Private class in Mochi and Nerikiri making in a Japanese home.
・2 pieces of Nerikiri wagashi,
・2 pieces of Fruits Daifuku,
・2 skewers of Sanshoku dango (Three Color Dango) or Mitarashi dango
・Matcha Green Tea
・Course fee: JPY 12000
・Minimum class size : 1 (Max 5)
・Duration: 2hours
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.
One-day classes are for anyone who would like to experience the art of Wagashi-making, (Wagashi is a general term for Japanese Sweets)
The purpose of this class is to familiarize you with Japanese sweets-making and you will have lots of fun making them, even if they are not perfect! You will also get to know the history and culture behind mochi and other traditional sweets.
After the class, you will be able to taste your creations with a cup of tea or a bowl of Matcha tea for the Nerikiri Wagashi class. (You have the option to take home what you have made in a box).
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.
Simon-Pierre, France
★★★★★My wife and I live in Paris, France. We took a wagashi class in Yuko's house. My wife and I learned all the steps from scratch about how to prepare several wagashis, from raw flour to finished and decorated wagashis. Detailed recipes notes are available on the table to assist in the process and Yuko explains everything in details, and accompanied us through each step. Having no cooking expertise myself, I was surprised to be able to create wagashis that I found delicious. We really enjoyed the experience. If we can find the raw products in Asian shops in Paris as well as a few general cooking equip-meats, we feel confident to be capable of preparing wagashis ourselves. We also met Yuko's husband, originally from Australia, and we had a very interesting conversation about living in Japan as an expatriate married to a Japanese woman. Yuko is very friendly and patient. She communicated with us several times before and after the class by email. We highly recommend Yuko's classes and Yuko and her husband very pleasant personalities. When we come back to Tokyo in a few months, we plan to contact Yuko again.
Feb 2025
Response from Yuko
Dear Simon and your wife,
Thank you so much for your kind message. I am truly happy. Both of you showed such great interest in Japanese sweets, asking so many thoughtful questions. You both did an excellent job in making them!
Please try making Japanese sweets again when you return to Paris. I'm sure your family and friends will love them.
I am so glad that I had the chance to meet such a wonderful couple through the art of wagashi. I look forward to seeing you both again.
Warm regards, and keep in touch,
Yuko
Joy, United States of America
★★★★★I thoroughly enjoyed my session in making Japanese sweets with Yuko and would highly recommend it to anyone who might be interested. She was very organized and easy to follow.
Jul 2024
Response from Yuko
Dear Joy-san,Thank you for your wonderful review. It was really fun to have lessons with you. Please come visit my house again when you come to Japan.
Best regards,
Yuko.
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Response from Yuko
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Up to 5 people can join Yuko's cooking class.
It costs 12000 per person.
Duration of this cooking class is 2 hours.
Yes, Private class in Mochi and Nerikiri-making with Matcha - in a private home. has a vegetarian option.
Yes, Private class in Mochi and Nerikiri-making with Matcha - in a private home. has a vegan option.
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.
