Arrive at a casual sushi restaurant on Naoshima, the island in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea known for its distinctive blend of art and local culture. The setting is relaxed and approachable rather than formal. Meet your guide and learn about the flow of the session before things get started.

Watch as your guide demonstrates the nigiri technique in front of you, walking through each step of how sushi rice is shaped and how fish is placed and pressed by hand. Then, replicate the process yourself, working through the same steps at your own pace.

Your guide is present throughout to explain each step in English, clarify instructions, and answer any questions you have, making the back-and-forth between you and your guide straightforward.

By the end of the session, shape your own nigiri pieces and sit down to eat what you have made. The Q&A format means you leave with answers to specific questions about technique, ingredients, or Japanese food culture that came up during the process.