Arrive at a casual sushi or seafood restaurant listed on Tabelog, located in Kawagoe — a historic city in Saitama Prefecture known for its preserved Edo-period streetscapes. The setting is relaxed and welcoming rather than formal, giving you a hands-on look at a working restaurant environment where your guide is ready to lead you through the fundamentals of Japanese sushi-making from the very start.

Watch as your guide demonstrates each technique in front of you, showing how to handle sushi rice, shape nigiri by hand, and roll maki with precision. Follow along step by step, shaping and assembling each piece yourself. Your guide is with you throughout, explaining each step in English and answering your questions directly — so nothing gets lost between the demonstration and your own hands.

By the end of the session, shape a complete set of sushi pieces using the ingredients the restaurant uses in daily service. Sit down to eat the sushi you prepared, finishing the class with a tangible result on the plate in front of you. The Q&A format means you leave with answers to the specific questions you brought, whether about technique, ingredients, or Japanese food culture.