First, you will enjoy watching a Kamishibai (Japanese picture story show) introducing Japanese fermented foods made from ”Koji” micro-organism.You will learn how to cook rice without using a rice cooker and also cook "Tonkatsu" pork cutlet and "Tamagoyaki" omelet.Afterwards, we will show you how to make a bear design bento.You will be delighted at its super cute looking, but of course you can arrange it to fit your personal taste.Please enjoy the "cute-looking, good-tasting Bento" lunch.*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 6-minute-walk from the cooking studio.*We suggest you to visit Shinjuku Gyoen Garden 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 • Tonkatsu - Pork cutlet. We use the Koji marinated pork as the ingredient • Tamago-yaki - Omelet (Japanese style). It is one of the typical mother's tastes in Japan. • Seasonal vegetables marinated with Koji - Seasonal vegetables for quick side dish.You will know the simple usage of Koji for vegetables.

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)