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Uncover the secrets of authentic Japanese ramen in this exclusive ramen-tasting & behind the scenes tour of the first ramen restaurant to receive a Michelin star, Japanese Soba Noodles Tsuta in Tokyo’s Shibuya District.

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Join your guide, an Aussie journalist-turned-farmer, and discover Japan’s precious fresh wasabi, tasting the real deal for yourself. A rare treat, come and learn how one of the world’s most expensive crops is cultivated in Okutama.

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Would you make a good sumo wrestler? Find out in this unique restaurant in Asakusa. Watch a Japanese dance performance and a sumo bout, eat a chanko nabe wrestler meal, and, if you’re brave, suit up and challenge a real sumo wrestler in the dohyo!

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Love chewy mochi? Join this cooking class in Tokyo and learn how to make 4 versions of the beloved Japanese sweet, including ice cream mochi, strawberry daifuku, dango and isobe mochi. Then, savor your sweets with a rejuvenating cup of matcha.

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Skip the tourist traps and eat like a local in Osaka. Taste 13 delicious dishes across 5 hidden eateries, from market stalls to izakaya pubs. Plus, enjoy two drinks and insider stories from your expert local guide.

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Experience the vibrant nightlife of Kyoto! This intimate tour takes you along the cobbled walkways of the geisha district of Gion, and along the historic streets of Pontocho, stopping for dinner and drinks at cool local restaurants and niche bars.

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In the eclectic Harmonica Yokocho drinking alley, hop from bar to bar, chatting with your trilingual guide and locals, and trying creative food and drinks like horse meat shumai and tea-infused cocktails.

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This Shinjuku tour takes you to explore one of Japan’s major attractions — konbini! Join a local host in exploring four different convenience stores to find unique items and try creative food combinations that locals love.

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Take a day trip from Tokyo to Yokohama! Make ramen guided by a third-generation ramen-maker at a local, family-run ramen noodle factory. Then, prepare ramen and other Japanese dishes at a family home.

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Join this food tour in Osaka, the food capital of Japan, to dine like a local at the standing bars and gastropubs of Tenma and Kyobashi. With a small, intimate tour group, you’ll visit a local shopping street, shrine, and a retro drinking spot.

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Join the host of Japan byFood’s Youtube channel, Shizuka Anderson, for an unforgettable tour of Harajuku! Enjoy both sweet and savory street food, purikura photos, shopping, and a meal together with drinks.

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Make authentic Japanese sushi from scratch at a cooking class in Asakusa, a historic district in Tokyo! Your expert hosts will guide you from rice to roll, teaching you about the history and culture surrounding sushi and the famed Asakusa district.

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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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Discover the art of sushi making in this masterclass led by Chef Takahoshi Hiroshi at Sushi Hajime, a cozy underground sushi restaurant near Shibuya Station. After the class, enjoy a sushi lunch with sake, dessert and tea.

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From broth to toppings, put together your ideal ramen bowl. This Kabukicho experience is a casual cooking class suited for solo travelers or if you’re traveling with friends.

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Make sushi in Tokyo’s Asakusa district! Learn how to make temari (bite-sized sushi balls) and maki (hand-rolled sushi) with professional English-speaking hosts while learning about Japanese cooking traditions and the history of Asakusa along the way.

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Embark on a walking tour of Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji Fish Market alongside an English-speaking guide! Feast on fresh seafood, hop around various food stalls, learn about the market’s history, engage with vendors, and make memories to last a lifetime.

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Curious about the colorful world of Japanese fake food samples? Find out how these realistic-looking food samples are made and join a hands-on workshop in Tokyo to create your very own bowl of ramen, tart charm, cupcake charm, or parfait.

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Learn to make ramen! Join Chef Shu in his kitchen and become a ramen chef yourself. With prepped ingredients and expert guidance, create and savor your own ramen. Uncover ramen's art, innovation, and pure deliciousness in this cooking lesson.

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Become a Japanese ramen chef for the day! Join this intensive ramen-making class at a restaurant in Meguro to learn from a seasoned ramen chef, discover the history of ramen, make original-recipe ramen & gyoza, then feast on your mouthwatering meal.

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Indulge in a premium dining course, learn to whisk matcha to enjoy with traditional sweets and bask in the sights of a historical treasure trove in this experience in a 280-year-old teahouse inside the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno.

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Learn the traditional art of sushi-making at a 100-year old restaurant in Tokyo! Enjoy a hands-on class with a sushi industry professional, learning two methods of shaping sushi: kotegaeshi and tategaeshi.

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Discover the warmth of Japanese omotenashi (hospitality) during this traditional Japanese tea ceremony at a renovated townhouse in Kyoto. Join tea master Randy Channell for a peaceful tea ritual featuring Kyoto matcha and local sweets.

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Hit 3 top ramen spots in Shibuya and Ebisu. Eating a total of 6 mini bowls, discover the range of Japanese ramen types and get insights into ramen culture!

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Love ramen and crafts? Creativity and cooking combine in this hands-on ceramic bowl painting and ramen cooking class in Gion, Kyoto’s premier entertainment district where art and tradition flourish.

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Join ramen expert Hiroshi, who comes from a family with generations in the business of ramen-making, and take a personalized tour in Tokyo, trying two different styles of ramen at two of his recommended ramen shops.

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Make traditional Japanese desserts at a wagashi-making class near Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto! Spend time in a traditional home, make then enjoy 3 wagashi sweets & matcha tea.

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