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Become a master confectioner with a wagashi-making workshop in Tokyo! Learn how to make nerikiri (a traditional Japanese confectionery), master the art of matcha tea-making, then enjoy your handmade treats with your classmates and instructor.

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Fresh seafood for breakfast? Say no more. This morning tour of Tsukiji Fish Market might be the best way to start your day. Stroll around the market, check out the fresh seafood on display, and learn about the area from your English-speaking guide.

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Enjoy a day on the mikan farm while harvesting fresh mandarin oranges with local farmers in Yawatahama, Ehime prefecture. Make fresh juice and homemade marmalade from the premium unshu mikan picked from beautiful mountainside terraced farms.

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Join a professional sushi chef and learn to make sushi in Akihabara, Tokyo’s hub for all things technology and subculture. Dress like a true chef, cut fish, and learn to mold sushi rice by hand, then enjoy your delicious sushi meal.

Chef Yuki draws from her experience at a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded izakaya to teach this cooking class where you’ll make 3 kinds of sushi (nigiri, hosomaki, and futomaki), and prepare a classic Japanese miso soup under her expert guidance.

Peel back the curtain of Japan’s national sport on a walking tour of Ryogoku Sumo Town! Visit local landmarks, view the training stables, learn about the history of sumo, then stop for a Chanko Nabe (hot-pot) meal at a primo local restaurant.

Join a local organic farmer in the sugarcane fields of Okinawa, try freshly squeezed sugarcane juice, tour the banana farm, and make a delicious dessert of caramelized bananas. Fun and interactive, this tour is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Roll your own sushi under the expert guidance of instructors and chefs. Eat some delicious sushi and learn about sushi etiquette in this family-friendly class at a sushi school!

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Want to learn how to make traditional Japanese sweets like mochi and dango? Expand your culinary skills in this private cooking class with the help of a friendly, certified instructor. Enjoy your sweet creation with a view of Tokyo’s Kanda River.

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You’re invited to a Japanese dinner party! Join Yoichi and his wife in the kitchen for a Japanese dinner party with a view of Tokyo Tower. Dinner includes appetizers, a main, dessert, good conversation, and unique cultural insights.

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Make tempura with a world renowned chef in Tokyo! Join Chef Koichiro Shimura at his high-end tempura restaurant to learn valuable culinary skills, hear industry stories, make fresh tempura, then a tempura omakase lunch course.

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An old-school shopping street that’s a bit of a local secret, Sugamo is popular among the older demographic, but offers delights for all ages. From charming sweets shops to eclectic handicrafts, explore the “Harajuku for Old Ladies” on a guided tour!

Looking for a vegan food tour in Tokyo? This dessert tour in Asakusa, Tokyo’s historic district, features four different Japanese treats that are 100% plant-based. Learn all about traditional wagashi (Japanese sweets), from an English-speaking guide.

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Saijo, Hiroshima, is one of Japan’s top 3 sake brewing towns. On this tour, find out how their high-quality sake is made, visiting local sake breweries and honing your palate with tastings at each. Then try bishu nabe, a local hot pot made with sake!

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Experience the heat of Japan’s volcanic energy in Ibusuki, Southern Kyushu. Relax in a warm sand bath and refresh with an okra smoothie; then, harvest and steam seasonal vegetables, and have them for lunch with Ibusuki eel, a regional delicacy!

Connect with the essence of Kyoto as you stroll along the machiya houses, shrines and bridges of Gion’s alleyways with a knowledgeable guide, and indulge in a multi-course kappo dinner customized to your preferences.

Join Hiroshi–your adventurous guide–for an private tour of Nishiki Market in Kyoto! You’ll learn about the market’s history, tour the stalls, sample foods, learn how the famed tsukemono (pickles) are made, then toast with a shot of sake.

Sip on sake as your expert host guides you on a tour of a 270-year-old brewery! You’ll learn about their original brewing process, taste different types of sake, and get an exclusive glimpse into the world of nihonshu (sake).

This delicious lunch cooking class is both educational and fun. Enjoy a Japanese-style houtou hotpot making experience with professional instruction. Noodle pulling and cutting with tools, ingredients and a meal are included.

Experience Osaka nightlife like a local with guidance from an English-speaking guide. You’ll stroll through Tenjinbashi, an entertainment district that’s mainly frequented by locals, for quintessential Japanese street foods and drinks.

Learn to make a restaurant-worthy meal in this traditional cooking class in Kanazawa! From dashimaki tamago and nigiri sushi to Kanazawa-style duck stew, you'll be making both famous and lesser-known regional Japanese cuisine dishes.

Step into the world of sushi with a cooking class in a 100-year-old sushi restaurant in Asakusa. In this premium class, a professional chef will teach you everything from molding rice to cutting seafood to making 4 types of sushi.

No need to travel all the way to Osaka to enjoy takoyaki, the city’s iconic sizzling octopus dumplings! Learn how to make this Japanese comfort food in a class only a few minutes from Shinjuku Station, right in the heart of Tokyo.

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Enjoy a fun night in one of Japan’s ramen capitals — Hakata in Fukuoka Prefecture! Make new friends over food and drinks at a local izakaya, then head to a hidden ramen spot that is loved by locals for a late night bowl.

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A popular coastal town and sightseeing location, Kamakura is just a short train ride from Tokyo. Join Yoko in her Kamakura home and learn how to make makizushi (rolled sushi) and 3-4 side dishes. As a bonus, you’ll also join a calligraphy lesson!

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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 the difference between daiginjo and junmai in a sake masterclass led by a sake-loving restaurant manager only 5 minutes from Shibuya Station. Taste 10 distinct varieties paired with light bites, while learning all about Japan’s national drink.

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Join a certified sake navigator and enthusiast foodie in an izakaya hopping experience tailored to your food preferences in Sapporo, Hokkaido! Enjoy good food with a friendly guide as you explore the gourmet scene of Japan’s northernmost capital.

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