Learn about how to make Japanese knives and knife sharpening techniques.
Watch a professional knife skills performance and try your hand at slicing sashimi.
Take home a new set of knife skills and a recipe to recreate the dish at home.
Make a zuke don rice bowl with marinated tuna sashimi.
Enjoy your handmade zuke don with miso soup and sake for a complete meal.
10:45~ Registration
11:00~ Greeting ~Introduction
11:10~ Watching The World of Japanese Knife Special Video
11:20~ Demonstration of how to use Japanese knives by Our Japanese chef
11:40~ Practice with all participants
1) Sashimi knife practice using flour dumplings
2) Practice cutting tuna for each person using a sashimi knife
3) Make tare (sauce) and marinate tuna
12:10~ Sharpening Japanese knives with a whetstone
12:25~ Make a bowl of tuna
12:30~ Tasting time (Sake tasting is also available)
What's included
- All tools and aprons used in lessons
- The tuna bowl you made
- Tour Guide
- Tasting of Kappodo original sake
- certificate of participation
What's not included
- Private transportation
Languages spoken by guide
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not wheelchair accessible