Wagashi, or Japanese confections, boast a rich history spanning hundreds of years. Among the most exquisite are nerikiri — hand-sculpted sweets reflecting nature's beauty and often modeled on seasonal scenes. These edible works of art are famous worldwide and accessible to everyone, not just masters.
In our workshop, you will learn the characteristics of nerikiri, its ingredients, and traditional techniques while crafting your own original designs. Everything you need is prepared in advance — simply walk into the classroom and leave with beautiful wagashi you made with your own hands.
This experience invites you to create edible art, engaging your senses of sight, touch, and taste. Simple hand movements — pressing, pinching, layering — become acts of sculpture and painting. Our instructors provide individualized guidance throughout, and our warm, welcoming atmosphere makes it easy to connect with fellow sweet-making enthusiasts.
At the end of the class, the nerikiri you lovingly crafted are yours to take home. We hope you'll share them with family and friends, revisiting the stories and moments from the workshop as you enjoy the sweets you created with your own hands.
Theme:
Japanese Pressed-Sugar Confectionery
- This session steps away from nerikiri and into the world of wasanbon — a traditional Japanese sugar known for its delicate sweetness and fine, smooth texture. Refined by hand in Shikoku through techniques passed down for generations, wasanbon carries a light, elegant flavor that reflects the quiet beauty of Japanese culinary culture.
- This workshop offers more than the chance to taste wasanbon — it invites you to enjoy shaping it with your own hands. Pressing the sugar into a carved wooden mold, packing it firmly, and gently releasing it are simple movements, yet each one becomes a moment of artistic expression. As you work, you will discover the character of wasanbon and the subtle grace found in Japanese confectionery traditions.
- There is no baking and no experience is needed — everything is prepared in advance, so you can simply walk into the classroom and make sweets.
Snowman, Holiday Wreath, and Snow Blossom Temari
- In this session, we will create three types of nerikiri inspired by the festive beauty and joyful spirit of the winter holiday season—Snowman, Holiday Wreath, and Snow Blossom Temari. As the snowy season arrives, the world is transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland filled with warmth, celebration, and cherished moments. The cheerful Snowman brings a sense of playful holiday magic, the Holiday Wreath symbolizes welcome, peace, and seasonal joy, and the Snow Blossom Temari is designed with delicate snowflake-inspired patterns and elegant winter colors, capturing both the beauty of freshly fallen snow and the festive charm of the holidays.
- This workshop offers more than the joy of tasting Wagashi — it gives you the experience of creating edible art with your own hands. Simple hand movements such as pressing, pinching, and layering transform into moments of artistic expression. Through this hands-on experience, you will discover the unique beauty of Japanese food culture.
- At the end of the class, you’ll take home the nerikiri sweets you lovingly crafted yourself. I hope you’ll share them with your family and friends, revisiting the stories and moments from the workshop as you admire and enjoy the sweets you created with your own hands.
