Private Lessons - Seasonal Mochi Class
Mochi is rice cake. Dango is ball-shape mochi. Daifuku is mochi with a bean-paste filling with seasonal fruits inside.
・2 pieces of Fruits Daifuku
・2 skewers of Sanshoku dango (Three-color Dango) or Mitarashi dango
・Demonstration of how to make Warabi mochi
・Introduction to the history and traditions related to Japan's mochi culture.
・Served with Green tea or Genmai tea
Rice is a staple food in Japan. In all most every family, there is a rice cooker. There is variety of Japanese rice brands such as Koshihikari and Hitomebore.
The astringent constituent in Japanese tea is a type of polyphenol called catechin. Japan has done a great deal with the humble tea leaf. For example some benefits of the catechin in the tea leaf can lower cholesterol in some cases. Roasted over charcoal at a high temperature and grown under shade for at least 20 days are one of the examples. The most popular Japanese tea might be ryokucha. Depending on the timing of picking the leaves, the grade, the price can be noticeably different.
This is an interactive sweets-making class, where you are guided to create different types of mochi. The location is a private home with a beautiful view across a river, park, and gardens - and cherry blossoms in the spring season. A true cultural experience.
In a step-by-step method, learn the art of making Wagashi; the significance and meaning of the ingredients; and the seasonal variations of Japanese sweets. Afterwards, enjoy eating your creations while drinking matcha or Japanese tea with host Yuko !
Hi ! My name is Yuko Di Stasio, the leader of Waga・Chic. I hold Japanese confectionery lessons for small groups at my home along the Kanda River in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, amongst a lot of greenery.
Post-retirement onwards, I want to make this my future-life's work, and share the wonders of my favourite Japanese sweets with people from other countries. That's why I started Waga・Chic ! Please come along and enjoy making Japanese sweets, learning some local culture, and drinking tea together during your next trip to Japan.
The closest station
Edogawabashi Station
How to get to the station?
From Shinjyuku Station. Ikebukuro Staition.: 20mins
Exact location provided after booking.
Andrea, Mexico
★★★★★Very informative! Yuko gave me an overview of the place of mochi in Japanese culture, and carefully taught me how to prepare a variety of mochi. Great if you like Japanese desserts. Apparently in spring there's a good view of cherry blossom from her window, so something to consider.
Aug 2024
Response from Yuko
Dear Andrea-san,
Thank you for the wonderful review. I am very happy. I am honored that you chose my class for your first visit to Japan. I also enjoyed having the lesson with you. Please come again during the cherry blossom season. I look forward to it.
Many thanks,
Yuko(^^♪
Suzan, Germany
★★★★★Our Mochi baking class was much more than just baking Mochi. Yuko told us about the tradition behind Mochis and answered all our questions. It was wonderful to be in her home and learn all the important secrets we were looking for to prepare various Mochis back home.
May 2024
Response from Yuko
Suzan-san. Thank you for the great review. I'm very happy that you enjoyed this course. I also enjoyed sharing mochi-making with you all. If you have any questions about the recipe, please contact me. And please come visit our home again. Yuko(^^♪.
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Response from Yuko
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Yes, Private class in Seasonal Mochi-making with Japanese Tea in a Japanese home. has a vegan option.
Up to 5 people can join Yuko's cooking class.
Duration of this cooking class is 1.5 hours.
Yes, Private class in Seasonal Mochi-making with Japanese Tea in a Japanese home. has a vegetarian option.
It costs 8000 per person.
You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.
We accepts these cards on airKitchen.
Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.
