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Make sushi in Tokyo’s Asakusa district! Learn how to make temari (bite-sized sushi balls) and maki (hand-rolled sushi) with professional English-speaking hosts while learning about Japanese cooking traditions and the history of Asakusa along the way.

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Make authentic Japanese sushi from scratch at a cooking class in Asakusa, a historic district in Tokyo! Your expert hosts will guide you from rice to roll, teaching you about the history and culture surrounding sushi and the famed Asakusa district.

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Put on your apron and create your own onigiri and miso soup, two of Japan’s beloved breakfast and all-day snacks, in a cozy home kitchen in Namba using an original recipe. Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and more options are available.

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Learn how to make traditional Japanese food at a washoku cooking class near Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto! Spend time in a traditional home, learn how to make a range of washoku dishes, enjoy your handmade meal, & explore a Japanese supermarket.

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In this private cooking and tasting experience in central Tokyo, you’ll learn how to make onigiri (rice balls) and take part in an amazake (fermented rice drink) tasting alongside a team of dedicated professionals.

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Learn the history of Japanese knives from a renowned knife instructor & industry expert, in Aoyama (Tokyo). Watch a demonstration, learn sharpening techniques, cutting skills, & participate in a cooking class to make a zuke don for lunch.

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A popular coastal town and sightseeing location, Kamakura is just a short train ride from Tokyo. Join Yoko in her Kamakura home and learn how to make makizushi (rolled sushi) and 3-4 side dishes. As a bonus, you’ll also join a calligraphy lesson!

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Make the street food that have earned Osaka culinary fame in this okonomiyaki-making class near Osaka Tenmangu Shrine. Enjoy a shopping tour with a chef and get hands-on experience learning how to cook these delicious dishes.

Try your hand at Japanese home cooking staples in this cozy cooking class in Shibuya’s Ebisu area. You’ll cook, steam, fill and shape rice into onigiri rice balls, and learn the authentic way to roll a Japanese-style omelet (tamagoyaki).

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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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Level up your love of matcha with this matcha-making class in Asakusa that pairs the rich flavor of green tea with elegant Japanese confectioneries in an unique experience led by friendly English-speaking staff.

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Ever wanted to try Osaka’s famous takoyaki (octopus dumplings)? Led by an experienced chef, tour local shops and learn about ingredients before getting hands-on in making takoyaki dumplings and discovering the magic behind this iconic street food.

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Learn to make a restaurant-worthy meal in this traditional cooking class in Kanazawa! From dashimaki tamago and nigiri sushi to Kanazawa-style duck stew, you'll be making both famous and lesser-known regional Japanese cuisine dishes.

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.

Learn how to make two of Japan’s most iconic foods — sushi rolls and gyoza — at this cooking class in Tokyo’s Jimbocho Book Town neighborhood, guided by an instructor with more than 20 years of experience teaching English.

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Few dishes are more comforting than a warm and crispy home-cooked katsu curry! In this cooking class near the Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, you’ll learn how to make this classic Japanese dish with friendly local hosts.

Learn how to make two chicken staples — yakitori skewers and tsukune meatballs — at this cooking class in Tokyo’s Jimbocho Book Town neighborhood, guided by an instructor with 20 years of experience teaching English in high school.

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Assembling a traditional Japanese bento box is an art form. In this Osaka experience, a local host will teach you what a bento box is and how to craft one packed with delicious staples like tamagoyaki omelet, karaage (fried chicken) and miso soup.

In this beginner-friendly cooking class in a charming kitchen in Osaka, master the art of preparing a balanced ichiju sansai meal consisting of a soup and three dishes. A gluten-free option is available.

Get hands-on making futomaki (thick sushi rolls) with fresh fillings and learn to prepare tempura fritters until golden brown in this cooking workshop in Ebisu, Shibuya led by professional chefs. Take home the recipes and a small souvenir.

Make sushi in Tsukiji, Tokyo’s seafood mecca. Master making nigiri and ramen in this 3-hour cooking class led by friendly English-speaking instructors eager to share Japan’s culinary traditions.

n this class, you will cook one main dish of your choice from the options , along with two side dishes and miso soup. Rice balls are included with all menus, except when you choose the sushi roll.

While in Nagoya, take part in this hands-on sushi-making workshop to learn Japanese home cooking techniques. Guided by a certified instructor, make sushi rolls, shrimp tempura, rolled omelet and more with ingredients from Aichi Prefecture.

Master Japanese home cooking in this bento-making class in Tokyo where you can learn authentic karaage or soboro bento recipes from a local home cook. Take home your very own bento box, complete with chopsticks and a chopstick rest.

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Explore the rich flavors of soy sauce, learn cooking tips, and taste five unique soy sauces paired with Japanese dishes in this workshop with food tastings at a long-established sushi restaurant near Nijo Castle in central Kyoto.

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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.

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Step into a sushi restaurant near Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden for a class on traditional sushi. You’ll craft a chirashizushi bowl and make oshizushi (pressed sushi) under expert guidance and enjoy a delicious meal.

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Fry an assortment of tempura to crisp perfection in this home cooking class in Shinagawa. You’ll complete your meal with Japanse-style rolled omelet, miso soup, and a side dish, and indulge in a Japanese seasonal dessert with tea.

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