Arrive at a casual sushi or seafood restaurant listed on Tabelog, located in Kawagoe — a historic city in Saitama Prefecture known for its preserved Edo-period streetscapes. The setting is relaxed and welcoming rather than formal, giving you direct access to a working kitchen environment where the chef is ready to guide you through the fundamentals of Japanese sushi-making from the very start.

Watch as the chef demonstrates each technique in front of you, showing how to handle sushi rice, shape nigiri by hand, and roll maki with precision. Follow along step by step, shaping and assembling each piece yourself. A guide is present throughout, translating the chef’s instructions and helping you ask questions directly — so nothing gets lost between the demonstration and your own hands.

By the end of the session, shape a complete set of sushi pieces using the same methods a working chef applies daily. Sit down to eat the sushi you prepared, finishing the class with a tangible result on the plate in front of you. The Q&A format means you leave with answers to the specific questions you brought, whether about technique, ingredients, or Japanese food culture.