Japanese Experiences London

Step into the vibrant and fascinating world of Japanese culture experiences in London. Regardless of your level of familiarity with Japan's traditions, our extensive selection of activities is sure to captivate and immerse you. From our interactive cooking classes to our engaging language lessons, and from our hands-on traditional arts and crafts workshops to our contemporary cultural events, we offer a broad range of experiences that showcase Japan's rich tapestry of customs and modern-day life. Come and discover the essence of Japan right here in London.

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Matcha Tasting Experience and Matcha Bowl Pottery Class

4.9 (89)

Runs regularly

Holloway

1 to 16 guests

£65 - £70

Introduction to Ikebana Class: Create a Japanese Floral Design

5.0 (48)

Runs regularly

Balham

1 to 30 guests

£70 - £80

Kintsugi Class - Japanese Repair

4.9 (331)

27 years in business

Runs regularly

Clapham

1 to 32 guests

£50 - £54

Gluten-Free Mochi Making Workshop – Japanese Dessert Class

5.0 (90)

Runs regularly

Archway

1 to 20 guests

£82 - £92

Authentic Sushi Making Class

4.8 (70)

Runs regularly

Finsbury Park

1 to 16 guests

£78

Sushi Making for Beginners – Fun Hands-On Workshop

5.0 (153)

17 years in business

Runs regularly

Archway

1 to 20 guests

£82 - £92

Ikebana Taster Workshop - Let's Do Ikebana

4.9 (30)

9 years in business

Runs regularly

Islington / Mobile

1 to 50 guests

£55 - £75

Seasonal Ikebana Flower Arranging Workshop

5.0 (80)

9 years in business

Runs regularly

Islington / Mobile

1 to 50 guests

£85 - £125

Japanese Cooking Class: Chicken Katsu Curry

5.0 (22)

17 years in business

Runs regularly

Archway

1 to 20 guests

£82 - £92

Japanese Kokedama Workshop

5.0 (11)

Runs regularly

Islington

1 to 30 guests

£55 - £65

Sushi Making Class

4.8 (17)

22 years in business

Runs regularly

Wandsworth

1 to 28 guests

£80

Mediterranean X Japanese Dining Experience for Two

5.0 (34) (teacher)

10k followers

Runs regularly

Hackney

1 to 25 guests

£49

Bookbinding Taster Workshop: Japanese Stab Stitch

5.0 (11)

Runs regularly

Deptford

1 to 24 guests

£20

Sushi Making Class for Beginners

4.9 (11)

9 years in business

Only 1 date left

Islington / Mobile

1 to 50 guests

£60

Gintsugi - Japanese Silver Repair Workshop

4.9 (10)

27 years in business

Runs regularly

Clapham

1 to 30 guests

£35 - £54

Flower-themed Japanese Carving Class

4.7 (10)

Runs regularly

Woolwich

1 to 50 guests

£45

Japanese Street Food Class - Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki

5.0 (6)

5.0 (1k) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Archway

1 to 20 guests

£82 - £92

Chinese Tea and Matcha Masterclass – Brew, Taste and Create

5.0 (1k) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Archway

1 to 12 guests

£82 - £92

Ikebana Flower Arrangement Workshop for Beginners

5.0 (55) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Deptford

1 to 9 guests

£68

Japanese Bento Class - Yakitori and Teriyaki Chicken

5.0 (5)

Runs regularly

Archway

1 to 20 guests

£82 - £92

Wheel Throwing Class: Matcha Bowl and Cup

5.0 (508) (teacher)

Runs regularly

North Acton

1 to 10 guests

£75

Japanese Omurice Cooking Class: Master the Perfect Omelette Rice

5.0 (1k) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Archway

1 to 20 guests

£82 - £92

Japanese Tempura Cooking Class: Crispy Perfection

5.0 (1k) (teacher)

17 years in business

Runs regularly

Archway

1 to 20 guests

£82 - £92

Japanese Cooking Class: Gyudon and Bento Box Making

5.0 (1k) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Archway

1 to 20 guests

£82 - £92

Chinese DimSum Cooking Class - Cheung Fun (Rice Noodle Rolls)

5.0 (1k) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Archway

1 to 10 guests

£82 - £92

Genmaicha - Rice Tea Roasting Workshop

5.0 (1k) (teacher)

17 years in business

Runs regularly

Archway

1 to 20 guests

£82 - £92

Japanese Carving Art Class

4.8 (42) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Woolwich

1 to 50 guests

£45

Matcha-Inspired Candle Making Workshop

5.0 (7)

