Arrive at a casual sushi restaurant in Atami, a coastal city in Shizuoka Prefecture known for its access to fresh seafood from Suruga Bay. Settle in as your guide introduces the session and explains how the class will run, bridging communication between you and the chef.

Enjoy a relaxed and hands-on setting, designed for participants who want to engage directly with Japanese culinary tradition without the formality of a high-end sushi counter. Watch as the chef demonstrates nigiri and maki techniques in front of you, showing how to portion rice, shape it with your hands, and place toppings or fillings with precision.

Replicate each step yourself, receiving direct feedback as you go. Your guide translates the chef’s corrections and tips in real time, so nothing gets lost between instruction and practice. Move at a steady pace, giving you time to refine your technique with each piece you shape.

By the end of the 90-minute class, hand-craft a selection of sushi pieces using the methods shown by the chef. Eat what you have made, giving you a direct result to assess your own progress. The Q&A format means you leave with answers to specific questions about ingredients, knife work, or regional sushi customs — knowledge grounded in the chef’s own professional practice.