Seasonal Festive Japanese Cooking Class

Learn all about the culture of seasonality through these cooking classes that celebrate Japanese cuisine. Not only will you learn how to cook delicious recipes, but you'll also learn about Japanese customs and the history of the different seasonal events. In this cooking class, you will learn more about a seasonal festival or custom, particularly about its history and the traditions surrounding it. Some examples include Hina matsuri (Girl's Day in March), Tanabata (Star festival in July), and Tsukimi festivals (Moon viewing festival in September). When you arrive, you will receive a complimentary welcome drink/tea accompanied by seasonal Japanese sweets. You will first receive an introduction and explanation surrounding the ritual and the food you will make. Then you will experience hands-on cooking with a demonstration. After that, you will get to eat what you have made and clean up. In the end, you will also receive a little seasonal gift to take home with you. Events by month: *Menus are subject to change depending on the availability of ingredients *All menu comes with complementary snack, sweet or drink. *Please inquire with us if you need additional information for each monthly menu. August: Tsukimi (Moon Viewing Festival) Kuri gohan (Chestnut rice) Miso soup + 2 side dishes September: Shinmai (Newly Harvested Rice) Kinoko Gohan (Rice with Autumn mushroom) Imo Jiru (MISO soup with taro potatoes and vegetables) Sanma (saury) no shio yaki (Salt grilled fish in season) + 1 side dish October: Shichigosan (Celebration of Children’s Healthy Growth) Osekihan (Glutenous rice with red beans) + 2 side dishes November: To-ji and O-misoka (Winter Solstice and New Years Eve) Toshikoshi soba (if you are allergic to buckwheat noodles, udon can be alternative) Tofu hotpot) + 2 to 3 side dishes December: Oshogatsu (New Years) Ozoni + 3 more side dishes