Osaka Sake Tastings
Sumo Wrestler Challenge and Lunch in Tokyo
Uncover the world of sumo less than 30 minutes from central Tokyo! At Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka, you can feast on Chanko Nabe and Tonkatsu alongside a sumo match. After your meal, it’s your turn to square off with a former sumo wrestler.
Asakusa Sumo Wrestler Show & Lunch Experience (Tokyo)
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!
Amezaiku Candy Sculpting Workshop in Tokyo
Try your hand at amezaiku, the traditional Japanese art of sugar sculpting, during this special workship. At a studio in Asakusa, join your instructor and learn how to make an adorable edible rabbit. But work quickly–the candy hardens as it cools!
Tokyo Ramen-Making Masterclass with Chef Yoshi Shishido
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.
Sake Tastings in Osaka
While Osaka’s neighbor Kyoto is a famous sake producer, Osaka also has lots to offer by way of sake breweries and sake bars. Folks in Osaka, the rowdier of the two cities with a thriving nightlife scene, have a sweet spot for drinking, and there are lots of high-quality, delicious sake to be tasted in Osaka. During an Osaka sake tasting, you can familiarize yourself with a variety of Japanese sake types and brands and find your new favorite sake! With the guidance of a sake expert, you’ll find your palate and taste perception widening, and with the knowledge, you gain during a sake tasting, your appreciation of sake will also increase. Visiting sake breweries in Osaka, you’ll learn all about the production of Japan’s signature alcoholic beverage. During the tour, you’ll be walked through the steps of sake making, and be able to visualize the brewing process. Of course, you will also get to taste the sake for yourself. And with recommendations from your sake guide, you can even pick up a bottle or two to take home as a souvenir from your trip to Osaka.