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One of Tokyo’s most charming neighborhoods, Yanaka Ginza is off the usual tourist track. Come sample Japanese street foods, learn about the area’s history, and absorb the flavors and sights of this adorable cat-themed shopping street!

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In this private sushi masterclass in Ikebukuro (central Tokyo), learn about sushi history, etiquette, and traditions while learning to make three different kinds with a pro chef with over 10 years of experience. Families welcome!

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Join Chisei, a professional tea instructor, for a Japanese tea-tasting & matcha-making experience in Tokyo. You’ll try & compare 5 varieties of tea, enjoy Japanese sweets (wagashi), & then make matcha with a bamboo tea whisk.

Join Takeshi, your cheerful guide and companion for the day, as you embark on an izakaya hopping adventure in Kyoto! Visit two local izakayas, enjoy food and drinks at each location, and then end at a cozy ramen restaurant.

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Experience Asakusa from an observation deck, and take to the streets for a more intimate look at must-see spots like Sensoji. Finish the experience with a dinner accompanied by lovely live performances with traditional Japanese instruments!

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Take an enlightening tour through traditional Asakusa, walking through and learning about the history of each landmark. Finish the day by hopping between three distinct izakayas to wine and dine like the locals.

Enjoy Nakameguro’s quaint yet lively nighttime vibes with an experienced tour guide and fellow foodie! While away the hours full of delicious nighttime food and drink at lantern-lit restaurants near the iconic Meguro River.

Learn how to cook and present various Japanese homestyle vegetarian & vegan dishes using seasonal vegetables with the help of a seasoned chef! The experience also includes how to make different sauces and dressings for the dishes.

Learn about the basics of traditional Buddhist Shojin cuisine and cook various vegetarian dishes! Experience includes a specialist-guided Shojin cuisine cooking session, mini-lectures and a goma dofu demonstration - all in English!

Katsuobushi (bonito flakes) is an essential building block of Japanese cuisine. In Mie, join a guided tour of a katsuobushi factory with a detailed explanation of the production process, and enjoy a meal featuring freshly-shaved bonito flakes.

Led by a bilingual guide, this adventurous tour takes you cycling through the backstreets of Asakusa, strolling through Tsukiji Fish Market, and cruising down the Sumida River on a boat, with a view of the stunning Tokyo skyline.

Why is Okinawa home to the most centenarians in the world? It might just have to do with the cuisine! Learn to cook Ryukyu cuisine with an English-speaking cooking instructor during this cooking class in Okinawa.

Choosing from 2 different styles, learn the secrets of how to make a delicious Japanese style omelet with fried rice during this omurice making class in Ninomiya, Kanagawa Prefecture, a perfect stop on the way to Mt. Fuji, Izu, Odawara and Hakone.

Make a delicious chicken teriyaki meal in this private cooking class with a foodie and culinary researcher in central Kyoto. Gluten-free, vegan, halal-friendly and vegetarian options can be accommodated (with deep-fried tofu instead of chicken).

Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in central Fukuoka. Meet your host in Ohori Park, experience a tea ceremony led by a master, enjoy tea with sweets, and prepare matcha.

This creative experience in Osaka combines two ancient Japanese arts: calligraphy and tea ceremony. Practice calligraphy and learn to write your name in Japanese, then enjoy a traditional tea ceremony with sweets in a tatami room.

Let Nadja take you on a fascinating tour of Kyoto’s historic geisha district Gion. Then end the day at an exclusive restaurant with a 7-course meal of fugu pufferfish, with a guide that works at a three Michelin-starred restaurant.

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Embark on a seafood adventure in Ehime! Watch a bonito fish landing & auction, learn how experts select premium fish, & then select one for yourself. Learn how to cut bonito with a professional chef, & then taste/compare different types of bonito.

Spend the day in Ainan Town, a charming port town in Ehime. Decorate a lampshade using colorful noble scallop shells (Jewel of the Sea/Hiougi-Gai), then enjoy a mouthwatering feast featuring Japanese scallops, fresh seafood, and local specialties.

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Spend the night as a Japanese salaryman! This private izakaya tour in Shimbashi will take you off the beaten path to local izakaya, teach you about Japanese food, drinking culture, & customs. Enjoy izakaya dishes, seafood, sake, & pork skewers.

Learn about Japanese culture, customs, & traditions during this interactive experience in Tokyo’s charming Setagaya neighborhood. Enjoy a professionally made sushi lunch, a Japanese tea ceremony demonstration, & learn how to make & serve matcha tea.

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Explore the world of sake, otherwise known as rice wine or nihonshu. Tour Gifu’s esteemed Daruma Masamune Sake Brewery, learn about the production process, experience a sake tasting, then visit a special cellar filled with rare vintage sake bottles.

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Meander through Otaru, an age-old trading town in Hokkaido. Explore Otaru Canal, meander through Sakaimachi Street's quaint alleys, discover the Triangular Market (seafood & produce), enjoy a fresh seafood bowl, & take part in a sake tasting.

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Upskill your noodle knowledge with this Nagahama Ramen walking tour in Fukuoka! Join a Nagahama Ramen info session, tour key town landmarks, try ramen at 2 revered establishments, and practice ordering entirely in Japanese.

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Tour Zuiryuji Temple, Toyama’s only temple designated as a National Treasure, with its head priest in this unique experience in Takaoka. Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony with expertly prepared matcha and wagashi confectioneries.

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Take a morning stroll around Yusentei Park, the historic home of a samurai. Explore the park’s gardens and waterfalls, feed the lake’s koi fish, and relax with a cup of tea. End the tour with Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki or delicious sushi.

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Ancient temple life, luxurious Japanese dining, and regional cuisine. Partner farms provide local, fresh ingredients. Experience Buddhist meditation with monks at a religious ceremony. Take home handmade souvenirs and appreciate artisan ceramics.

Enrich your Japanese food experience by not only eating, but learning how to cook! Make okonomiyaki and golden soup using halal-certified ingredients and equipment, ensuring safety and comfort, in this cooking class in Tokyo.

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