Homemade Udon and Traditional Calligraphy Class in Tokyo

Organized by Wakana
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Duration
3.5 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 6 guests
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Family-friendly
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Japanese, English
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Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescetarian, With recipe, Private Experience

Immerse yourself in the everyday life of a Tokyoite as you learn about Japanese culture through cooking udon and create your own calligraphy artwork.

Highlights

  • Learn how to make delicious homemade udon noodles from scratch

  • Use traditional calligraphy tools to write a personal kanji character

  • Discuss elements of Japanese culture with a local, bilingual resident of Tokyo in their home studio

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Take a break from the busy sights and sounds of Tokyo and immerse yourself in a hands-on cultural experience where food meets art! Join your host in their local home studio to learn how to make udon noodles from scratch, and try your hand at traditional Japanese calligraphy too. Your host is a licensed dietician and expert calligrapher, who is passionate about connecting people from around the world through cooking and calligraphy. During this cozy cultural exchange, you can learn all about everyday life in Japan and what it’s like living in Tokyo as a local.


After a warm welcome, you will learn how to prepare udon noodles from scratch. Udon are a traditional type of Japanese noodle, which are typically thicker and more plump than ramen noodles, however you can definitely find thinner or fatter regional variants. Although it seems simple, you might be surprised by how physical the process is! Prepare yourself to knead, stomp, and cut it just right! You’ll walk away with all the knowledge you need to make this noodle dish at home.


However, after making the noodle dough, it will need to rest. While you wait, this is your chance to learn the ancient art of calligraphy. Your host will teach you to write a kanji character of your choosing. Using a brush, ink, and careful calligraphy techniques, you will have a chance to practice different strokes and master them elegantly!


Once the dough has rested, you will learn how to cut the homemade noodles individually with a special knife and chopping technique. You will get to eat the freshly made udon on the spot after briefly boiling them to perfection, and receive a recipe to take home as well. Enjoy your comforting noodles while enjoying some conversation with your host and share stories about your experiences in Japan.

What You Get

Ingredients and tools to make udon noodles from scratch
Traditional calligraphy painting class
Take home udon recipe
Transportation to and from the venue

Good To Know

  • Please do not come barefoot as it will be held in a local home; otherwise you need to purchase socks
  • Please come with older casual clothes just in case (we will be using ink for the calligraphy)

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • All classes are held in a private residence. It’s within walking distance from both Akihabara and Ueno Stations (10 and 15 minutes respectively). The exact location and address of the residence will be given upon the confirmation of your booking.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.

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Saahil Mehta
March 30, 2024
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So much fun! So tasty! Amazing service and patient teacher. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Tokyo. Although we had dietary restrictions, the host Watana was so accommodating and made it...read more

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Colin Thomson
July 07, 2023
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My wife and I had a fantastic time with Wakana, learning about both Calligraphy and Udon noodles. Wakana gave us a warm welcome and was a great host for the experience. She talked us through both t...read more

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Daniel Jayes
March 29, 2023
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Had a great experience learning to make udon noodles and do caligraphy with Wakama. She was very nice and responsive between the time we booked until the class itself. The udon itself was the best...read more

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Shawna Mack
February 21, 2023
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We had a wonderful time with Wakana and feel confident we can make udon in the future! She was great with my boys and it was fun to meet her family as well. She speaks excellent English and has l...read more

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