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Usako

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3 reviews
Kaori is a certified wagashi instructor and a former member of the Wagashi Promotion Association. Aside from making wagashi, Kaori is also passionate about calligraphy and handcraft. At the end of the class, you'll receive a handmade gift from her. She used to work as a volunteer guide in Tokyo and enjoys meeting people from different cultural backgrounds. She can also provide local tips for exploring Mitaka!
Member since Jan 17, 2024
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Elaine TEO
January 09, 2025
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Huge thanks to Kaori for hosting us at her wagashi school. We learnt how to make Dango, strawberry 🍓 Daifuku and wagashi. Also had them with matcha the traditional way and hojicha tea after. She ...read more

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Hana
June 27, 2024
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This was my first wagashi making class. I’d like to say that I would 100% do it again and recommend it to my friends/family! The 2 hours went by so fast and Suzuki san made the whole experience fun...read more

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Aki
June 24, 2024
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The class was a quaint, welcoming event. The instructor shared some cultural background about mochi and treated us to a wonderful experience where we got to make various types of traditional Japane...read more

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Make Mochi and Taste Homemade Mochi Ice Cream in Tokyo

Discover the art of Japanese confectionery in this mochi-making class in Tokyo. Make mochi with a certified instructor and savor your creations with a cup of tea. Try mochi ice cream, warabimochi, and isobeyaki made by the host.

from $69.64 per guest - 2.5 hours
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Make Hanami Dango, Daifuku and Nerikiri Wagashi in Mitaka

Learn how to make two different types of mochi sweets: fruit daifuku and three-color dango skewers, and mold delicate nerikiri wagashi confectioneries. Then, enjoy your sweet creations in this class with a professional instructor in Mitaka, Tokyo!

from $83.57 per guest - 2.5 hours
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Nerikiri Wagashi-Making Class in Mitaka, Tokyo

Join a hands-on workshop in a local kitchen and make nerikiri wagashi. Cap off the experience by savoring the wagashi you've created with matcha green tea. Take home knowledge about wagashi and a cultural gift from your friendly host.

from $55.71 per guest - 2 hours
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