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Unleash your inner confectionary artist with a nerikiri-making class in Kyoto! Join Nariko to learn how to make 5 different nerikiri (Japanese wagashi sweets) then enjoy a matcha-making & tasting experience.

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Make assorted sushi rolls in this family-friendly sushi making class less than 30 minutes by train from Osaka Castle & Osaka Station. Your host is a bilingual Japanese-American who will teach you to roll sushi like a samurai!

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This private tour welcomes small groups of up to 8 guests for an intimate exploration of Shinjuku Golden Gai, Tokyo’s nightlife hub right at the heart of Kabukicho. Enjoy food and drinks at 3 bars chosen by your guide to suit your preferences.

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Have 30 minutes to spare? If so, why not learn to make traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi)? In this fun short class with a friendly instructor near Aoto Station, you’ll use healthy, plant-based ingredients to make 2 types of nerikiri sweets.

During this cooking class in Nagoya, learn how to make teriyaki chicken, savory egg custard, tempura, and karaage (Japanese fried chicken). Join your kind host in her traditional tatami-floored home, a 100-year-old renovated storehouse!

Delve into the authentic side of Japanese drinking culture in this evening exploration of two classic bars (an izakaya and a retro snack bar) led by a local host in Shimbashi. Expect drinks, karaoke, traditional Japanese games, and more.

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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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In this sushi making class near Gion and Nishiki Market, less than 10 minutes by train from Kyoto Station, savor the quintessential flavors of Kyoto. Learn to make three kinds of sushi, taste local seasonings, and indulge in dessert.

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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Weave through two of Sendai’s nostalgic drinking alleys, Bunka Yokocho and Iroha Yokocho, during this bar hopping tour. This intimate night out features three izakaya gastropubs where you’ll be seated elbow-to-elbow with your neighbor.

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Dive into the world of sake with local expert and sommelier Mizuki. Sample 12 different kinds of sake with light bites and learn all about their different flavor profiles, production methods, and more, in this experience in central Tokyo.

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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.

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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With the careful guidance of a certified wagashi expert, you can learn how to make nerikiri wagashi, or, as we like to call it, edible art. Shape the dough into a seasonal motif and enjoy with a cup of freshly brewed matcha.

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Discover Japan’s National Drink in this all-you-can-drink sake tasting led by an English-speaking sake sommelier in a modern bar near Shibuya Station. Learn the history and culture of sake as you sample your choice from 60 bottles.

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Stroll through the lantern-lit streets of Gion, Japan’s most famous geisha district, in this family-friendly Kyoto food and walking tour. See Pontocho and the Yasaka Shrine, and enjoy sashimi, tempura, karaage and drinks at two izakaya restaurants.

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Explore downtown Nagoya with a local guide, trying the famous local dishes, from miso nikomi udon to chicken wings to a local eel delicacy! Learn all about the history, sights, and cuisine of Aichi prefecture’s capital city.

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Make a customized bowl of ramen in Kyoto with gluten-free, halal, pescetarian, vegetarian, and vegan options. Learn how to make the noodles from scratch and personalize the broth for a unique and delicious ramen experience.

Think outside the (bento) box during this fun online cooking class! Using easy-to-find ingredients, you’ll make an adorable themed bento featuring cartoon characters. These packed lunch boxes are as cute as they are delicious.

Join a 4-hour guided walking tour of Tokyo’s largest entertainment district–Shinjuku! Visit essential landmarks like Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho, Nishi-Shinjuku, Godzilla & more. This tour includes Japanese food & is FREE for kids!

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Learn about sustainable tea production from local farmers in Shizuoka, Japan’s green tea capital. Tour a tea plantation, pick the freshest leaves to make tea and tempura and bask in the views of Mt Fuji in this unique experience.

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Join a tea ceremony experience in Kyoto! Learn about the history of Japanese tea, watch a ceremonial matcha demonstration, and make and enjoy matcha and traditional wagashi sweets. You’ll leave with newfound knowledge and unforgettable memories!

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Up to 80 people can join this soba-making class near Lake Kawaguchi. From kneading to rolling to cutting, experienced chefs will guide participants through every step of making the ultra-pure Oshino-Hakkai soba, a Yamanashi specialty!

Come to Uji, Kyoto – the birthplace of tea in Japan – for a hands-on tea experience. Grind tea leaves, whisk your own bowl of matcha, attend an authentic tea ceremony at a beautiful tea house, and indulge in a meal of tea soba and matcha rice cakes.

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Learn how to make delicious udon and dorayaki from scratch in this cooking class that blends tradition, art, craftsmanship, and culture. Eat your meal from exquisite Japanese ceramic dishes, adding to the authentic and captivating experience.

With a local by your side, explore the street food culture of Osaka! Stroll through Dotonbori’s food stall area and eat your way through Kuromon Shopping Street. Visit a charming little temple and, after some snacking, enjoy a lunch of your choice!

Make wagashi (traditional Japanese desserts), matcha, & enjoy a tea ceremony (sado) demonstration in Tokyo’s quaint Setagaya neighborhood. This experience includes an expert, English-speaking guide & a take-home souvenir.

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Great for families, this cooking class is near Ikebukuro, Tokyo’s pop culture and anime mecca! Learn how to make sushi rolls and tamagoyaki rolled omelet with a professional chef, and enjoy them with matcha green tea and wagashi sweets.

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