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Learn how to make sushi in Tokyo’s Tsukiji area, home to the city’s historical fish market. Under the guidance of a sushi master, you’ll make nigiri, roll maki and enjoy a delectable sushi meal with miso soup and tea.

Delve into Buddhist history and cuisine in this private experience in the ancient Ekoin Temple in Koyasan, Wakayama. Taste authentic vegetarian Buddhist cuisine (shojin ryori) and experience a goma fire prayer ritual performed by monks.

Restore body and mind in this spiritual experience in Ekoin, a temple with over 1,200 years of history in the lush forests of Koyasan, Wakayama, where you can savor a vegan Buddhist lunch and participate in a traditional meditation guided by monks.

Experience a thrilling Japanese summer tradition — nagashi somen! Catch noodles flowing down a bamboo slide, dip them in sauce and enjoy them with condiments in this fun family-friendly experience in a 100-year-old renovated house in Beppu.

Let your creativity bloom with a fun crafting class in Shinjuku! Design the mini flower garden of your dreams and enjoy a signature parfait in a Shinjuku cafe known for its flower-adorned architecture and delicious sweets.

Explore the rich flavors of soy sauce, learn cooking tips, and taste five unique soy sauces paired with Japanese dishes in this workshop with food tastings at a long-established sushi restaurant near Nijo Castle in central Kyoto.

Few dishes are more comforting than a warm and crispy home-cooked katsu curry! In this cooking class near the Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, you’ll learn how to make this classic Japanese dish with friendly local hosts.

Uncover the taste, aroma and traditions of Japan’s millenary tea culture in this tasting and tea ceremony experience in front of the University of Tokyo. Savor four varieties of Japanese tea and sweets, and receive a certificate of completion.

Sake is so much more than just a drink. During this sake tasting in Tokyo’s Nishi-Azabu area, you’ll discover how the famous Japanese beverage is made and the ways temperature, drinking vessels and food pairing can affect the flavor.

Get your step count in on this walking tour where you can discover the food culture of Osaka, known as the “Kitchen of Japan”, while exploring its landmarks, including the Kuromon Market, Nipponbashi Denden Town, Shinsekai district and more.

Both newcomers and long-time enthusiasts are welcome to join this sake tasting in Shinjuku's Kabukicho area. Sip on eight varieties of sake from across Japan with snack pairings and learn what goes into Japan’s incredibly versatile national drink.

Be a part of an 800-year-old sword-making tradition in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, one of the world's top knife producers, as you craft your own Damascus knife under the expert guidance of a master bladesmith with 50 years of experience.

Indulge your sweet tooth as you eat baked delights and sweet treats on the streets of Tokyo’s Jiyugaoka neighborhood. Eat Japan’s famous fluffy pancakes and try Hokkaido ice cream before winding down with a Japanese tea ceremony.

This exclusive experience includes premium seats, light snacks and a drink at the 2025 Grand Sumo Tournament in Ryogoku Kokugikan, followed by a luxurious kaiseki dinner across Tokyo Bay aboard a traditional yakatabune boat.

Guarantee your spot at the 2025 Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo stadium. Enjoy the thrilling atmosphere, unique decor, and, of course, watch sumo bouts from your premium seat. Includes one yakitori skewer and a drink.

This one-day exploration of Shizuoka takes you from tea farms to samurai residences to enjoy a tea ceremony and traditional art performances. Taste some of Japan’s finest teas and indulge in kaiseki dining, with all transportation included.

In this quick and easy sushi-making class in central Osaka, sear and torch wagyu beef to make wagyu sushi and prepare side dishes to enjoy a delicious meal with incredible views of the city, guided by a friendly bilingual host.

Discover the art of vegetarian sushi with Chef Yuki during this plant-based cooking class in Osaka. Learn to make three different types of sushi and miso soup using traditional cooking techniques with a modern twist.

Join this gluten-free ramen and gyoza cooking class in Osaka and make bouncy noodles and delicate gyoza wrappers with rice flour. Master the recipes for both traditional soy sauce ramen and modern tomato ramen to enjoy with gluten-free gyoza.

Learn how to make three lesser-known types of sushi at this cooking class in Nagoya! Grandma Junko will teach you about Japanese culinary traditions and how to make rose-shaped maki sushi, chakin sushi, and oshizushi.

Explore Kamakura’s best sites with a professional guide. Visit real-life anime locations like Kamakura Kokomae Station (from ‘Slam Dunk’), sample street foods at Komachi Dori, & visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.

Make colorful Japanese wagashi at a hands-on confectionery class in Tokyo (Kitaminemachi). Join Satoko, an instructor from the Wagashi Promotion Association of Japan, to make seasonal fruit daifuku and sanshoku dango.

Try your hand at making traditional Japanese sweets in Setagaya, Tokyo! Choose from 5 classes and make your wagashi of choice: fruit daifuku, nerikiri, hanami dango skewers, and more, with certified wagashi instructor Kaoru.

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You might have tried mochi, but do you know how to make it? Stop by this mochi-making class for a demonstration on how to make delicious traditional mochi sweets, and discover the connection between mochi and Japanese history and culture.

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Savor five cups of sake with a course meal featuring vegan Chinese dishes that accentuate each cup in this sake tasting in Tokyo. Guided by a sake sommelier, you’ll discover the rich history and traditions of Japan’s UNESCO-recognized rice wine.

Join a 4-hour guided food and adventure tour in Ikebukuro! This family-friendly experience includes a game center, a food-themed park, and tasty treats like sushi, yakitori, wagyu, takoyaki, and sweets. Children can join FREE of charge!

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Try your hand at Japanese home cooking staples in this cozy cooking class in Shibuya’s Ebisu area. You’ll cook, steam, fill and shape rice into onigiri rice balls, and learn the authentic way to roll a Japanese-style omelet (tamagoyaki).

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Few foods provide more comfort than the savory chicken rice topped with a fluffy Japanese-style omelet, a combination known as “omurice”. In this cooking class, discover how to make this dish with pro cooking instructors in Shibuya’s Ebisu area.

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