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This workshop is special combination class for you at Japanese private home! Making Wagashi (Japanese sweets) & trying Japanese tea ceremony with Wagashi which you made. You can learn both of Japanese traditinal cultures at one time. At first, you can learn how to make Wagashi (Japanese sweets) from dough. There are some kinds of Wagashi, for example Nerikiri, Gyuhi (mochi), Manjyu and so on. The tea master will choose what kind of Wagashi you will make depends on the season. Next, you can learn
Confectionery artisans have long been responsible for developing folks’ sense of seasonal appreciation while expressing a hint of changing seasons in edible arts. This tour is hosted by a very welcoming artisan with almost 60 years of experience under his belt, who simply finds sweets making a sheer joy. Let’s join him to share the joy together.
Kyoto has been an important place to the world of confectionery as the refined practice of tea ceremony demands first-class sweets to accompany green tea. Meet an artisan who has been up to that task for over decades creating top notch Japanese sweets and give yourself a try to make those edible arts.
You'll learn authentic techniques to make traditional sweets from a professionally trained bilingual Instructor. You will also learn the etiquette to enjoy the tea ceremony. With step-by-step guidance, even complete beginners can enjoy creating beautiful wagashi while gaining a deeper appreciation of Japanese seasons, aesthetics, and culture.
This class will not only teach how to make mochi, but also you will learn the cultural importance of it. You will also learn some useful tricks on how to handle this very sticky dough. With guidance from a certified instructor, you will learn the basic techniques in making the sweets so that you can recreate them yourself. When you are finished you will be able to taste your creations with a bowl of matcha that you will learn how to make yourself. The instructor will teach you the etiquette in
Visit the historic town of Seki, renowned for its blade craftsmanship, and explore the 700-year history of swordsmithing at the Seki Traditional Swordsmith Museum . Then, tour the sword production factory at Noshudo, admir e valuable Japanese swords, and enjoy an iaido (sword-drawing) experience.
【A Hundred-Year Villa and Elegant Garden】 Located near the “Sakurabashi” bridge on the Philosopher’s Path, Kiriyama Kaikan is a historical villa with over a hundred years of heritage and a serene Japanese garden. Here, you can experience the true essence of the tea aesthetics once cherished by nobles and Zen monks. 【Matcha vs Sencha Experience】 ▸ Matcha (Powdered Green Tea Ceremony) Experience the Zen spirit of wabi-sabi through the refined and formal “Senke” style of tea ceremony.
This workshop is special traditional Japanese culture learning experience for you at Japanese private home! The teacher in this workshop is great experienced professional tea master, who learned Japanese traditional tea ceremony for more than 40 years and teach it to students for more than 15 years. You can learn how to be a guest for Japanese tea ceremony at Japanese traditional Tatami room while you are eating Wagashi which tea master made. There are some kinds of Wagashi, for example Neriki
Not only will you be exposed to Japanese culture, but you will actually be able to experience it for yourself. Not only can you drink traditional matcha green tea, but you can also experience sencha green tea and sweets, which are commonly consumed in Japan today.
1)Discover Matcha Learn about Matcha’s history, culture, and how it differs from green tea. Learn about Matcha grades & quality. 2)Taste Matcha & Japanese Sweets Enjoy organic Matcha with traditional Japanese sweets. (Vegan & allergy-friendly) 3)Make Your Own Matcha Take the tea master's seat and make your own Matcha. Photos & videos welcome!
Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch and traditional tea ceremony at Japan Airlines' farm company restaurant, followed by a rejuvenating hot spring experience to relieve flight fatigue. Experience the deliciousness of locally sourced Japanese cuisine at a traditional farmhouse-style restaurant. Afterwards, immerse yourself in the traditional tea ceremony, where the art of tea preparation and the rich history behind it will be shared. Indulging in a cup of exquisite matcha is a unique and authentic Japan
A qualified tea master will hold a full-fledged tea ceremony in a traditional tea room. You can listen to the etiquette of the tea ceremony and how to use the utensils while enjoying the matcha that is made in front of you and the beautiful Japanese sweets. It will be a wonderful experience.
