Tokyo Sweets Experience: Make Nerikiri and Drink Matcha

Join Satoko, a professional instructor from the Wagashi Promotion Association of Japan, for a hands-on wagashi lesson in a quiet, charming neighborhood of Tokyo. You’ll make seasonal nerikiri sweets from scratch and enjoy them with matcha tea that you also prepare yourself. Satoko will guide you step by step, showing how to make the sweets and the proper way to drink matcha. Nerikiri is a traditional Japanese confectionery art that turns sweet white bean paste and soft mochi dough into delicate, edible sculptures. During the class, you’ll learn how to shape two seasonal nerikiri while discovering the history and cultural significance of these beautiful sweets. The class begins with a brief introduction to the recipes and ingredients. Satoko will then demonstrate how to make the nerikiri dough, before guiding you as you create your own seasonal designs. After making your sweets, you’ll have a photo session to capture your creations. Finally, enjoy your handmade nerikiri with freshly prepared matcha tea, savoring the fruits of your work. Satoko is a bilingual instructor based in Tokyo with nearly 25 years of international experience. She has certifications as a Food Sanitation Supervisor and as an Instructor for both the Wanaha Artfood Association and the Wagashi Promotion Association Japan. Her classes are beginner-friendly, and the downloadable recipes allow you to recreate your sweets at home. This experience is a perfect blend of hands-on learning, cultural insight, and delicious results.