Local Japanese

Savor some amazing Japanese dishes while experiencing local nightlife on this food tour in Tokyo. Delve into the city’s nighttime culinary scene on visits to several popular pubs and restaurants for local favorites such as grilled meat skewers, hot-plate dishes, sweet cakes and sake. All tastings and necessary public transport are included, and you’ll learn a ton about Japanese food and culture from your expert local guide. Small-group or private tour is limited to 8 people, ensuring a more personalized experience.

'Dango noodle soup' is made by kneading wheat flour (or rice flour) with water, letting it rest for a while, then stretching and tearing the dough by hand before adding it to the soup. It's a hearty, wholesome dish made with local, seasonal vegetables such as 'taro' potato and burdock, then seasoned with miso or soy sauce. This is the only cooking class available in Beppu hosted within a century-old Japanese house – a truly 'local' experience!

Discover the heart and soul of Osaka through an unforgettable food adventure! Join us in the iconic Dotonbori district, where you'll explore hidden gems and taste authentic, mouth-watering Japanese street food. From sizzling takoyaki to crispy karaage, every stop is an opportunity to indulge in the rich flavors that make Osaka famous. You'll stroll past the dazzling Glico Running Man, the vibrant neon lights of Dotonbori, and stop by local favorites like Mattari-Purin for a creamy Japanese pudding and Lord Stow’s Bakery for a matcha tart. Whether you’re craving savory delights or sweet treats, our expert guide will lead you to the best places to savor culinary treasures. Along the way, you'll learn about the history, culture, and stories behind each dish, all while experiencing the energy and charm of one of Japan’s most exciting food districts. Don’t miss this chance to taste Osaka like a local—book your spot now and get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Have your best and most unforgettable day trip in Japan, guided by a local specialist to tour two unique cities, ancient Nara and urban Osaka, efficiently in a comfortable air-conditioned car! You will first visit Nara, “Deer" Park, the sanctuary of super-friendly wild Japanese deer, and see the most ancient, significant and biggest temple in Japan, Todaiji Temple, with the biggest Buddha Statue in Japan. After visiting ancient Nara, you will move to the most urban area of Osaka and take a cruise by car to see the most iconic landmarks of Osaka, including Osaka Castle and Dotonbori, walk some unique streets of Osaka and eat the best Osaka local foods! This tour includes an optional "dark tour" into a ghetto area of Osaka, the "Airin Area" and one of the most historical red-light districts in the world, Tobita-Shinchi. (omittable) Your friendly and flexible local guide will explain everything about those two cities in a comfortable car! Book Now for a Perfect Day!

Join your local host Sakura in her kitchen for a wonderful hands-on cooking experience. The friendly local lives in a beautiful apartment, located in a peaceful residential area within a ten minute walk from the Higashi-Sapporo station. Relax over a welcome drink before joining Sakura in the kitchen where she will teach you how to prepare 2-3 authentic, home-style Japanese dishes that are easy to replicate at home. You can expect to cook together for about 1- 1.5 hours before sitting down to enjoy the meal you helped prepare. Your menu may include dishes such as chikuzenni (chicken and vegetables stewed in soy and mirin), miso soup, dashimaki tamago (egg roll cooked with dashi stock), and hand shaped onigiri (rice balls). It will conclude with a cup of freshly brewed tea. The menu may vary depending on the season and availability of fresh ingredients in the market! Join this charming local in her cozy home and get a true glimpse into Japanese cuisine and culture!

At language exchange events, you can meet 4 to 5 different people each time you change seats, including local Japanese people and foreigners living in Japan. Get local information from all over Japan to make your trip more enjoyable and smooth. You can also make local Japanese friends and exchange contact information at events. A language exchange event will be an unforgettable experience during your trip to Japan. The participating members are very friendly Japanese locals. For this reason, many event participants form groups with like-minded members and sometimes spontaneously go out for drinks after the event. There is no need to think about mastering Japanese through the event. It would be great if you could learn some useful Japanese phrases and try using them with Japanese people during your travels. Or you can use it as an opportunity to output the Japanese you have learned. I'm looking forward to seeing you.

