Japanese Cooking Course
Overview:
Taste and Learn – A Japanese Home Cooking Experience
Step into the heart of Japanese home cooking with our Japanese home cooking lessons in Shibuya. Guided by local culinary instructors, we will show you how to prepare traditional cooking methods rooted in seasonal ingredients, followed by Dashi and Miso tasting, aesthetic balance, and mindful preparation.
This isn’t just about following recipes — it’s about understanding the philosophy behind Japanese cuisine and experiencing the hospitality that comes with every shared meal.
Whether you’re a beginner or a passionate home cook, our classes are designed to be both educational and deeply enjoyable.
Two Ways to Experience
At Nico Nico Maru, we offer two styles of cultural cooking experiences — both centered on the warmth and simplicity of home-style Japanese meals. Whether you prefer a bilingual class with interpretation or a fully immersive Japanese-speaking setting alongside local participants, you can choose the course that suits your journey.
Guided International Course (EN/JP)
Japanese Home Cooking with a Veteran Local Instructor
Discover the warmth of Japanese home-style cooking in an intimate cultural experience guided by a seasoned instructor — a teacher to both local and native students. With gentle English interpretation throughout, you’ll learn to cook fluffy white rice the traditional way, using a Donabe (Japanese clay pot), and explore the subtle flavors of regional Miso as you create your personalized Miso soup. The experience concludes with a beautifully presented full-course meal: a harmonious balance of main dish, seasonal sides, dessert, and a calming cup of tea. For those who wish, an optional Japanese Sake tasting, curated by a certified Sake sommelier, offers a deeper pairing to round out the journey.
Key Features
This bilingual experience is ideal for international guests or English-speaking locals looking for an approachable, in-depth introduction to traditional methods of Japanese cooking. With gentle interpretation throughout, you’ll explore Japanese culinary traditions and prepare a full-course meal in a welcoming, story-rich setting.
Best for: Travelers, expats, beginners, and cultural explorers
Who joins: Mixed international and local participants
Focus: Guided cultural learning with clear explanation
Interactive Cooking Demo
Follow the instructor’s lead in a relaxed, culturally rich demo-style lesson, with English interpretation and light optional participation.
Seasonal Ingredients and Traditional Japanese Cooking Methods
Learn about fresh local produce and traditional Japanese cooking methods.
Cultural Insights
Each dish is woven with stories about Japanese traditions and food culture.
Small Group Setting
Relaxed pace, personal attention, and space to ask questions in a welcoming environment.
Shared Meal
Enjoy the meal created together, just like at a Japanese family table.
In-Store Purchases
Browse selected items after class to bring a piece of the experience home.
Captured Moments
We’ll take photos throughout the class and share them with you afterward in a private cloud album — so you can relive the experience anytime.
120 mins
from JPY 18,000 /person
2 - 8 participants
Available in English and Japanese
*Cancellation available. For more information, check our FAQ
Immersive Local Course (JP)
Experience Japanese Home Cooking with Locals
This is a gentle, hands-on cooking experience designed for those who wish to immerse themselves in authentic Japanese home-style cuisine, not as an observer, but as a participant. While the class is conducted in Japanese, we warmly welcome guests from overseas who are eager to join real cooking lessons alongside local learners. With clear guidance and a calm, focused setting, you'll learn how to prepare a full-course Japanese meal step by step — from cutting and stir-frying to simmering and plating. The session includes a comforting lineup of a main dish, seasonal sides, a traditional dessert, and tea, offering a glimpse into the quiet beauty of everyday Japanese cooking.
Key Features
This hands-on, all-Japanese class invites you to join locals in a quiet and focused environment. With instruction given entirely in Japanese, it’s ideal for those who want to challenge themselves linguistically and culturally by engaging directly with the everyday rhythms of Japanese cooking.
Best for: Japanese speakers or learners wanting deeper immersion
Who joins: Mostly local participants
Focus: Real cooking experience in a native context
Includes: Full-course meal and cultural stories
Hands-on Cooking Lesson
Fully immersive, hands-on experience conducted in Japanese — perfect for learners or fluent speakers.
Seasonal Japanese Home-Style Cooking
Discover the art of Japanese home-style cooking, enriched with international influences and rooted in fresh seasonal ingredients and time-honored techniques.
Authentic Cultural Atmosphere
Join a small, mostly local group and experience the class in a natural, Japanese-speaking environment.
Local Group Setting
Intimate class sizes ensure personal attention, meaningful interaction, and a relaxed pace.
Shared Meal
Gather around the table to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared, just like in a Japanese home.
In-Store Purchases
After class, feel free to browse select items connected to your cooking experience.
Captured Moments
Relax and enjoy the moment — photos will be taken during the class and shared with you afterward via a private cloud album.
120 mins
from JPY 15,000 /person
1 - 3 participants
Available in Japanese only
*Cancellation available. For more information, check our FAQ