Blades and Knives in Japan have a long history, the most famous sword being the katana . The techniques for forging blades have been refined over time, and Japanese blades have been considered among the best in the world for many centuries.
Today, the production, purchase and possession of swords are strictly regulated, and new swords are hard to find. With the days of the samurai and battles behind us, the humble kitchen knife has replaced the sword, attracting the attention of cooks the world over.
In this lesson, you will not only learn the specifics of Japanese knives, but you will also learn how to handle them with the chef, cutting vegetables and tuna, which you will be able to tast...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All ingredients used for cooking
Tuna bowl made by yourself
Photography support
Recipe of pickles on rice
Rental of kappodou uniform to be worn on the day
Lecture by the instructor
Rental of cooking utensils and tableware for the experience
Transportation to the activity location
Meeting Points
Departure
2-chōme-21-12 Nishiazabu
Please come directly to the meeting point: Tokyo D Kitchen Studio - DKB
Japanese Address: 〒106-0031 東京都港区西麻布2丁目21−12
English Address: 2-21-12 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0031
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The 2-hour lesson includes the following elements:
- Lecture by instructor on the difference between single-edged and double-edged knives (including performance) - Vegetable slicing and peeling by the instructor - Lecture on how to cut tuna - Japanese knife experience by customers (cutting tuna with a sashimi knife for their own lunch) - Japanese knife sharpening experience - Enjoy Tuna bowl with red miso soup and sake - If you wish, you can try cutting with other Japanese knives
Special Note: - Unfortunately, the activity is not wheelchair accessible. The studio itself is rather large, but there are stairs (about ten steps) between each floor, which can make wheelchair circulation complic...
Blades and Knives in Japan have a long history, the most famous sword being the katana . The techniques for forging blades have been refined over time, and Japanese blades have been considered among the best in the world for many centuries.
Today, the production, purchase and possession of swords are strictly regulated, and new swords are hard to find. With the days of the samurai and battles behind us, the humble kitchen knife has replaced the sword, attracting the attention of cooks the world over.
In this lesson, you will not only learn the specifics of Japanese knives, but you will also learn how to handle them with the chef, cutting vegetables and tuna, which you will be able to tast...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All ingredients used for cooking
Tuna bowl made by yourself
Photography support
Recipe of pickles on rice
Rental of kappodou uniform to be worn on the day
Lecture by the instructor
Rental of cooking utensils and tableware for the experience
Transportation to the activity location
Meeting Points
Departure
2-chōme-21-12 Nishiazabu
Please come directly to the meeting point: Tokyo D Kitchen Studio - DKB
Japanese Address: 〒106-0031 東京都港区西麻布2丁目21−12
English Address: 2-21-12 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0031
