Arrive at a casual, Tabelog-listed sushi or seafood restaurant in Kanazawa — a city long celebrated for its access to seafood from the Sea of Japan. Unlike the formal atmosphere of high-end sushi counters, this setting is approachable and relaxed, offering a welcoming place to learn sushi-making.

Your guide introduces the session and leads the experience in English. Watch as your guide demonstrates nigiri technique, breaking down each step of the hand-shaping process. Follow along, forming and pressing your own pieces under your guide’s instruction. As you work through each piece, your guide offers tips and answers your questions, so you can ask about the techniques, ingredients, or anything else you are curious about.

By the end of the 90-minute session, you will have hand-shaped your own nigiri sushi using the techniques shown by your guide. Eat what you have made, finishing the experience with a chance to taste your own work. The Q&A format gives you the opportunity to ask specific questions and learn more about sushi-making beyond a general introduction.