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Only 10 min by train from Kyoto Station, Midori welcomes travelers of all ages for a private cooking class where you can make a traditional Japanese takoyaki meal suited to your dietary needs! Gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options available.

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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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 nostalgic tour of Tokyo’s charming Setagaya ward! With the guidance of your knowledgeable host (KT), you’ll hop on a retro tram, stop by local cafes, sample tasty street foods and sweet snacks, and visit Gotokuji Cat Temple.

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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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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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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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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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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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Experience Japanese home cooking with hosts Yuka and Hitomi in central Nagoya! Cook popular washoku dishes in a state-of-the-art cooking studio, taste dashi and seasonings made in Aichi Prefecture, and enjoy your homemade meal with green tea.

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In this private tour, a local guide will take you to explore Kannawa, a hot spring area in the hells of Beppu. Enjoy the hot springs (by either soaking or steaming) and prepare the local comfort food (jigokumushi) with hot spring steam.

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Explore historical sites in Japan’s ancient capital: Asuka, Nara! In this private experience, you’ll make your own soy sauce in a brewery with over 100 years of history and enjoy a traditional skewered dumpling treat (mitarashi dango) with tea.

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This Harajuku night tour takes you to hidden bars for drinks, karaoke and socializing with friendly locals. Led by a snack bar expert, enjoy delicious food, fun activities, and a unique nighttime Tokyo adventure.

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Led by a professional chef, learn about Japanese food culture in this cooking class on the main island of Okinawa. You’ll make two classic Japanese dishes — ramen and gyoza — and enjoy a delicious lunch while taking in the views of the blue ocean.

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Experience the fleeting beauty of cherry blossom season in Osaka. Explore a nostalgic district with your guide, tasting seasonal snacks and street foods along the way. Enjoy lunch at a local joint, and finish the tour in a beautiful sakura spot!

Sitting at the counter seat in front of a sushi chef, discover the meaning of “omotenashi,” Japanese hospitality, during this Standard Sushi Omakase Dining Experience.

This nine-course meal features ayu sweetfish, the product of the 1300-year old practice of cormorant fishing. Unique to the waters that flow through Gifu, the versatile fish is prepared as sushi, charcoal-grilled, fried into tempura, and more!

Join your friendly host Mayuko in her home kitchen for an intensive Japanese home-cooking bootcamp. Over the course of 4 classes, she will teach you all about the traditional ingredients and techniques used in home kitchens across Japan.

Delve into the history of Japanese sweets and learn how to make nerikiri (traditional Japanese sweets) that look like edible art pieces with the help of an English-speaking nationally licensed instructor.

Discover why foodies from all over Japan, and the world, come to Tsukiji Market in search of the best seafood. Encounter market stalls with open grills, spice shops, fish wholesalers, and restaurants serving freshly caught seafood.

Learn how to create some of Japan’s favorite dishes, from comforting Japanese curry to festive shabu-shabu, in this Tokyo class. All ingredients and equipment are halal and can be enjoyed by all!

Have a taste of traditional Japanese cuisine with cha-kaiseki! Enjoy five beautiful dishes representing Japan’s nature and history, at a teahouse steeped in Japanese art and culture. Take part in the following tea ceremony for a complete experience.

Learn all about Mie Prefecture's fishing culture by spending a typical working day with local fishermen in the Kumano region. Guests will dine upon the fresh catches of the day and taste the seafood that the prefecture is famous for.

Learn how to make a trio of classic dishes at the oldest cooking school in Japan! You’ll make yaki onigiri, tonjiru soup, and karaage chicken while learning about Japanese culinary traditions from a professional instructor.

Join Aoki-san, a certified cooking instructor, for a hands-on Japanese cooking class in Setagaya (Tokyo). Learn Japanese cooking techniques & make shogayaki (ginger pork) & side dishes (rice, miso soup, shredded cabbage salad, potato salad).

Join a nature walk through serene local gardens in Setagaya, Tokyo, then embark on a maki sushi cooking adventure guided by a certified Japanese cooking instructor! Lunch includes your handmade maki sushi along with side dishes, dessert, & drinks.

Join Noriko-san for a hands-on, social, & fun cooking class in Osaki (Tokyo). Make a bear-shaped sushi rolls, a cute character roll, & a heart-shaped rolled omelet. After you’ve sushi-rolled your heart out, enjoy your handmade meal.

In this limited-time event, learn the art of shodo calligraphy performance from a local master at Miyazaki’s Aoshima Shrine and finish off with a Michelin-starred meal using local ingredients, and a cocktail from one of the World’s 50 Best Bars.