Only 2 dates left

Upper Edmonton

1 to 15 guests

£46

Zen Japanese Carving Workshop in London

4.8 (42) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Woolwich

1 to 30 guests

£29

Garden Retreat Candle Making Class with Iced Matcha

Runs regularly

Fulham

1 to 14 guests

£59

Katsu Curry Cooking Class

4.8 (338) (teacher)

22 years in business

Runs regularly

Wandsworth

1 to 20 guests

£80

Japanese Carving Art Workshop

4.8 (42) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Woolwich

1 to 50 guests

£45

Zen Japanese Carving Workshop for Beginners

4.8 (42) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Woolwich

1 to 30 guests

£38

Sushi Masterclass

6 years in business

7k followers

Runs regularly

Soho

1 to 6 guests

£90

BYOB Matcha Bowl Pottery Workshop

21k followers

Runs regularly

Bankside

1 to 20 guests

£39 - £48

Sound Bath and Matcha Making Class

4.9 (760) (teacher)

11k followers

Only 2 dates left

Shoreditch

1 to 6 guests

£30 - £35

Sushi Making and Cocktail Masterclass

5.0 (17)

22 years in business

Runs regularly

Wandsworth

1 to 28 guests

£145

Authentic Japanese Mochi Workshop

4 years in business

5.0 (3)

Runs regularly

Waterloo

1 to 30 guests

£58 - £62

Matcha Making and Tasting Experience

5k followers

Runs regularly

Bermondsey

1 to 10 guests

£35

Matcha and Plant Workshop

Runs regularly

Holloway

1 to 5 guests

£60

Japanese Clothes Mending Class: Sashiko and Boro Stitching

5.0 (6)

Runs regularly

Walthamstow

1 to 30 guests

£32

Kurinuki Cup Making Pottery Workshop

5.0 (3)

Runs regularly

Homerton

1 to 30 guests

£55 - £63

Sogetsu School of Ikebana Lesson

5.0 (2)

Runs regularly

Camden Town

1 to 6 guests

£60

Hojicha and Matcha Making and Tasting Experience

5k followers

Runs regularly

Bermondsey

1 to 15 guests

£40

The Art of Sushi - Cookery Class

4.9 (17)

2 years in business

Runs regularly

Camberwell

1 to 30 guests

£99

Japanese Cooking Class

4.6 (5)

4.8 (338) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Wandsworth

1 to 20 guests

£135

Ramen Cooking Class

4.8 (338) (teacher)

22 years in business

Runs regularly

Wandsworth

1 to 20 guests

£135

Japanese Tapas Style Afternoon Tea

5.0 (34) (host)

10k followers

Runs regularly

Hackney

1 to 25 guests

£40

Family Japanese Cooking Class: Bento and Gyudon

5.0 (1k) (teacher)

17 years in business

Runs regularly

Archway

1 to 10 guests

£148 - £158

Family Japanese Cooking Class: Yakitori and Bento Box

5.0 (1k) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Archway

1 to 10 guests

£148 - £158

Japanese Gin Masterclass

21k followers

Only 2 dates left

Hackney

1 to 25 guests

£65

Matcha Tasting Experience

5.0 (24)

Runs regularly

Islington / Mobile

1 to 40 guests

£40

Family Sushi Workshop: Make Japanese Sushi Together

5.0 (1k) (teacher)

17 years in business

Runs regularly

Archway

1 to 10 guests

£158 - £168

Clay and Matcha: Make Your Own Matcha Bowl

Runs regularly

Bow

1 to 8 guests

£75 - £85

Visible Mending Sewing Class - Sashiko Mending

6 years in business

5.0 (1)

Runs regularly

South Norwood / Mobile

1 to 30 guests

£72

Japanese Cosmo Facelift Masterclass and Sou

Only 1 date left

Raynes Park

1 to 10 guests

£55 - £75

Family Omurice Cooking Class: Japanese Omelette Rice Workshop

5.0 (1k) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Archway

1 to 10 guests

£148 - £158

Matcha Tasting Workshop

5.0 (47) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Islington

1 to 15 guests

£35 - £40

Japanese Sashiko Jacket Embroidery Workshop

4.8 (9)

Runs regularly

Harlesden

1 to 10 guests

£115

Boro Sashiko T-shirt Sewing Workshop

4.8 (19) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Harlesden

1 to 10 guests

£95

Japanese Painting Class

5.0 (55) (teacher)

4k followers

Only 2 dates left

Bankside / Mobile

1 to 30 guests

£36 - £40

Japanese Bound: Book Arts Workshop

15 years in business

Only 1 date left

Archway

1 to 12 guests

£65

Clothing Repair - Sashiko Visible Mending Workshop

5.0 (5)

