Osaka: Cooking Class & Sake Tasting with Local Market Visit

Osaka: Cooking Class & Sake Tasting with Local Market Visit - The Smart Start: Meeting at Minami Morimachi and Shopping for Ingredients

Hungry in Osaka? This class makes it useful. I like the way it starts with a local market run, so you can spot fresh ingredients before you cook. I also like the small group size, which means your English-speaking guide can actually check what you’re doing. One thing to plan around: gluten-free options are unavailable, … Read more

Tsukiji: Outer Market Walking Tour & Sake Tasting Experience

Tsukiji: Outer Market Walking Tour & Sake Tasting Experience - Tsukiji Outer Market: guided stops, real local texture, and smart snack strategy

Tsukiji goes way beyond sushi. This tour strings together three things you rarely get in one afternoon: a brief lesson in Hongwanji Temple prayer etiquette, a guided walk through Tsukiji Outer Market, and an extensive sake session with unlimited pours. I like that the market part is practical (where to go, what to try, and … Read more

Tokyo Washoku 4-hour Cooking Class: From Market to Table

Tokyo Washoku 4-hour Cooking Class: From Market to Table - Supermarket shopping: learn what good ingredients look like

Tokyo is better when you cook in it. This 4-hour from-market-to-table class starts at a real neighborhood supermarket and ends in a dedicated studio where you actually make Japanese dishes, not just watch. I like that the day is built around two practical skills: picking quality ingredients and using solid knife and cooking technique so … Read more