First, you will enjoy watching Kamishibai (Japanese picture story show) which introducing Japanese fermented foods made from “Koji” micro-organism in Japan.You will learn how to cook rice without using a rice cooker, "Yaki Onigiri" grilled rice ball, "Karaage" fried chicken, "Ni tamago" simmered egg and seasonal vegetable dish.We will demonstrate how to cook three different flavors of "Karaage". All of these taste irresistibly delicious!Happy lunch time!*We pick you up at Shinjuku-gyoen-mae station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi line) exit 2, outside after walking up the stairs. The cooking studio is at a 6-minute-walk from the cooking studio.*We suggest you to visit Shinjuku Gyoen Gardenstudio after the class, just a couple of minute walk from the cooking studio.It is one of the national garden with historical architectures.The seasonal full bloom flowers there make you feel peaceful.Sample Menu • Karaage, fried chicken - Three variations of fried chicken.Chicken seasoned with Koji in garlic & ginger soy sauce, Nori seaweed flavor and Crunchy rice cracker batter. • Yaki Onigiri - Grilled rice ball, you will enjoy the aroma of savory soy sauce. • Ni tamago - Simmered egg, it's a simple boiled egg but very Japanese style.Everybody loves it! • Seasonal vegetable marinated with Koji - Please enjoy the gentle taste of Koji marinated vegetables.You can arrange various combinations with leftover vegetables in the refrigerator.

Odyssey Japan Cooking

Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Near public transportation,Not wheelchair accessible,We accept guests from 10 years old and over,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Face masks provided for travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff,Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival,We provide disposable cooking gloves and cleaned apron.

cooking apron and kitchen tools to use,Lunch - You eat the Japanese meal you cook!

Shinjuku Gyoen garden admission fee (500 yen)