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From hands-on cooking classes and calligraphy workshops to martial arts sessions and language exchange meetups — educational events across Japan await you.

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Learn to make sushi, ramen, wagashi, and more from professional chefs.

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Arts & Crafts

Shodo calligraphy, origami, ikebana flower arrangement, and washi papermaking.

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Martial Arts

Kendo, judo, aikido, and karate open training sessions for all levels.

195 events
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Traditional Arts

Tea ceremony, kimono dressing, koto, shamisen, and noh theater workshops.

220 events
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Language Exchange

Japanese language practice sessions, conversation cafes, and cultural exchange meetups.

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Cooking Class
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Japanese Home Cooking Masterclass

Japan's culinary tradition is one of the world's most refined — and now you can learn it firsthand. Grill And Bite's partner cooking schools offer hands-on classes in everything from dashi broth fundamentals to wagashi sweet making.

Classes are led by local home cooks, professional chefs, and culinary teachers — with vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-friendly options available. Most classes include a shared meal at the end.

  • 1Learn to prepare essential dashi stock — the foundation of Japanese cooking
  • 2Master knife skills and ingredient preparation used in traditional Japanese kitchens
  • 3Cook seasonal dishes using local market ingredients with chef guidance
  • 4Share your meal together and take home printed recipes
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Popular Workshops 2026

Cooking All Levels 3 hours
📍 Dōtonbori, Osaka🕐 Sat & Sun 10am

Osaka Street Food Cooking Class

Learn takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and yakisoba in Osaka's food heartland — includes market visit and tasting.

¥3,500/person
Calligraphy Beginner 2 hours
📍 Asakusa, Tokyo🕐 Monthly

Introduction to Shodo Calligraphy

Grind ink, learn basic brushstrokes, and create your name in kanji — a perfect introduction to Japan's most meditative art.

¥2,200/person
Judo All Levels 90 min
📍 Kodokan, Tokyo🕐 Tue/Thu/Sat

Kodokan Judo Open Practice Session

Practice judo at its birthplace — the legendary Kodokan Institute in Tokyo. Open to all grades with observer entry available.

¥500/session
Kendo Beginner 2 hours
📍 Kyoto Budokan🕐 Tue/Thu

Kendo Introduction & Practice

Learn the fundamentals of Japan's sword art — proper stance, shinai handling, and basic strikes under qualified instruction.

¥500 donation
Origami All Levels 2 hours
📍 Nishiki, Kyoto🕐 Every Saturday

Traditional Origami Masters Workshop

Fold paper under master guidance — from simple cranes to complex modular designs. Materials and English instruction included.

¥1,500/person
Tea Ceremony Beginner 60 min
📍 Gion, Kyoto🕐 Daily

Tea Ceremony Introduction (English)

A welcoming introduction to chanoyu — learn the ritual of preparing and receiving matcha in a traditional Kyoto tea house.

¥1,800/person
Workshop Spotlight

Shodo — The Way of Writing

Shodo is the Japanese art of calligraphy — a practice that goes far beyond beautiful writing. Using a horsehair brush, black sumi ink, and handmade washi paper, the calligrapher seeks to express inner stillness through each stroke. Practiced by monks, scholars, and artists for over a millennium, shodo remains a living art form taught in schools and practiced in community halls throughout Japan.

Beginners start with the five basic brushstrokes before progressing to individual kanji characters and flowing classical poetry. Grill And Bite lists shodo workshops at all levels across Japan.

🖌️Fude (Brush)
⬛Sumi (Ink)
📜Washi (Paper)
🪨Suzuri (Ink Stone)
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Shodo Calligraphy