Why don't you experience beautiful Japanese traditional dress on and take amazing photos of you by a well experienced Japanese photographer? – Choose your favorite Kimono from various sorts. – Receive maximum 30 edited photos in high-quality data – Standard Kimono set includes a traditional bag and footwear. We go to spots following recommendation and photographer kindly directs the pose and location for taking best shot. If you have any imagination for it, please let me know. Also, you can learn about things you're interested in on the way, about Japanese cultures. After end of the photo shooting, you can either go back to the rental shop or go on your own journey with on Kimono until 5pm (the shop closes at 5 pm).

Since you have come all the way to Fukuoka, Japan, we want to make sure you eat at the right restaurants and on the right menus. During the night cruise, izakaya (Japanese style pubs), and yatai (food stalls) course, an interpreter guide will accompany you and assist you in your experience. The first port of call, a night cruise at dusk, will allow you to enjoy beautiful scenery that you cannot experience walking around the city, and to learn more about Fukuoka's culture from your guide. The next izakaya we will visit is a famous restaurant that offers a wonderful dining experience that is well-loved in Fukuoka. It is not an upscale restaurant, but a common place where you can enjoy your meal in a very safe environment. The waitstaff also provide excellent service and communication. Finally, we will visit a yatai (food stall) in Fukuoka. There are many yatai in Fukuoka, and we will choose the best one for you based on your request. Come, let's explore Fukuoka's nightlife together!

You can visit the best spots in Tokyo during your layover at Haneda airport. We are a pretty friendly Japanese guide who will lead you to a great experience in Tokyo even with 6 hours. We are happy to accommodate your preference fully. There is no tour like this with an excellent cost for value. Note: It is customary here that you shoulder the guide's expense of the transportation and meals.

Join Midori in her cooking studio for a traditional Japanese home cooking demonstration. You can choose one of the five set menus she offers. Midori teaches you Japanese dishes with simple and easy recipes that can be easily reproduced at home. You will watch Midori prepare local dishes using seasonal and traditional ingredients. – Japanese cooking class in Kyoto with a local – Learn to cook traditional Japanese dishes from scratch – Discover Japanese ingredients and cooking styles – Get insight into Kyoto's best restaurants and shopping recommendations – A fun and relaxing experience, just like being at a friend's house

〇 It's a luxurious private live! A performer will play the traditional Japanese instruments just for you. Please enjoy the sounds of Koto-Japanese harp and feel the world of Koto up close. 〇 Sit in a chair and enjoy yourself. You can sit on a chair and relax in the shop which is a renovated Kyomachiya-traditional Japanese house. Why don't you hold a hidden concert just for you in the atmosphere of local Kyoto, which is different from the tourist spots? 〇Enjoy the sounds of authentic Japanese musical instruments. Why don't you feel the splendor of traditional Japanese music at your leisure?

Chieko is a certified cooking instructor who was born and raised on Shikoku Island and then lived in Kyoto, Osaka and Los Angeles, before moving to Tokyo. Growing up on an island ensured that Chieko always has access to fresh seafood, as well as fresh vegetables and rice. She learned to cook traditional Japanese dishes from her mother . She is so excited to meet travelers from all over the world and teach them how to make a homecooked Japanese meal. • 2 hour private Japanese cooking class in Tokyo, a 10minute walk from Shinjuku station • Learn to cook simple, easy recipes using fresh and local produce • Cook together one main dish + two side dishes • Share a home cooked Japanese meal and get a glimpse into a local's everyday life • Experience Japanese hospitality and connect with local culture over food • Chieko can accommodate a vegetarian diet.

