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Uncover the world of sumo less than 30 minutes from central Tokyo! At Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka, you can feast on Chanko Nabe and Tonkatsu alongside a sumo match. After your meal, it’s your turn to square off with a former sumo wrestler.

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Try your hand at amezaiku, the traditional Japanese art of sugar sculpting, during this special workshop at a studio near Sensoji Temple in Tokyo's Asakusa district. Led by an instructor, learn to make an adorable edible rabbit the traditional way.

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Vegan food is delicious, satisfying, and fun in this vegan ramen and gyoza cooking class!

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Stroll through lush green fields, experience tea leaf picking, enjoy a Japanese tea tasting, visit a tea factory, and more!

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Experience true Tokyo nightlife with a private bar hop and izakaya crawl through Shibuya! Visit a selection of hidden bars, local watering holes, and explore the city’s backstreets alongside your English-speaking Japanese guide.

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Tour Tsukiji Market with a professional chef and learn how to make fresh sushi with ingredients from Tokyo's most famous fish market. Enjoy freshly sliced sashimi at Sushi Saisho and enjoy the restaurant's famous 'uniku' wagyu and uni dish.

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Experience Japan’s sacred atmosphere and kawaii culture with a morning walk through Meiji Shrine and Harajuku! Get lost in the surrounding nature, and make wishes at the shrine. End your morning with brunch in Harajuku, Tokyo’s fashion hub.

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A delicate craft, learn the art of wagashi and transform a mixture of sweet bean paste and mochi into delightfully artistic sweets! These sweet creations are complemented by the cup of matcha tea that you’ll also learn to whip up.

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During this unfiltered tour of Osaka, get to know the cuisine of “Japan’s Kitchen,” trying 8 local dishes at authentic eateries with a Japanese-Australian guide. Between food stops, hear stories about Osaka’s retro area, yakuza presence, and more!

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During a hands-on class in Tokyo’s historic Asakusa district, learn how to make a classic Japanese street food: taiyaki. This fish-shaped cake is usually made with sweet bean paste, but you can also select unique savory options like cheese and curry!

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This Hiroshima tour features 10+ different foods besides the standard okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) that’s famous in the area. Visit Hon Dori, one of Hiroshima’s shopping streets, then check out the winding alleys and bars with a local guide.

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Eat and drink your way through Shinjuku–Tokyo’s renowned nightlife district–alongside an English-speaking Japanese guide. Discover hidden bars, local izakayas, make friends, and lifelong memories during this private nightlife experience.

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For over 400 years, Kyoto’s Fushimi Sake District has been producing some of Japan’s most premium sake. During this sake brewery tour, visit a sake museum, tour a historic brewery, and taste a variety of sakes with a guide.

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Strolling through Kyoto’s Pontocho and Gion is like entering another era—all cobbled streets, amber lighting, and traditional architecture. Visit 4 stops and taste the delicate Kyoto cuisine, notable for its seasonal ingredients and presentation.

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Experience a beloved pastime of a bygone era aboard a private yakatabune (roofed boat). Cruise the Tokyo city waterways (Odaiba, Rainbow Bridge, Skytree), enjoy an elegant kaiseki meal prepared by renowned chefs, & more.

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Join Momoko, a sake sommelier, for a sake-tasting experience & takoyaki cooking class in Osaka! Learn about & taste a variety of sake, learn how to make takoyaki, & then enjoy freshly made takoyaki with drinks & a unique sake dessert.

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Hiroshima suffered the worst of the war, yet it became a powerful symbol of peace. On this bike tour, you’ll explore the city’s landmarks while hearing insights and stories from a local guide, and enjoy a classic Hiroshima-yaki dinner.

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In this private cooking and tasting experience in central Tokyo, you’ll learn how to make onigiri (rice balls) and take part in an amazake (fermented rice drink) tasting alongside a team of dedicated professionals.

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Centered on historic Asakusa, this tour covers Sensoji Temple (Tokyo’s oldest temple) and the neighboring Nakamise Shopping Street. Hear stories about the area from local guides and get insight into Japanese dining etiquette and food culture.

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Fukuoka locals lead this in-depth exploration of Hakata’s rich food culture. In this lunchtime tour, visit two Fukuoka markets (Yanagibashi Rengo and Sankaku) to enjoy fresh seafood and noodles before sipping coffee at a cozy kissaten.

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Watch a geisha performance and interact with real geisha in Hakata, Fukuoka! Visit the Kushida shrine and stroll the Kawabata retro shopping street with a guide, enjoy a traditional dance performance and lunch with tea and sweets.

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Learn how to make sakura chiffon cake at this one-day dessert-making workshop in Tokyo! Make sakura chiffon cake using high-quality ingredients, then get a lesson in dessert photography from a professional instructor.

Osaka’s retro Shinsekai district is designed to evoke a cross between Coney Island and Paris–and it’s truly a wonderland of street food. Get your munchies satisfied on this tour of the cheerful, bustling neighborhood.

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Join enthusiastic sake experts for a 2-hour unlimited sake tasting in Roppongi. Explore a hand-picked selection of sake from all over Japan, enjoy unique sake appetizers, and learn the history and production processes behind each variety.

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Welcome to the “kitchen of Japan”! In this Osaka food tour, try tasty treats and learn about iconic street foods while sampling a whopping total of 15 dishes — yakitori, karaage, takoyaki and more— at five different eateries in Shinsekai.

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Put on your apron and create your own onigiri and miso soup, two of Japan’s beloved breakfast and all-day snacks, in a cozy home kitchen in Namba using an original recipe. Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and more options are available.

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In this cooking class in Osaka, chef Yuki draws from her experience working at a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded izakaya restaurant to teach you how to make staple izakaya dishes. An option to enjoy three kinds of sake with your meal is available.

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Enjoy a picnic with locals at Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park and experience the Japanese tradition of hanami (cherry blossom viewing)! Enjoy a casual tea ceremony under the sakura trees and learn more about Japanese culture while nibbling on seasonal snacks.

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