Washoku 2.5hr Cooking Lessons: Japan's Intangible Cultural Asset
1-chōme-２１-4 Ōsaki, Shinagawa City, Tokyo 141-0032, Japan
- Make 4 traditional UNESCO-recognized recipes
- Learn from Japanese chefs while experiencing Japan’s cultural heritage
- Make a full meal including appetizers, side dishes, soups, and desserts
What to expect
Japan is home to many UNESCO cultural heritage sites and experiences. Usually, one thinks of old buildings or famous events when they imagine UNESCO World Heritage Sites, but Japan has more than that. In this cooking lesson, learn to cook UNESCO-recognized washoku Japanese Cuisine. Washoku has been registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and you can learn to make it yourself. Using traditional methods, make four mouth-watering dishes at the cooking studio in Yotsuya. Start from scratch and learn to make four cultural dishes, including soup, appetizers, side dishes and dessert. Take home the recipes as well as the memories of Japan’s deep and rich culture.
The significance of washoku is proven where it’s even been registered in UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
A 2.5-hour “UNESCO Recognized Washoku” Cooking Class
Japanese Rolled Omelet
Japanese Rice Ball, Onigiri
A 2.5hr cooking experience
Ingredients for making 4 different washoku dishes
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