• プレジデント目黒ハイツ - The session will begin with a brief presentation on the traditions and festivals involving mochi, highlighting its significance in Japanese culture. Participants will then learn to make Strawberry Daifuku Mochi and Three-Color Dango (mochi balls on skewers). Finally, the instructor will demonstrate how to prepare nerikiri dough for crafting nerikiri wagashi. Attendees will have the opportunity to color and shape their own nerikiri wagashi into seasonal motifs.

The class will wrap up with a tasting of the sweets accompanied by a bowl of matcha green tea, which participants will also learn to prepare. There will be a brief discussion on Japanese Omotenashi (the spirit of hospitality), which is central to Chado (the Tea Ceremony).

All ingredients used are plant-based and gluten-free. The instructor, a certified Nerikiri Art Instructor, is fluent in English and can offer insights into local life, as well as recommendations for shopping and sightseeing in Tokyo. Aprons will be provided, and an English recipe sheet will be available to take home.

• Traditional sweets making lesson
• English recipe sheet
• Matcha green tea or other non-caffeinated tea
• Food tasting
• Aprons

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transportation to/from attractions

• Strawberry Daifuku - Mochi with bean paste and strawberry filling (2 pcs)
• Three color Dango - Mochi balls on skewers. (2 pcs)
• Nerikiri Wagashi - Traditional sweets using dough made with bean paste and mochi with a bean paste filling (2p pcs).

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 drinking matcha as well as the tradition and spirit of Chado (tea ceremony)

This cooking class is held at a private studio in Tokyo where you can get an insight into life in Tokyo from a local as well as advice on tourist attractions and shopping.

• Minimum age to attend the class is 4 years
• Non-smoking
• Children under the age of 4 not allowed in class due to safety reasons.
• Observers are not allowed to sit in Class.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.