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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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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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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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Join Chef Takuma in Osaka for a fun, hands-on sushi and tempura class! Using fresh ingredients, you’ll learn authentic recipes, hear stories of Japanese culture, and create tasty dishes to share with loved ones. Perfect for all ages and skill levels!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Immerse yourself in Japanese izakaya culture by making three classic dishes at a local izakaya in Kyoto before sitting down to enjoy your meal with a complimentary drink as you kanpai (cheers) with your group!

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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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Visit a ramen shop for a mini tour that introduces the tricks and tools of the trade. After learning about the inner workings of a ramen kitchen, you’ll make your very own bowl of ramen from scatch!

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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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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 ramen-making expert at this masterclass in Tokyo! Learn the history of ramen, how to make tonkotsu ramen, toppings, & gyoza from Yoshi Shishido–a seasoned ramen chef. This class takes place at a professional cooking studio.

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Take to Hakata’s streets and numerous yatai food stalls with a local expert and fellow food lover! Experience the various foods, from ramen and gyoza to international cuisine, and enjoy some special stalls popular with the locals.

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Experience true Tokyo nightlife with a private bar hop and izakaya crawl through Shibuya! Visit a selection of hidden bars, local watering holes, and explore the city’s backstreets alongside your English-speaking Japanese guide.

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Make strawberry daifuku and hanami dango mochi sweets with a wagashi expert in Setagaya district’s Sangenjaya, a bustling local area with retro shops and cafes near Shibuya. Enjoy your chewy treats in your host’s traditional tatami tea room!

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Find your new favorite sake in this unique sake tasting with an expert in a futuristic bar in Shibuya. Taste 5 types of sake from different areas of Japan and enjoy a 1-hour free flow of sake while learning insights from an expert!

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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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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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