Arrive at a casual sushi restaurant in Beppu, a city in Oita Prefecture known as one of Japan’s most celebrated hot spring destinations. Beyond its onsen culture, Beppu sits along the coast of Kyushu, where access to fresh seafood shapes the local food scene.
As you step inside, a bilingual guide introduces you to the setting and the chef who will lead your session, grounding the experience in the everyday sushi culture of the region.
Watch as the chef demonstrates techniques directly in front of you — how to press and shape rice for nigiri, how to roll maki with consistent tension, and how to handle ingredients with care. Then, replicate each step yourself, working through the same motions with guidance from both the chef and your bilingual guide.
When something is unclear or you want to go deeper, direct questions to the chef and receive answers in real time. By the end of the session, shape your own nigiri and maki rolls from start to finish.
Sit down and eat what you have made, tasting the direct result of the techniques you practiced. The chef and guide remain available for final questions before the class concludes, leaving you with a concrete set of skills rooted in the sushi-making traditions of Oita.
