The class will start off by a short presentation about the traditions and festivals that involve mochi and how it is important to the Japanese culture. Then you will learn to make the Fruit daifuku mochi and Mitarashi Dango (mochi balls on skewers with Sweet Soy Sauce Glaze) FInally, the instructor will show you how to make the nerikiri dough for making nerikiri wagashi. You will then have a hands-on experience of coloring and shaping your own nerikiri wagashi into a seasonal motif.
The class will conclude with tasting the sweets with a bowl of matcha green tea which you will learn how to make. There will be a short talk about the Japanese Omotenashi (hospitality spirit) that is the essence of Chado (Tea Ceremony)
All ingredients are plant-derived and gluten-free. The instructor who is a certified Nerikiri Art Instructor is very fluent in English so she will be able to give you some insights on the local life as well as advice on where to shop or go sightseeing in Tokyo. Aprons will be provided and an English Recipe Sheet will be given to take home.
We are to the right to Family Mart . Take the stairs or go up the ramp and you will find the entrance on the right side. Please call 303 + enter using the intercom.
We are to the right to Family Mart . Take the stairs or go up the ramp and you will find the entrance on the right side. Please call 303 + enter using the intercom.
