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A bento box with various food items including rice, meat, and vegetables. 1
A bento box with various sushi and vegetables. 2
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a hanging plant, a built-in sink, and a window providing natural light. 3
A modern kitchen with a large island, hanging plants, and a built-in TV. 4
A modern kitchen with a central island, multiple sinks, and a dining area with stools. 5
By taste nippon

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Free cancellation available
Price is £57 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Meet two friendly and welcoming Japanese hosts
    • Learn the Secrets of Japanese Home Cooking
    • Enjoy creative, hands-on fun with no experience needed
    • Join an activity suited to all ages and backgrounds
    • Create unique and photogenic edible art

Activity location

    • Tokyo
    • Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒160-0022 東京都新宿区新宿５丁目１７−６ スタジオ レオン | From Shinjuku Station East Exit, walk toward Shinjuku Alta and Yasukuni-dori Avenue. Continue toward Shinjuku 5-chome. Studio Leon is at 5-17-6 Shinjuku, Room 404.
    • Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan

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Happy Bear Bento

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Happy Bear Bento cooking class

Price details
£56.73 x 2 Adults£113.46
Total
Price is £113.46
Until Sat, 14 Nov

Hello Kitty Bento

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Hello Kitty Bento

Price details
£56.73 x 2 Adults£113.46
Total
Price is £113.46
Until Sat, 14 Nov

Lucky Cat Bento (Vegetarian)

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Lucky Cat Bento (Vegetarian)

Price details
£56.73 x 2 Adults£113.46
Total
Price is £113.46
Until Sat, 14 Nov

Mimmy’s Vegetable Garden Bento

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Mimmy’s Vegetable Garden Bento: Vegetarian Bento cooking class

Price details
£56.73 x 2 Adults£113.46
Total
Price is £113.46
Until Sat, 14 Nov

Mt. Fuji Horse Bento

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Mt. Fuji Horse Bento

Price details
£56.73 x 2 Adults£113.46
Total
Price is £113.46
Until Sat, 14 Nov

Pikachu Bento

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Pikachu Bento cooking class

Price details
£56.73 x 2 Adults£113.46
Total
Price is £113.46
Until Sat, 14 Nov

Pompompurin Bento

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Pomupomupurin Bento

Price details
£56.73 x 2 Adults£113.46
Total
Price is £113.46
Until Sat, 14 Nov

Snoopy & Flower Decor Sushi

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Snoopy & Flower Decor Sushi

Price details
£56.73 x 2 Adults£113.46
Total
Price is £113.46
Until Sat, 14 Nov

Toripiyo Chicken Bento

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Toripiyo Bento cooking class

Price details
£56.73 x 2 Adults£113.46
Total
Price is £113.46
Until Sat, 14 Nov

Chopper Bento

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Chopper Bento cooking class

Price details
£66.19 x 2 Adults£132.38
Total
Price is £132.38
Until Sat, 14 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Your hosts are two charming and cheerful Japanese women who love sharing their country’s cutest culture. Their warm energy makes the experience feel like a home visit—fun, relaxed, and full of heart
  • Inclusions
    1.5-hour bento-making class covering the secrets of Japanese home cooking
  • Inclusions
    This is not restaurant-style cuisine—it’s the taste of family and love. You’ll learn why Japanese mums make character bentos, and how simple ingredients like soya sauce, mirin, and miso come together in everyday meals
  • Inclusions
    Take It With You!
  • Inclusions
    You don’t need to eat it all at once. Your bento is boxed up and ready for takeaway—perfect as a meal on the go or for a scenic picnic in Tokyo. Reusable containers are provided if needed
  • Exclusions
    Meals outside the workshop
  • Exclusions
    Transport to and from the workshop location

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Dive into the heart of Japanese home-cooked culture with this interactive, kawaii-packed bento-making workshop located right in Shinjuku—Tokyo’s vibrant and accessible centre. Whether you're a food lover, cultural explorer, or content creator, this is the perfect chance to create something truly adorable, delicious, and totally Instagram-worthy.

    In this fun-filled, family-friendly class, you’ll learn how to craft your own Character Bento (Kyaraben)—those charming lunch boxes often made by Japanese mums for their kids.
    You’ll also get hands-on with the basics of traditional Japanese flavours, from umami-rich dashi to crispy karaage and sweet-savory tamagoyaki.

    What You’ll Do

    1. Make Your Own Dashi (Japanese Soup Stock) from Scratch
      Kick things off by learning how to make dashi, the base of almost every Japanese meal. Made from ingredients like kombu (kelp) and katsuobushi (bonito flakes), this savoury broth is key to understanding Japanese taste profiles.

    2. Cook Classic Tamagoyaki: Japan’s Beloved Rolled Omelette
      Tamagoyaki is a staple in Japanese lunchboxes—and you'll learn to make it just like Japanese families do. Soft, sweet, and savoury, it’s also the main ingredient in a popular Japanese egg sandwich: the Tamagosando!

    3. Fry Crispy Japanese Karaage (Fried Chicken)
      Learn how to marinate and fry juicy bite-sized chicken, seasoned with authentic Japanese flavours. This dish pairs beautifully with rice and is one of the most popular bento items for both kids and adults in Japan.

    4. Create a Colourful, Kawaii Animal-Shaped Character Bento
      Bring everything together as you build your own “Kyaraben”. You'll use tools like seaweed punches, cutters, and edible decorations to give your bento personality.

    Workshop Staff
    Your hosts are two friendly and warm Japanese girls who love sharing their country’s cutest culture. Their warm energy makes the experience feel like a home visit—fun, relaxed, and full of heart.

    Location & Access
    The workshop is held in Shinjuku, one of Tokyo’s most popular, central, and accessible districts. The venue is just a short walk from major train lines and stations, making it super easy to reach—even between sightseeing stops!

    Additional Notes
    • Great for All Ages and Backgrounds
    • Vegan & vegetarian options available upon request (please notify in advance).
    • The bento is for takeaway only, not dine-in.
    • Aprons are provided. Please wear casual clothes suitable for cooking.
    • All ingredients, tools, and packaging materials are included.
    • Please notify us of any allergies or dietary restrictions in advance.

    The address may be subject to change.
    If it changes, we will send you the updated address by email. Please be sure to check it and reply to confirm that you have received it.

Location

Activity location

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    • Tokyo
    • Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒160-0022 東京都新宿区新宿５丁目１７−６ スタジオ レオン | From Shinjuku Station East Exit, walk toward Shinjuku Alta and Yasukuni-dori Avenue. Continue toward Shinjuku 5-chome. Studio Leon is at 5-17-6 Shinjuku, Room 404.
    • Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan