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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

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A great activity

Reviewed by: MB, 2024/03/17

I received a warm welcome and the workshop was comfortable. My guide was kind and knowledgeable and happily helped me when I needed it.
I was pleased with my end product (the ramen bowl) and my guide packaged it very well in a secure box.
I would come back again to complete some of the other food options like the parfait.

I definitely recommend this activity. It doesn't take too long, isn't very messy and the end result looks great.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us.
Thank you again for your high evaluation.
The ramen experience is also popular among people from overseas. Please make it and try Japanese ramen.
We look forward to seeing you again.

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Attended as:Solo Travelers
Activity Date:2024/03/12
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Enjoyable experience

Reviewed by: William, 2024/02/04

The most important thing is being able to communicate in English, and the teacher delivered! Instructions were clear, and kept us engaged.

Some of the materials were ready to go, so do not expect the satisfaction of crafting something from scratch, but its difficulty is suitable for travellers.

You should also read the posters on the wall, and you could see some advice from previous players.

I'd rate the experience 10/10!
(Personally think fried rice is more enjoyable than ramen)

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us. We want everyone to have fun, so we have arranged the experience quite a bit.
I appreciate your compliments.
Ramen and fried rice are both very popular.
We look forward to seeing you again when you visit Japan.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2024/01/30
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Sundae making

Reviewed by: Anthony, 2024/02/03

The host is super nice and we had fun!!! Our sundae parfait looks too real that we want to eat it.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for this time.
I would be happy if you enjoyed the experience. It's a shame that I can't eat it.
Please come visit us again when you come to Japan.
Thank you

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2024/02/02
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Lots of fun!

Reviewed by: Kim, 2024/01/30

Booking was a little bit tricky, it was tough to tell which options were available until checkout. That said, the activity of making a food sample itself was a lot of fun! We made bowls of ramen, and it was interesting to see the process and I am grateful that the instruction could be given in English. The staff were very friendly and helpful and I look forward to doing this again sometime.

  • Ramen food sample

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us.
We hope you enjoyed the food sample experience.
The ramen turned out delicious.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2023/12/24
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スムーズ

Reviewed by: Asmico, 2024/01/16

少し到着が遅れましたが、スムーズに制作ができました。
いろいろ教えてもらって、話をするのも楽しかったです。
もう少し難しいサンプル作りも出来ればと思います。

Reply from activity provider

この度はお来店頂きましてありがとうございました。
是非また機会がございましたら違うメニューにもTRYしてみて下さいませ。
よろしくお願い致します

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Attended as:Solo Travelers
Activity Date:2024/01/12
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Very fun!

Reviewed by: Barbara, 2024/01/13

Owner and stuff were amazingly friendly and took the time to explain the instructions. I laughed when one of the staff members to please flatten the ramen noodles like a frisbee. These are awesome souvenirs and me and the boyfriend enjoyed it a lot. It's a unique experience for sure. The class itself doesn't take too long, maybe 30-40 minutes? It depends on how many things you're making and if the instructor is busy. If you have the chance, i highly recommend this experience! You take your product home right away, they packaged my deluxe parfait very carefully in a box and then into a bag to take home. It'll take 24 hours for the silicone (the "whipped cream" to fully harden.

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Activity Date:2024/01/12
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Wonderful hands on experience. Uniquely Japanese.

Reviewed by: Teo, 2023/12/07

Excellent easy to follow and detailed instructions. Adult and children had lots of fun as a family, creating food samples of our choice. Nice conversations with the owner and assistant. Also saw lots of celebrities photos. Highly recommended.

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hank you for visiting us. I would be happy if you enjoyed it and made some good memories of your time in Japan. Please come visit us again when you come to Japan. We'll be expecting you.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2023/12/05
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Top tier plastic food workshop in Tokyo

Reviewed by: Pradeep D, 2023/11/29

Our instructor was very knowledgeable about the history of and how to make plastic food. He stayed with us for the entire time, letting us do all the different steps while lending a helping hand to keep us on track. He spoke very good English and used a translator app to explain more involved steps for detail work. The experience is great for people of all ages, kids around us were having a blast. We have very cute souvenirs and lovely memories to take home with us - 100% recommend this experience to anyone visiting Tokyo and looking to learn something unique!

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us. I will still study English. Thank you for your compliment and high rating. Please come again when you visit Japan.
We'll be expecting you

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Activity Date:2023/11/28
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Excellent plastic ramen making experience!

Reviewed by: Ramya V, 2023/11/29

Right from when we entered the location we were welcomed warmly - the instructor stayed with us for the entire experience, showing us how to execute each step and maintain a detailed realistic look throughout. He spoke very good English and used a translator app to explain more intricate parts of the process. We came away feeling like we had learned a great deal, and with beautiful plastic food souvenirs to take with us. Definitely recommend this experience for anyone visiting the area!

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us. We hope you enjoyed the food sample experience. I hope that people from many countries will continue to enjoy it.

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Activity Date:2023/11/28
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Excellent Service, So Much Fun!

Reviewed by: Selena, 2023/11/15

We had so much fun taking this class. It's a small, family-run shop about a 5 minute walk from the Kita-Ikebukuro train station. They gave good instructions in english on the voucher, so we had no problem finding it. Our teacher was really helpful and spoke great english- we had some good laughs using the translator app too. We chose the ramen class and loved our creations. Fun, simple, creative thing to do in Tokyo- would recommend to anyone! Very approchable business, we felt totally comfortable.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us. Thank you for visiting us.
I am very happy to receive your compliments.

English is quite difficult, but
I hope you enjoyed the experience.

Please display this work in your home.
I would be happy if it became a memory of Japan.

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Activity Date:2023/11/14
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Great Experience

Reviewed by: Eva Raab, 2023/10/26

It was really fun and the staff was super nice. The Instructions were easy to follow and if you needed help, they were happy to help.
I would definitely recommend it, as souvenir or for your own.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us. Thank you for your high evaluation.
I would be happy if you enjoyed making food samples. We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Japan.

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2023/10/24
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Fun for adults and children

Reviewed by: William, 2023/09/16

Friendly staff had limited English, but plenty for what we needed to make our parfaits. Fun, not super long, crafting activity that our whole family (including 17 & 11 year olds) enjoyed. They packed the final product amazingly so they made it home with zero damage.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us. I'm glad I was able to get you home safely.
I will study English more.
I hope you enjoyed your experience this time.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2023/08/26
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A really enjoyable experience!

Reviewed by: Rita- from Hong Kong, 2023/08/19

This was really an enjoyable experience! The staffs are very nice, helpful and explained very clearly to make sure we understand every step! Love the samples that we have made, beautiful!

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us. Thank you for your high evaluation. I am very happy to hear that. Please visit us again when you visit Japan.
We'll be expecting you.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2023/08/17
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Fun experience for family

Reviewed by: Sakura in NJ, 2023/08/12

It was a very fun experience. We always wanted to try making food sample and our whole family enjoyed so much. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and they are making sure we were doing just fine. Highly recommend this place.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us.
I would be very happy if you could enjoy it with your family. It's finished very well. Please come visit us again when you visit Japan.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2023/08/11
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Fun and unique experience

Reviewed by: Sabine, 2023/08/07

After reading the excellent reviews I had to book this activity for me and my 16-year-old son (mid July 2023) and I have to agree with the other reviewers: it was a lot of fun and a unique experience. The instructor was really nice and helpful, he explained everything to us in English and was very patient and supportive. We had time to choose our "ingredients" and both our ice cream sundaes turned out really well. Due to the perfect packaging we brought them back home safely. We highly recommend trying it yourself!

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us.
Sorry for my not fluent English.
Create a food sample that is Japanese culture
I am happy.
Please visit us again when you visit Japan.
We'll be expecting you

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Activity Date:2023/07/09
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AWESOME!

Reviewed by: Study Group, 2023/08/02

They speak Japanese and a little bit of Japanese English It's not easy to understand but it helps to get communicated.
But, Their service mind is great, smile all time and kindly answer our question.
the sample things are good quality and we got a great experience.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us.
I have to study English more.
Thank you for your understanding.
I hope you enjoyed the experience

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2023/07/26
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A wonderful experience

Reviewed by: Sarah, 2023/07/30

I've always wanted to make one of these food samples, and was happy to find this opportunity using the Chika Toku (extra value) system from the Tokyo Metro pass. Although the explanation was in Japanese, the staff made sure I understood what to do and even showed me exactly how to proceed. It was a wonderful experience and a fun way to spend a couple hours.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us.
If you enjoyed the food sample experience
I am happy.
All staff should be able to speak more English
I will do my best.
We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Japan.

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Attended as:Solo Travelers
Activity Date:2023/07/29
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Great Experience

Reviewed by: DadAndDaughter, 2023/07/29

The activity was a ton of fun! Me and my 7 year old attended, the instructor was very helpful and friendly with both of us and provided clear guidance and explanations. Our instructor's English was quite capable, and used a translation app to bridge the gap. As for the food samples themselves it was a lot of fun, easy to understand, and the results are super realistic! Great souvenirs!

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us.
So that foreigners can also enjoy
I am also studying English, but I will try harder. Please come visit us again when you visit Japan.
We'll be expecting you

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2023/07/09
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I LOVE PARFAIT

Reviewed by: Diana milky hama, 2023/07/16

The guy there was so nice to us like he was teaching us and was so patient and was so good. And like the other staff kept smiling at us and they were so nice. And they let us make stuff without reservation. And the charms they sell there are so cute too. YAYYYYYYY

  • Happy family with the guy

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Thank you for visiting us. If you say so
be our encouragement.
Please come visit us again when you visit Japan.
We'll be expecting you.

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Attended as:Families
Activity Date:2023/07/15
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Such a fun activity!

Reviewed by: Jessica, 2023/07/01

This was a great experience for crafters of all ages. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable about their materials, and very receptive to be asked about procedures. There's a tablet with Google Translate available on-hand to help move through any language bumps, and staff was incredibly accommodating towards all levels of Japanese proficiency. I definitely plan to bring english-only friends back here on a future trip.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us.
We are very happy to receive many compliments.
Food replicas are a culture unique to Japan.
I hope you enjoyed the experience.
Wewill study English more.
Please come visit us again when you visit Japan.
We'll be expecting you.
Yamato Sample Manufacturing Staff

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Attended as:Solo Travelers
Activity Date:2023/06/26
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Perfect experience while in Tokyo for having your own handmade fake food

Reviewed by: Maite Aguado, 2023/06/14

It was a super fun experience. the staff super super nice and very friendly. We loved the experience!! They can speak english but if you are learning japanese, they will mixed but they know how to explain super well. Also they explain you the history about the fake food and they have also some shop with jewelry....

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us.

I'm still not good at English, so I'll study.
enjoy the experience

I would be happy if the food sample experience became a good memory in Japan.
We are looking forward to seeing you again.

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2023/06/09
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Great workshop!

Reviewed by: Patricia , 2023/06/06

Fun and family friendly workshop! Hosts were friendly and provided clear and easy instruction. Would love to take another workshop in the future.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for coming to our store. Also received a high evaluation
I am happy.
Please try another menu. We'll be expecting you.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2023/06/05
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An absolute yes for you Tokyo experience

Reviewed by: VisitingfromEU, 2023/05/27

Great interactions with staff in a simple, fun environment!

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Thank you for coming.
I would be happy if you enjoyed it.
We look forward to seeing you again

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2023/05/26
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10/10

Reviewed by: Hannah , 2023/05/16

Such a fun and great experience! The man who works there is so lovely and friendly - I have recommended it to a group on Facebook

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Thank you for visiting us.
I am happy to hear that.
You can also see our company on Facebook only YouTube, so please take a look.

大和サンプル製作所

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Attended as:Solo Travelers
Activity Date:2023/05/15
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GREAT EXPERIENCE!

Reviewed by: susy, 2023/04/26

I am delighted to write a review for the experience I had with your company. The whole experience was lots of fun, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and enjoyable activity.

The guide was very helpful and made the whole process of creating plastic models enjoyable and easy to follow. They even took the time to explain the history of plastic models, which added to the experience and made it more meaningful.

I was also very impressed with how the guide interacted with my son. They were very sweet and patient with him and helped him create his own bowl of ramen. My son was thrilled with the result and was proud to show off his creation to everyone.

Overall, I had a fantastic time with your company, and I am grateful for the experience. The guide was knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly, making the experience all the more enjoyable. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a unique and fun activity that the whole family can enjoy.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you very much for participating in the food sample experience activity. Also, thank you for your review and high rating.
I am very happy that you enjoyed the experience.
Food samples are a unique culture of Japan. We want everyone to enjoy learning about the culture. We are very happy that we were able to convey our thoughts. Also, I hope to see you when you come to Japan. Thank you again.
*Since we are using a translator, there may be errors in English. Thank you for your understanding.

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2023/03/28
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New Experience

Reviewed by: Jean, 2023/03/28

We very much enjoyed our experience making food samples at Yamato Food Samples in Ikebukuro. Staff was very patient with us. It was a fun experience.

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Hello Jean
Thank you for visiting us.
I would be happy if you enjoyed it.
Please come visit us again when you visit Japan.

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Attended as:Friends
Activity Date:2023/03/27
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Fun, quick, and you get a lovely souvenir!

Reviewed by: Max, 2023/03/26

Great little shop! The instructor was very kind, introduced us to the history of samples, thoroughly described all the materials and techniques and guided us through making our sample. We were very happy with the experience and the resulting souvenir! Note that our instructor mostly spoke in Japanese, which was Ok with us, but I believe there are other employees who speak English.

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us.
I am glad that you enjoyed the experience.
All staff will try to speak English.
We look forward to seeing you again.

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Attended as:Couples
Activity Date:2023/02/27
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Japanese Ramen Making Experience

Reviewed by: Marisa, 2023/03/26

Signed the husband up for this experience as he really enjoys ramen! He was a perfect fit for this class since the laying of the ramen noodles, and particular placement of the garnishes are more meticulous. The instructor was very thorough in explaining the materials we would be using, had an example placed next to you on the table so you understood how it would look like. The place is very neat and clean and he really cheers you along as your working on your ramen making.

Looking forward to attending again when back in Tokyo!

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for coming.

Ramen experience is very popular with overseas customers.

You made the ramen very well.
Sweets are also popular, so please try them next time.
We'll be expecting you

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2023/03/24
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Fun Family Experience!

Reviewed by: Marisa, 2023/03/26

I’ve grown up seeing these food displays outside of Japanese restaurants, but never knew how they were made. Found out about this experience from another family traveling through Tokyo and it looked like fun. It was much more fun than expected but definitely not as easy as it looks. Definitely need to channel your creative side.

We hope to do this again the next time we’re in Japan and attempt the tempura experience!

Reply from activity provider

Thank you for visiting us.

Food samples may be rare for overseas customers.

I think you did a very good job.By all means, please try the tempura and lettuce experience next time.
We'll be expecting you

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Attended as:Families with Young Children
Activity Date:2023/03/24
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Wonderful Experience

Reviewed by: Rawa Al-Kalbani, 2023/03/19

Great overall experience. The instructor was very friendly and polite. He explained every step of the process and gave some background information on plastic food samples. The instructor was patient and we also had a good chat. The atmosphere was relaxed. I made a bowl of ramen and got it packaged neatly for me to take home. Would recommend this experience!

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Hello Rawa Al-Kalbani

Thank you for visiting us.
I am happy to receive words of praise.
Please come visit us again when you visit Japan.
Sincerely

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Attended as:Solo Travelers
Activity Date:2023/03/18
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