· Colorful Uiro (Japanese steamed cake)
Uiro is a traditional sweet from Nagoya, made with rice flour, sugar, and water. In this class, we will make a colorful three-layer version using natural ingredients such as matcha, cocoa, or fruit jam. The fun part is cutting it open to see the beautiful layers inside! It’s easy, fun, and can be made with just a microwave, so perfect for beginners. You don’t need any special tools—just curiosity and a smile. Together, we will enjoy making this sweet while learning about Japanese culture. At the end, we will share our creations and talk about the stories behind this local dessert.
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.
In this online class, you will discover one of Japan’s hidden local sweets: Uiro, a steamed cake from Nagoya. Made with just rice flour, sugar, and water, it is a simple yet traditional wagashi loved for its gentle sweetness. Together, we will create a colorful three-layer version using natural ingredients like matcha, cocoa, or fruit jam.
No special tools are required—just a microwave and basic kitchen items. This makes it perfect for beginners and families who want to experience Japanese culture in a fun and stress-free way. The most exciting moment is when you cut the cake and see the beautiful layers inside—it feels like opening a small surprise box!
During the session, I will also share stories about the history of Uiro and my travels across Japan’s 47 prefectures, so you can connect each bite with Japanese culture and traditions. At the end, we will enjoy our creations together and exchange stories, creating warm memories across borders.
Motohiro
Hello! My name is Motohiro, and I’m excited to share Japan’s sweet traditions with you. I’m not a professional chef, but that makes my class perfect for beginners—you don’t need special skills or tools, just curiosity and a smile. Having traveled to all 47 prefectures of Japan, I love connecting each sweet to the culture and stories of different regions. In my class, we’ll create colorful Japanese wagashi that are easy, fun, and full of meaning. Sometimes the joy is not in perfection but in the surprise when you cut and see the patterns inside! Guests often say they feel both relaxed and inspired after joining. My goal is to make you feel at home, enjoy delicious sweets, and discover Japan in a friendly, interactive way. I look forward to welcoming you soon!
The closest station
Kanazawa Station
How to get to the station?
From Kanazawa Station: 0mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Please go to Kanazawa Station which takes 0 mins from Kanazawa Station. Then Motohiro (host) will pick you up there!
Yes, Easy Japanese Wagashi Class: Colorful Uiro with a Microwave has a vegan option.
Up to 4 people can join Motohiro's cooking class.
It costs 2500 per person.
Duration of this cooking class is 1 hours.
Yes, Easy Japanese Wagashi Class: Colorful Uiro with a Microwave has a vegetarian 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.
