Fermented Flavors: Make Japanese Amazake Desserts

What to Expect

Did you know that Japan has the highest life expectancy in the world? One of the key secrets to this longevity lies in traditional Japanese fermented foods, which are deeply connected to both health and culture. In this unique cooking class, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of these ingredients—making your travel experience even more special. The class includes an in-depth lecture on Japanese fermented foods, exploring their history and health benefits, followed by hands-on cooking using simple recipes that are easy to recreate in your daily life.

Held in a convenient location just a short walk from Akasaka Mitsuke Station, the class runs for two hours—perfect even for busy travelers. This is a vegan-friendly class featuring two key ingredients: Amazake, a naturally sweet, traditional fermented rice paste made without sugar, and Sakekasu, a creamy byproduct of sake brewing that contains about 8% alcohol and is rarely found outside Japan. Both are highly nutritious and packed with flavor.

With a small group size limited to six participants, you'll enjoy a more personal and immersive learning experience. To top it off, the nearby Akasaka Hie Shrine offers a beautiful sightseeing opportunity before or after your class.

Menu

• Three-color Amazake Jelly: Made with matcha, amazake, and berries, this colorful dessert is both visually appealing and nourishing for the body.
• Orange Amazake Marinade: A refreshing, light, and gut-friendly dessert that leaves you feeling revitalized.
• Matcha Amazake Rice Flour Muffin: Made with gentle, gluten-free rice flour. Topped with cherry blossom petals for an extra touch of charm, they’re as cute as they are guilt-free.
• Sake Kasu (Lees) Cocoa Truffle: Rich in fiber and beauty-boosting benefits, this delicious truffle is made with aromatic sake kasu. Naturally sweetened without refined sugar!
• Plus, you’ll get to try a sakekasu hand mask that leaves your hand smooth and moisturized.

Note

• Sakekasu, one of the ingredients used in the class, contains approximately 8% alcohol. Please refrain from driving after the class.
• For participants under 20 years old or those who prefer not to consume alcohol, we offer a banana-based alternative and make banana raisin cracker instead of cocoa truffle.
• Kindly inform us in advance if any participants are under 20 and/or if you would like the non-alcohol option.
• This experience is best suited for adults and children aged 7 and above, as the content focuses on learning and techniques.
• Let us know ahead of time if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
• Just like any foods and cosmetics, sakekasu hand mask may not suit everyone’s skin. They can cause irritation for those with sensitive skin. This experience is not available if you have any cuts or wounds on your hands. We are unable to be responsible for any troubles that may occur.

Schedule

• Arrival at the meeting point.
• Presentation of all ingredients and equipment slated for use.
• Start of the hands-on cooking session.
• Indulge in the culinary delights crafted during the class.
• Enjoy the sakekasu hand mask trial.
• End of the experience.