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Enter the delightful world of Japan’s fake food samples in this hands-on workshop in Kappabashi, Tokyo’s kitchenware heaven. Make a charming fake food sample of the classic dish tempura and explore nearby shops.

Don’t just visit an izakaya, learn to make your very own izakaya-style food in this cooking class in Kyoto. Learn classic recipes to cook and enjoy five different staple dishes like yakitori and oden guided by friendly local hosts.

Looking for the best okonomiyaki and takoyaki in Kyoto? Learn to make it yourself in this cooking class! Master the art of cooking on a hot griddle by flipping and grilling these two regional classic dishes to crispy, savory perfection.

Learn to make Edomae-style sushi using three types of sushi vinegar in this sushi-making workshop in Kyoto. The star of the class will be akashari sushi (red vinegar sushi), a delicacy you’ll enjoy with a steamy bowl of aka-miso (red miso soup.)

While in Kyoto, learn to make two of the region’s comfort foods — kitsune udon noodles and kayaku gohan seasoned rice — in this cozy home cooking class. Gluten-free, vegan, halal and other variations can be accommodated!

Discover the keys to Japanese home cooking in this cozy cooking class in Kyoto. Learn healthy recipes for a seasonal menu centered around fermented ingredients and staples of Japanese cuisine.

Great for families, this cooking class is near Ikebukuro, Tokyo’s pop culture and anime mecca! Learn how to make sushi rolls and tamagoyaki rolled omelet with a professional chef, and tour a local supermarket.

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Join Mari–a certified cooking instructor (& registered pharmacist)–for a healthy home cooking class in Fukuoka! Learn how to make authentic Japanese dishes like sunomono (vinegared cucumber salad), kinpira (burdock root salad), dashi (stock), & more.

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Embark on a nature lover's adventure in Hiroshima with a mountaintop tea ceremony experience! Hike through serene forests, savor a traditional Japanese breakfast, matcha tea with a breathtaking city view alongside your knowledgeable guide.

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Experience Japanese home cooking with host Yuka in central Nagoya! Cook popular washoku dishes in a state-of-the-art cooking studio, taste dashi and seasonings made in Aichi Prefecture, and enjoy your homemade meal with green tea.

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Enjoy a walking tour of Kagurazaka, a former geisha district dubbed Tokyo’s little Paris. For lunch, enjoy ramen or a Japanese traditional meal at a restaurant picked especially for you! Wrap up the day with coffee or tea at a nostalgic cafe.

Experience an authentic Japanese home party in a cozy home in the suburbs of Western Tokyo. Aki, your local host, will take you shopping and share her best home cooking recipes before sharing a delicious meal in a family-friendly home party.

Learn the secrets of traditional soy sauce-making directly from skilled artisans in this Nara brewery tour. Observe soy sauce is crafted with artisanal methods, how it’s stored in massive wooden barrels and observe the fermentation process.

Learn the art of miso-making with a brewer at a historic miso shop founded in 1917. Then, make your own miso led by the shop owner, a seasoned miso brewer, and learn the traditional techniques. You’ll take 1 kg of miso to ferment at home!

Discover the charm of Kagurazaka at night in this custom walking tour and dining experience! Dubbed Tokyo’s little Paris, Kagurazaka is a former geisha district in Shinjuku. Explore the area with a guide, and wine and dine at a local restaurant!

Learn everything there is to know about katsuobushi (bonito) shaving and dashi-making in this hands-on Tokyo cooking class. Master traditional Japanese cooking techniques passed on from generations to bring authentic flavors to your kitchen.

Learn to make a colorful and mouth watering packed lunch, Japanese-style! In this class, you'll craft a delicious bento with crispy fried chicken, guided by a friendly local host at her renovated home kitchen.

Cut through an entire tuna — yellowfin, albacore or bigeye — freshly sourced from the nearby fishing port in Nachi-Katsuura. Then, prepare delicious sashimi, back meat, chirashi sushi, steak and more in a tuna-cutting workshop led by friendly hosts.

Cook “ichiju sansai,” a traditional and delicious Japanese meal featuring a soup and three dishes infused with Nagoya flavors like aka-miso (red miso), while learning about the history and culture of the area from a local host.

Learn how to cook traditional home-cooked Japanese dishes with vegetarian and gluten-free modifications in this home cooking class in Tokyo. Pick from a menu of dishes like onigiri and gyoza to build your balanced Japanese set meal.

Unleash your creativity as you make a beautiful nerikiri wagashi (traditional Japanese sweet). Enjoy your wagashi alongside a tasting of three types of Japanese green tea in this wagashi-making and tea-tasting experience in Yanaka (Tokyo).

From regional Takayama ramen to beloved makizushi, this cooking class in the heart of Gifu’s quaint Hida Takayama will introduce you to local cuisine in a fun, hands-on cooking class that includes a simple tea ceremony.

Known for its rural beauty and cultural heritage, Hida Takayama is the perfect place to make popular Japanese foods and enjoy a beginner-friendly tea ceremony. Cook onigiri, tamagoyaki, and takoyaki, then enjoy with fresh matcha.

Savor the fresh flavors of local vegetables as you make a vegan shojin ryori meal in this private home cooking class in Shizuoka. Make classic dishes like vegetable tempura and goma dofu as you discover the traditions of Buddhist cooking.

Step inside Nachikatsuura Fish Port’s Nigiwai Market after hours for an exclusive tuna-cutting demonstration led by a local tuna specialist and a delicious tuna dining experience with multiple dishes, including sashimi, sushi and grilled options.

Learn how to make delicious and comforting ramen with a friendly local host at her cozy kitchen in Kawasaki in Kanagawa, a great day trip away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo.

On this 6-hour tour, spend a day exploring the distinct traditions of Maniwa, Okayama Prefecture. Explore the quaint townscape of Katsuyama, visit breweries and factories to learn about local fermentation methods, and sample food and drinks.

Explore Okayama, located between Osaka and Hiroshima, in a 2-day tour centered on its unique local fermentation culture. Taste sake and wine, stroll through the Katsuyama Historic District, stay overnight and enjoy delicious local meals.