Arrive at a casual sushi or seafood restaurant in Kamakura, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture known for its long coastline and deep-rooted food culture. The restaurant is listed on Tabelog, Japan’s widely used dining platform, and the relaxed setting reflects the approachable spirit of the experience.

As you settle in, your guide introduces the session and the chef who will be leading it, grounding you in what you are about to make. The chef demonstrates each technique directly in front of you — how to handle sushi rice, how to press and shape nigiri, and how to roll maki.

Follow along step by step, shaping the rice and assembling each piece with guidance from the chef. Your guide interprets the instructions and relays your questions to the chef, keeping the session interactive and easy to follow regardless of your Japanese language ability.

By the end of the 90-minute session, shape a set of nigiri and rolls with your own hands. Sit down to eat the sushi you made, tasting the direct result of the techniques the chef walked you through. The session closes with open time for any remaining questions, leaving you with a clear, practical understanding of how sushi is prepared from start to finish.