This small-group experience in Morishita, Tokyo is designed for travelers who want to taste and understand Japanese tea. It is not a formal tea ceremony. Guests compare 12 teas, including sencha, matcha, and gyokuro, with English guidance from a Japanese Tea Adviser. You will explore everyday teas and premium teas side by side, compare aromas, umami, roast, region, and brewing method, and learn how each tea is grown, produced, and enjoyed in Japan. The session includes Japanese tea and simple w
Many tea experiences in Japan focus only on matcha and formal tea ceremony. This workshop explores a different side of Japanese tea culture—how tea is actually brewed and enjoyed in everyday life. • Discover several styles of Japanese tea, not just matcha • Brew tea like a master using tried-and-tested traditional techniques, a Japanese iron kettle, and locally sourced organic whole tea leaves • Learn practical brewing skills you can easily recreate at home • Compare how the same tea changes
・Sustainable Craft: Give new life to beautiful remnant fabrics by upcycling them into a unique musette. ・Behind-the-Scenes Access: Enjoy a special tour of a working textile factory. ・Your Original Design: Choose your own fabrics and decorations to create a personalized musette. ・Guidance Included: No experience is necessary! A multilingual guide and expert staff will support you every step of the way.
Do you want your child to study in Japanese university? Through this tour, you can know the real campus life in Japanese university, and it is very good especially for parents . Each university has their own atmosphere, core values, programs. Therefore, the most important thing is to visit universities and know real living environment near the university. We will fully support choosing the university for your children. Our default visiting universities are here Keio Univ.(慶應義塾大学), Waseda Univ.(早
Breakfast in the tea ceremony is simple. Onigiri, egg dishes, pickles and soups. Onigiri are prepared early in the morning, carefully prepared, and prepared according to the arrival of the customer. The rice is made from "Tsuyahime", which has been certified as the highest quality as Special A rice by the government. With all my heart, I use the cooked rice to make rice balls on the spot. One of Japan's most beloved dishes is hot freshly prepared rice balls. The mellow aroma of freshly cooked f
Hands-on cooking classes will be held at our Japanese cuisine restaurant "Tokitarazu" in Hiroo, which is an upscale residential area in Tokyo. Our instructor, who has mastery of Kaiseki cuisine, will guide you step by step how to make the dishes and decorate the plates. Specifically, you will learn, e.g., how to make Dashi (soup stock), how to cook rice, and how to use cooking utensils and prepare ingredients, so even beginner chefs can have a great time! You will also enjoy sake tasting. The c
We offer a traditional Japanese indigo dyeing experience. Here, the dye is made from seeding and growing. We also guide those who want to go to the field. It is very rare for studio to do this consistently. You can have a special experience, not just dyeing. Let's make one and only original item in the world!
Koto is a 13-stringed Japanese harp that produces a delicate and soft melody. Enjoy the elegant melodies played by a Koto master. You can experience playing the Koto and play one of the traditional Japanese music. You will have a relaxing time listening to the soft tones of the Koto, which has been cherished in Japan for many years.
This is for two hours program. After an hour's dinner, Shishimai performer will appear on the stage and explain what Shishimai dance is and their music. Your guests will try Japanese traditional musical instruments too. After learning about it, it is time for the show. Please enjoy the powerful lion dance. Time to ask questions and photo shooting are offered. Shishimai protects you from bad things by biting your head. Please try to get bitten on the head!
The possibilities are endless. When you put your handmade Japanese sweets on a plate, you have completed an art work! Of course, the taste is guaranteed. Whether you participate alone or in a group, it will be a memorable experience that you are sure to enjoy. POINT1 We use white/red bean paste produced by Kyoto's long-established shops. POINT2 You will make 2 Japanese sweets matching the season. POINT3 Please feel free to try! You can eat the sweets on the spot.
First, you will begin by making yourself a type of Japanese traditional sweet called "Nerikiri". You will start the making process from the coloring of the white bean paste. You will continue with the Tea ceremony experience using Uji Matcha. Finally, you can enjoy the Japanese sweets you prepared along with your own Matcha tea. "Nerikiri" is a sort of high-grade Japanese sweet. It is made using colored white bean paste crafted in the shape of seasonal flowers/fruits. Coloring and crafting proc
【Comments from the planner】 I’m a professional guide — not a bartender — but I love whisky so much that I ended up creating this tour anyway. I’ve tasted whiskies from all over the world, yet Japanese whisky is still my favorite. I’m not big on heavily peated, smoky whiskies, so the smooth, delicate, and beautifully aromatic style of many Japanese whiskies really speaks to me. Of course, Japan also produces wonderfully smoky expressions, which shows just how wide and fascinating the range truly