Tokyo Mochi-Making Experience in a Private Japanese Studio

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The class takes place in a private studio located within a short walking distance from Meguro Station of the JR Yamanote Line or the metro station. You will be greeted by the instructor who will start with a short presentation about the traditions and festivals that involve mochi and how it is important to Japanese culture Then you will learn how to make strawberry daifuku mochi, three-color dango (mochi on skewers), and warabi mochi. The instructor serves you savory grilled mochi with Soy Sauce and Nori Seaweed.

There will be a demonstration on how to make mochi ice cream and the class with conclude with a tasting session served with green tea or coffee.

The certified Nerikiri Art Instructor, proficient in English, will offer insights into local life and provide advice on shopping or sightseeing in Tokyo.

Menu

• Mitarashi Color Dango (Mochi Balls on skewers)
• Fruit Daifuku (Mochi filled with sweet bean paste and fruit)
• Mochi Ice Cream (Demo Only)
• Warabi Mochi (Demo Only)
• Isobe Mochi (Savory Mochi)

Schema

Morning Class

• 10:00 am Presentation on the cultural aspects of Mochi
• 10:20 am Cooking Session for making Dango(mochi balls)
• 11:00 am Cooking Session for Fruit Daifuku 
• 11:30 am Demonstration - Mochi Ice Cream & Warabimochi
• 11:40 am Photo & Tasting Session
• 12:00 pm Class ends

Afternoon Class

• 2:00 pm Presentation on the cultural aspects of Mochi
• 2:20 pm Cooking Session for making Dango(mochi balls)
• 3:00 pm Cooking Session for Fruit Daifuku
• 3:30 pm Demonstration - Mochi Ice Cream & Warabimochi
• 3:40 pm Photo & Tasting Session
• 4:00 pm Class ends