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Capture the allure of cherry blossoms in this traditional sweets making class and tea ceremony. You’ll learn to make traditional wagashi confectioneries against the stunning backdrop of Ikegami Baien, a tranquil plum blossom garden in Tokyo.

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Learn to make miso near Tokyo Tower! Discover Japan's star ingredient for umami in this comprehensive workshop, where you'll taste several kinds of miso, explore Japan's fermentation culture, enjoy miso soup, and make miso paste to ferment at home.

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Curious about the colorful world of Japanese fake food samples? Find out how these realistic-looking food samples are made and join a hands-on workshop in Tokyo to create your very own bowl of ramen, tart charm, cupcake charm, or parfait.

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Try your hand at amezaiku, the traditional Japanese art of sugar sculpting, during this special workshop at a studio near Sensoji Temple in Tokyo's Asakusa district. Led by an instructor, learn to make an adorable edible rabbit the traditional way.

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Friendly hosts will teach you how to pound mochi using a traditional wooden mallet and mortar in this mochi-making experience in Osaka! You’ll then choose from a variety of flavors to customize your freshly made mochi.

The world of matcha awaits in this fun, informative workshop near Osaka’s Shinsaibashi Station. Learn the history of matcha and use traditional tools and methods to make a bowl of genuine matcha to enjoy with traditional Japanese sweets.

Love miso and want to learn how it’s made? In this cooking class only a short train ride from Kyoto Station, you’ll learn all about miso, taste different kinds, and make soup packs customized to your taste!

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This creative experience in Osaka combines two ancient Japanese arts: calligraphy and tea ceremony. Practice calligraphy and learn to write your name in Japanese, then enjoy a traditional tea ceremony with sweets in a tatami room.

Be a part of an 800-year-old sword-making tradition in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, one of the world's top knife producers, as you craft your own Damascus knife under the expert guidance of a master bladesmith with 50 years of experience.

Make washi (traditional Japanese paper) and learn about the process in Kyoto’s Kurotani village, which has an 800-year history of washi making. Enjoy lunch prepared by the villagers, and tour the facilities before making mochi!

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Fermentation specialist Yoko will teach you how to make miso—the beloved staple ingredient of Japanese cuisine. Learn about the history and regional differences of this fermented bean paste from a certified guide/interpreter, and try it for yourself!

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Do you love Japanese food so much that you want to take it home? This family-friendly workshop in Namba, Osaka, allows you to make your own plastic food sample keychain or magnet. Choose between a takoyaki ball and sushi and get painting!

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Dive into the tantalizing world of matcha at a cozy cafe in Tokyo. Taste an assortment of drinks, from “usucha” to “matcha espresso”, enjoy a matcha dessert, and learn to make a delicious, authentic matcha latte with guidance from a tea expert.

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In this bar hopping tour, experience a different side to Asakusa! Taste a rare kind of sake in a brewery, clink glasses with a friendly host, and enjoy a night out like a local in izakaya bars where you can try the city’s classic drinks.

Let your creativity bloom with a fun crafting class in Shinjuku! Design the mini flower garden of your dreams and enjoy a signature parfait in a Shinjuku cafe known for its flower-adorned architecture and delicious sweets.

Studying the astonishingly realistic fake food in restaurant windows is a staple activity of any trip to Japan but in this replica food-making experience in Kyoto, you’ll craft them for yourself before taking home your creations.

During this workshop in Fukuoka, make an incredibly realistic plastic food sample that’s far too pretty to eat (and good thing, too!). Decorate your own cookie cake with “cream” and “fruits,” and take it home as a memorable souvenir from your trip.

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Discover all about how Japanese miso is made at a miso factory, then make your own using just soybeans and barley during this Kagoshima miso-making experience!

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Make your favorite Japanese food to take home as a souvenir in this creative sample food making workshop near Yokohama Station! Choose to make sushi, a cute toast clock, or a fresh seafood rice bowl, and be creative with a fake food artist.

Umami-rich miso is used extensively in Japanese cuisine, from ramen to salad seasonings. In this miso-making class and tasting in Kyoto, discover its rich flavors and create your own batch to take home guided by an expert in fermented foods.

Dive deep into the ancient food practices of Japan. Learn to cook a variety of red rice used in the Asuka period, then experience hand pressing and bottling fresh soy sauce from the local brewery and cook onigiri rice balls in Asuka, Nara.

Discover Shinjuku’s vibrant izakaya culture with a local guide as you visit three spots for authentic Japanese food and drinks, handpicked by your guide in this exclusive, customizable food tour of Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai and Kabukicho.

Meet contemporary Japanese lacquerware master Naoya Takayama in his Hiroshima studio for an insider’s view of the craft. Discover his original techniques, paint lacquer under his personalized instruction, and take home a souvenir by the artist.

Make your own pocket knife in Gifu at a local knife factory and tour the Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum to explore 800 years of Japanese sword and knife-making tradition.

Discover the centuries-old Japanese art of wagashi sweets in this private wagashi-making class in Tokyo’s Yanaka district near Nippori Station. After making sweets, visit local businesses to shop for traditional crafts and snacks.

Get creative with culinary crafts in this food sample-making workshop in Kyoto. Learn all about the world of replica food samples and create an amazingly realistic sample of tempura rice bowl to take home as a souvenir.

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.

Learn how to make your own shockingly realistic Japanese plastic food samples during this “shokuhin sanpuru” workshop in Fukuoka. Choose from different parfait “flavors” and decorate your food sample as you like, unleashing your creativity.

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