4.9 (115) (teacher)

Only 1 date left

Camberwell

1 to 12 guests

£15 - £35

Japanese with Ease: Cookery Class

5.0 (144) (teacher)

2 years in business

Runs regularly

Camberwell

1 to 30 guests

£99

Principles of Ikebana Workshop

31 years in business

8k followers

Your choice of time

Aldwych

1 to 12 guests

£120

Paint and Sip Class - Egham

4.3 (6)

4.8 (6k) (teacher)

Only 1 date left

Whitton

1 to 80 guests

£33

Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

Runs regularly

Maze Hill

1 to 2 guests

£115 - £225

Japanese Sashiko Embroidery Workshop

4.8 (19) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Harlesden

1 to 10 guests

£54

Sushi Master Experience - Beginner to Advanced

5.0 (13)

17 years in business

Runs regularly

Archway

1 to 16 guests

£88 - £98

Classic Chinese Tea Dessert Class - Mung Bean Cake

4.8 (5)

5.0 (1k) (teacher)

Runs regularly

Archway

1 to 20 guests

£82 - £92

Japanese Whisky Masterclass

21k followers

Runs regularly

Hackney

1 to 20 guests

£65

Family Mochi Making Class: Learn to Make Japanese Mochi Together

5.0 (1k) (teacher)

10+ years & Adults

Runs regularly

Archway

1 to 10 guests

£148 - £158

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Japanese Culture Experiences London

Explore Japan without leaving London

Are you keen to explore Japanese culture in London and unsure where to start? Don't worry; our classes are designed with beginners in mind. We understand that taking the first step into a new culture can be intimidating, so we've created an inviting and supportive environment to help you begin your journey.

Our instructors are experienced in working with beginners and are dedicated to making your experience enjoyable. They'll guide you through each step, ensuring that you grasp the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine, language, or arts and crafts. You'll feel comfortable asking questions, and there's no need to worry about keeping up with the pace; our classes allow you to learn at your own speed.

A person mending a round ceramic dish using kintsugi techniques

What to expect in our Japanese cultural experiences

Discover the elegance and artistry of traditional Japanese arts and crafts. From origami and calligraphy to ikebana (flower arranging) and tea ceremonies, our classes offer a window into Japan's cultural heritage.

You'll explore the delicate techniques and aesthetics that have been passed down through generations in a serene and contemplative atmosphere. These classes provide a unique opportunity for self-expression and creativity while immersing yourself in the tranquillity of Japanese culture.

If you’re more in the mood to explore the subtle cuisine of Japan, in our Japanese cooking classes, you'll embark on a culinary adventure like no other. You'll learn to prepare authentic dishes that capture the essence of Japanese cuisine. From sushi rolling to mastering the art of ramen, our classes cover a wide range of recipes that cater to all tastes.

The atmosphere in our cooking classes is lively and friendly. You'll collaborate with fellow participants, creating a sense of camaraderie as you chop, slice, and stir your way to delicious creations. Our expert chefs will introduce you to traditional Japanese ingredients, techniques, and flavours, ensuring you leave with the skills to recreate these delectable dishes at home.

Whether you’re planning a trip to Japan or you’re simply intrigued by the beautiful sounds and characters of the Japanese language, our classes are the perfect starting point. You'll receive comprehensive lessons that cover both written and spoken Japanese, making it accessible for beginners.

Learning a new language can be challenging, but our skilled instructors will patiently guide you through the intricacies of Japanese grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation — all in a welcoming, inclusive environment. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the language skills to engage in basic conversations and read simple texts.

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Enjoy an enriching experience for body and mind

Trying your hand at these Japanese cultural experiences in London extends beyond learning new skills; it also offers therapeutic benefits. The meditative nature of activities such as tea ceremonies and calligraphy can promote mindfulness and reduce stress. Engaging in the creative process of crafting traditional Japanese items can be deeply fulfilling, providing a sense of accomplishment and relaxation.

Additionally, delving into Japanese culture fosters a greater understanding of a different way of life, promoting cultural appreciation and empathy. It encourages personal growth and broadens your horizons, making it a holistic and enriching experience.

No matter your goals, our Japanese cultural experiences in London provide a welcoming and educational platform for beginners and enthusiasts alike. You'll not only learn new skills but also gain a deeper appreciation for Japan's rich cultural heritage. Join us on this journey of exploration, learning, and creativity, and let the wonders of Japanese culture captivate your senses.

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