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.
Posted By : lichuan_e
Wonderful class. My two teenage daughters, husband and I really enjoyed learning about Japanese sweets and how to make them. Kaoru had everything ready when we got there and walked us step-by-step through making both mochi and nerikiri. Both beautifully artistic and sweetly delicious.
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Posted On : 2024-06-21 01:21:21 
Posted By : Mark_S
Very nice experience and hosts, getting to mix and cook the ingredients for one of the sweets was very fun.
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Posted On : 2024-03-28 23:07:59
Posted By : Emilie_L
Absolutely fantastic! My 9 years old and I love learning the story behind wagashi, create nerikiri, as well as learning about tea ceremony to pair our creation with matcha.
We are going home with the recipe and we have access to a video to remembrer how to make them.
The host have a perfect english and was very kind.
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Posted On : 2024-03-06 17:34:24
Posted By : Daydream44389279867
Pros: Easy to find location. Friendly and knowledgeable workers. Explained history of mochi. My family had fun doing this activity.
Cons: We felt like they were rushing us during the 2nd half of the session even though we had ample time. One of the workers was doing most of the mochi/nerikiri shaping for a couple of our family members. She should have let them do it themselves. However, we would consider doing another class in the future.
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Posted On : 2024-01-21 18:55:47 
Posted By : B1871MTdanielles
This class was excellent! The session started with a brief history of mochi and its relevance. We then got to make several types of sweets. The whole process was very easy to follow and the instructor was by your side the whole time. I would absolutely do this class again if I ever return to Tokyo!
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Posted On : 2023-09-05 06:26:39
Posted By : Esther_F
Such a friendly host. Perfectly explained, took all the time. Would really recommend! Great to be a guest in her house.
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Posted On : 2023-08-06 23:04:55
Posted By : heidykeirstead
Learning about the significance of Mochi to Japanese culture. Meeting new people from all over the world. Having some quality time with my family.
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Posted On : 2023-07-28 04:06:58
Posted By : tmkeeler0
Amazing experience. You will get a history on mochi and learn several ways to make it. I still have a long way to go to master it but this is the first steps.
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Posted On : 2022-11-30 23:05:02
Posted By : Victoria H
The teacher, Miyuki Suyari, was amazing. My daughter and I felt very welcome and comfortable in her home. She explained everything so perfectly and provided us with advice on places in Tokyo to shop where we could purchase some of the tools for making our own wagashi when we get back home. I actually feel pretty confident that we will be able to re-create what she taught us! It was a great class, it got us into a different part of Tokyo that we probably would not have visited, and Miyuki's advice and suggestions for the rest of our time in Tokyo led us toward some cool experiences.
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