-made broth for a delicious homemade lunch. Beginner-friendly and perfect for families.
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 702 reviewsExperience making ramen in a private kitchen in Osaka!
This is a chef experience where you can make ramen in a private kitchen. Children are also welcome.
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 518 reviewsUdon making class in Osaka
Make authentic udon —yes, you’ll even dance on the dough! Enjoy your fresh creation, and share laughs and stories with Japanese instructor and travelers. A fun, tasty memory you’ll never forget!
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 762 reviewsMake Vegan Ramen and Gyoza in Kyoto
Learn to make vegan Japanese Dashi(broth), dan dan ramen soup (creamy and spicy ramen soup), and vegan gyoza in a traditional setting.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 301 reviewsCooking traditional Japanese meals
Join me to cook authentic Japanese dishes you can recreate at home.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 665 reviewsSushi Making Experience in Kyoto at Hitoshio
Learn how to make authentic sushi in Kyoto at Hitoshio, a local sushi restaurant. Join over 3000 happy guests. You will make: 9 nigiri sushi, 1 sushi roll, and 3 temari sushi..
5 out of 5 average rating, 87 reviewsDiscover the Authentic Taste of Nagoya
Skip lines and join me to cook this local soul food, Miso Katsu! Learn the secrets of umami. Alternatives: Chicken/Fish/Tofu. Vegan/GF friendly. Flexible start Solo male bookings may be declined
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 58 reviewsTraditional mochi pounding and tasting in Dotonbori, Osaka
Authentic traditional mochi pounding experience in Dotonbori, Osaka! You can experience traditional mochi pounding using a mortar and mallet. You can taste the mochi on the spot and experience mochi pounding, an aspect of Japanese culture, firsthand. Everyone from children to adults can participate. This mochi-pounding experience is also suitable for halal, vegan, and vegetarian guests!
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviewsSoba Workshop: 137 Years of Craft with Your Hands
Knead, roll, and cut soba noodles in 90 minutes with an artisan from a 137-year-old soba house in Ginza. Make your own bowl of soba and taste what your hands made.
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New place to stayPrivate Wellness Tea Ceremony in Kyoto
Enjoy a private tea ceremony in a peaceful Japanese home. Relax, slow down, and experience Japanese tea culture in a quiet, mindful moment with your family or partner.
New place to stayDiscover Japanese cuisine in Karatsu
Experience Japanese food culture by tasting three types of kelp and comparing two types of dashi (broth). Make salted koji and pressed sushi, and serve seasonal dishes on Karatsu ware. You will also enjoy Japanese tea and traditional Japanese sweets. Reservations must be made at least one week in advance, and changes must be made at least three days in advance. Take a taxi to the venue. The only languages supported are French and Japanese.
New place to stayPremium Gyokuro & Mitarashi Dango Making
Experience Gyokuro, known as the King of Japanese green tea, followed by hands‑on Mitarashi dango making. Enjoy learning gentle, traditional flavors in a warm and relaxed home-style setting.
New place to stayAccompany us to purchase tuna in Toyosu and enjoy authentic nigiri sushi at Nihonbashi Sushi Kairo
Together with a sushi chef, you will enter the area of Toyosu Market that is restricted to the general public (the seafood wholesale market) and select and purchase the finest bluefin tuna. Afterward, you will move to "Sushi Kairo" in Nihonbashi, the birthplace of the fish market, where you can enjoy a completely private program that takes you through the entire process, from the butchering and slicing of the purchased tuna to the preparation of authentic nigiri sushi at the counter and finally, tasting it.
New place to stayHarvest & Cook Japanese Home Meals with 2 Bros
Pick seasonal veggies at our farm & cook real Japanese home meals together! You'll get simple recipes to easily recreate the dishes in your home country. Kumagaya station pickup included.
New place to stayVegan Japanese Cooking with Yin-Yang Balance
Experience a Japanese vegetable cooking technique called kasaneni — a layered vegetable cooking method rooted in Yin-Yang balance. Learn to create vegan friendly nourishing vegetable forward meals.
New place to stayLearn how to fillet fish from a chef in Kyoto and make sashimi
シェフの自宅で魚のおろし方を学び、刺身を作りましょう。This class is conducted in English (Basic Spanish support available)
New place to staySpecial Tempura dinner
Let's learn about traditional Japanese tempura dishes. The chef will carefully teach you how to choose ingredients and how to fry them. You will be able to make tempura at your home
New place to stayMochi pounding experience
"Mochitsuki" (rice cake pounding), an essential tradition before welcoming the Japanese New Year In this modern age of increasing mechanization, we deliberately use traditional wooden mortars and mallets to create a premium cultural experience that engages all five senses. Enjoy the rich aroma of freshly steamed glutinous rice, the powerful downward swing of the mallet, the incredible softness that can only be experienced with freshly pounded rice, and the natural sweetness of the rice.
New place to stayLet's bake Japanese sponge cake together
Hello, this is Anko, the Japanese sweet workshop.I run a Japanese confectionery class in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture.I'm good at baking Japanese sponge cake.Why not bake an authentic wooden-framed sponge cake in a home oven?Make it the same way you would cook it at a restaurant.You are sure to be impressed by the delicate texture and the moist, melt-in-the-mouth flavor.They last a long time and are perfect as gifts.
