Meet Sakura, a certified wagashi instructor, who welcomes you to her home for a hands-on sweets-making class, accompanied by her adorable toy poodle, Choco. Wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets, are more than a tea-time treat; they are an art form, crafted with seasonal ingredients and delicate hand shaping. In this class, you’ll learn to make two classic mochi treats: hanami dango, three colorful mochi balls on a skewer, and strawberry daifuku, soft mochi filled with a juicy strawberry.

After arriving at the venue, Sakura will introduce the recipes and demonstrate each step, showing how to shape and assemble your sweets. Following her guidance, you’ll make two strawberry daifuku and two skewers of hanami dango. Once your mochi is ready, you’ll plate and style them, take photos, and enjoy tasting your creations in Sakura’s tatami-mat tea room.

These treats are more than just food; they carry memories of festivals and family fun, offering a small taste of Japanese culture and tradition.

The class takes place in Sangenjaya, a charming former teahouse district that still retains a retro flair with vintage stores, long-standing izakaya bars, and a traditional shotengai shopping street. Located in Setagaya, the area is just a short ride from Shibuya, making it easy to reach while giving you a glimpse into local life.