Traditional Japanese Sweets: Tokyo Wagashi and Mochi Class

The making of handmade sweets in Japan is a long-serving tradition built on skill and craftsmanship of delicate textures and flavors, as well as an appreciation for carefully considered aesthetics. Translating to mean “Japanese sweets,” wagashi are traditional sweets treats in Japan made from plant-based ingredients, which are vegan and gluten-free. Associated with being eaten during tea ceremonies, wagashi are known for having a simple yet sophisticated flavor to complement matcha green tea, but also elevate the humble tea ceremony through its fine making. To make a perfect wagashi treat the process takes time, requiring patience and careful handiwork, although the results are inevitably satisfying. Mochi is also a quintessential sweet in Japan; a type of rice cake that’s often paired with sweet azuki red bean. Delicate and colorful, wagashi reflects the beauty of nature in Japan, and is seen as one of the most detailed desserts, incorporating elegant artistic characteristics. Learn how to make your own traditional Japanese wagashi and mochi during this Tokyo Wagashi and Mochi Making Class. You’ll make three different types of Japanese sweets where you’ll mix the doughs, beautifully shape them, and decorate your sweets using traditional tools and techniques. Learning about the wagashi and mochi, you’ll make your own traditional Japanese sweets which you can enjoy with a complimentary bowl of matcha green tea which you will learn how to make, and then take the rest home with you.