In this tour, our local Japanese guide who is deeply familiar with the area will guide you through the streets of Shinjuku. Amidst the numerous izakayas and bars that line Shinjuku, the local guide will handpick two recommended establishments for a meal where you can dine together. The allure lies in experiencing Japanese cuisine and drinks at izakayas that are often difficult for tourists to discover, all while receiving explanations from the local guide. The tour accommodates a minimum of 1 person and a maximum of 7, offering a small-group experience. Enjoy the interaction with the local guide and delve into the hidden side of Shinjuku's streets.

Meet your local host Michiyo and let her introduce you to the special menu of the day, before you start your hands-on cooking experience in her Kyoto kitchen. Michiyo truly enjoys sharing her knowledge on Japanese cooking techniques that she has perfected over the years. You will learn to make dashi stock (a fundamental building block of Japanese cuisine), and to perfectly prepare sushi rice for chirashi-sushi that you will later garnish in a traditional wooden bowl. The cooking portion of the experience will take about an hour and half before you and Michiyo will sit down together to enjoy the authentic Japanese meal you helped prepare paired with carefully selected alcohol to accent the delicious food. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture and cuisine with the help of authentic food and a local's heart-warming hospitality!

If you are looking to get a deeper insight into Japanese food (washoku), there is no better way to do it than cooking it. So here we are at a small cooking studio in which you can experience a Japanese home style cooking. This is a great chance for you and your travel mate to escape from the travelling crowd and make a delicious meal together.

If you would like to experience real Japanese (also traditional) culture in a Japanese ordinary house near Tokyo area, we belive this is the GO place. Our service includes experiencing Japanese traditional tea ceremony, playing Japanese Koto (a Japanese harp) music, trying on Japanese traditional outfit, cotton Kimono ( Ninja costume is also available!! ), and cooking Japanese cuisine, Hiroshima style Japanese cabbage pancake (Okonomiyaki) , or rolled vegetables sushi. Cooking , basically prepared Okonomiyaki with pork. I can arrange pork to shrimp. If you don’t want pork, please request shrimp in advance. If you want to cook Norimaki rolls ( Rolled sushi) This is tasty and healthy dish, also suitable for vegan and any religious people . If you don’t have food restrictions, I can include fish for a more diverse experience. Please let me know your cooking choice in advance.

If you're looking for authentic experience with local family, you will enjoy this experience! We are welcoming and fun family of 4, deep rooted in Hida Takayama. Not only will you learn how to cook Japanese foods, you will learn how local people live in this area and how to enjoy the life together.

At language exchange events, you can meet 4 to 5 different people each time you change seats, including local Japanese people and foreigners living in Japan. Get local information from all over Japan to make your trip more enjoyable and smooth. You can also make local Japanese friends and exchange contact information at events. A language exchange event will be an unforgettable experience during your trip to Japan. The participating members are very friendly Japanese locals. For this reason, many event participants form groups with like-minded members and sometimes spontaneously go out for drinks after the event. There is no need to think about mastering Japanese through the event. It would be great if you could learn some useful Japanese phrases and try using them with Japanese people during your travels. Or you can use it as an opportunity to output the Japanese you have learned. I'm looking forward to seeing you.

In this 2-hour Japanese Whisky Tasting tour, you'll visit a local whisky bar with an English-speaking guide, taste different types of Japanese whiskies, and learn more about what makes Japanese whisky different from other whiskey in the world. Availability: Every day from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM except holidays (tours may start at 8:30 PM on some occasions)

Hands-on cooking classes will be held at our Japanese cuisine restaurant "Tokitarazu" in Hiroo, which is an upscale residential area in Tokyo. Our instructor, who has mastery of Kaiseki cuisine, will guide you step by step how to make the dishes and decorate the plates. Specifically, you will learn, e.g., how to make Dashi (soup stock), how to cook rice, and how to use cooking utensils and prepare ingredients, so even beginner chefs can have a great time!  You will also enjoy sake tasting. The class will be held in English and/or Japanese.