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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.

Discover the versatility of tofu in this home cooking class where you’ll make tofu hamburger steak, agedashi-tofu (deep fried tofu) and shiraae (salad with tofu dressing) with a seasoned host at her home in Tokyo’s Setagaya area.

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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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Explore oddities and curiosities in Tokyo’s Meguro ward! With a guide by your side, hop on a bike & visit a mysterious museum, curious vending machine, climb a mysterious mountain, & enjoy some treats at a cool cafe.

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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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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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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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Master two classic Japanese dishes — ramen and gyoza — in this home cooking class in Kobe. A local host will welcome you to her home kitchen, where you’ll make classic shoyu ramen paired with crispy gyoza filled with vegetables, pork and meat.

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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!

Learn how to serve matcha in the traditional style of a Japanese tea ceremony or learn to serve and taste five different kinds of Kagoshima tea in this unique tea experience in Kagoshima City.

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!

Touring Kanazawa on a bike is a breeze! Cycle through historic landmarks, the geisha district, and scenic mountainside paths at a leisurely pace. Then, have a lunch of local Kanazawa fermented foods and learn about katanas.

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.

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.