Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

Fun experience !

Reviewed by: Katja

The staff was very friendly and helped with the difficult parts. They also explained in general about the tecniques of making food samples, which was very interesting.

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数珠作り体験 手作業を通して精神統一！仏様を身近に感じる、腕輪念珠ブレスレット＜毎日催行／渋谷区＞ by 寺カフェ 代官山

Making prayer beads at the rumored temple café. ウワサの寺カフェで念珠作り

Reviewed by: taro

Recently, I participated in a temple café where I could experience making a rosary, which I had been curious about after seeing it on TV and online.

I applied for four people in my family, signing up separately for "Pink (new rose quartz)" and "Blue (new turquoise) or Green (new jade)," so I registered one person for pink and three for blue/green. Shortly after, I received a call from the temple café to confirm the details of my application.

The café was closer to Daikanyama Station than I expected, and it was easy to recognize with its unique five-colored curtains and impressive logo. The interior had a café-like design with a Western style, yet it also featured a statue of Amida Buddha, creating a distinctive atmosphere.

It seems that a monk is usually present at this café, and on this day, it was a woman. My elementary school son and three-year-old daughter also participated, and she kindly and patiently taught us, allowing everyone to enjoy the experience. We learned some little bits of knowledge, such as the names of the rosary parts like "parent bead" and "bosa." The kids adjusted the size by removing a few beads, and everyone successfully created a rosary that matched our expectations. The finished products turned out great. They can be worn regularly, and when visiting temples, they can be held and used as well.

While I was focused on making the rosary that day, I now think it would have been nice to hear more about the temple and Buddhism. It was a rare opportunity.

That said, the rosary-making experience was just one part of the day; I also decided to arrive early and have lunch at the café. The prices were reasonable, and the food was delicious and worth it, so I highly recommend it.

最近TVやネットで時々目にして気になっていた寺カフェで、数珠作り体験ができるという事で参加してみました。

申し込みは家族4人分で、「ピンク(新紅水晶)」と「ブルー(新トルコ石)またはグリーン(新翡翠)」とで別々に申し込むようになっていた為、ピンク1人とブルー・グリーン3人で申し込みました。
するとすぐに寺カフェの方からお電話があり申し込み内容の確認をしていただけました。

お店は思っていた以上に代官山駅に近く、独特な5色の幕や印象的なお店のロゴで一目でそれとわかりました。
店内も洋風のカフェっぽい作りの中に阿弥陀如来が安置されていたりと独特な雰囲気。

このカフェにはお坊さんが常駐しているらしいのですがこの日は女性の方でした。
小学生の息子と3歳の娘も参加したのですが、親切丁寧に教えていただき全員で楽しめました。
「親玉」「ぼさ」といった数珠のパーツの名称など、ちょっとした知識も得られます。
子供達は珠をいくつか抜くことでそれぞれの腕にあったサイズに調整し、全員イメージ通りの数珠が無事出来上がりました。
思った通りの仕上がりで良い感じです。
普段から身に着けて構わないし、お寺などに行った際にはそのまま手に持ち使う事もできるそうです。

当日は数珠作りに夢中でしたが、今になって思えばもっとお寺や仏教などについてお話を聞かせていただけば良かったかなと思います。
なかなか無い機会なので。

数珠作り体験は以上なのですが、実はこの日、せっかくなので早めにお店に行きランチもいただきました。
お値段もなかなかなのですが、それに納得できる内容でとても美味しく、こちらもオススメです。

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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

A great sample food making experience!

Reviewed by: Alister D

After spending out whole trip thinking we wouldn't we able to learn how to make sample food due to our lack of conversational Japanese, we finally found this place! We had a great time making the sample ramen. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They were also enthusiastic to talk about the different methods of sample food making and the history behind it. Easy to find and easily accessible. A highlight of the trip!

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An amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Shaz

We had a young chap who spoke quite good English for a Japanese, to run through what we were supposed to do.

The whole process was very fun and it was amazing to see the other fake food items that the store makes too!

The only downside is finding this place, it is in a small and quiet neighbourhood in Tokyo. However it was also fun exploring the area once you're there.

Highly recommended, not only for families with young kids but adults as well!

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An amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Shaz

We had a young chap who spoke quite good English for a Japanese, to run through what we were supposed to do.

The whole process was very fun and it was amazing to see the other fake food items that the store makes too!

The only downside is finding this place, it is in a small and quiet neighbourhood in Tokyo. However it was also fun exploring the area once you're there.

Highly recommended, not only for families with young kids but adults as well!

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Interesting and easy food sample making experience

Reviewed by: Karen C.

I made a full sized parfait. The staff was very patient and helpful. His english is understandable, and he made a great effort explaining himself. It was fun and easy enough for adults or kids. Took only 30minutes or so. Would like to try making tempura and curry rice next time. Look really realistic!!

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金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 ＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

fantastic!

Reviewed by: Paul.

What a special evening. The instructor was an eager young woman and the craft shop owners were present as well, and we had a friendly evening talking about the craft of ceramic repair, learning and talking about Tokyo and my travels. They were eager to impart their knowledge, and the atmosphere was casual and friendly. I recommended the class to an attendee of another workshop, and I've seen that she took this class as well. I'm hoping she enjoyed it as much as me.

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Great day!

Reviewed by: Paul.

I had a great afternoon with the workshop and it's hosts. The English to Japanese connection wasn't always perfect, but it didn't matter; it was a fun day of demonstration and learning. A really friendly crew.

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Nice experience to create your own samples

Reviewed by: Ruby Chen

We're very glad to make food sample here. It's quite special to experience Janpanese culture like this. And we all love it.

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Easy and quick, perfect activity for children

Reviewed by: The Campbells

Making lettuce and shrimp tempura was quite interesting process, our boys and I really enjoyed putting our hands in the water, witnessing how drops of candle change to the leafs of lettuce in our hands.

Excellent choice of activities, it was easy enough I had 13 and 9 years with me, they did excellent job, I can't wait to take them back to USA and trick my friends offering Tempura at our house!...lol

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金継ぎ教室 一日体験 大切な器を美しく修理する伝統技術 ＜南阿佐ヶ谷＞by 手仕事屋久家

Lovely Experience

Reviewed by: Miss C

Ever since seeing one of those gold-repaired tea bowls I wanted to try it, and this was a really fun morning class. It was a really 'local' experience as there were few neighborhood ladies doing crafts at the same time, and it was cool to explore the area around the studio. The teacher was super sweet, and can speak basic English. She even served sweets and coffee, a lovely bonus!

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Easy and fun

Reviewed by: Melinda

Easy instruction and good service, worth checking out

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Fantastic Experience, wish we booked them all!

Reviewed by: aamandal

We booked the sundae workshop, and after completing it we realised we should of booked a full day and done all of them!
I booked this (female) for my partner and I to do, he wasnt looking forward to it but ending up having alot of fun.
The guy we had was fantastic, we took lots of photos, he explained everything perfectly.
It was alittle tricky to find, we did follow the directions but went too far - the place is part of a house, and there is a little sliding door where you need to go. So if you end up at a t-intersection after it says it is on the left hand side you have gone too far.

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Fruit tart sample workshop

Reviewed by: Mich

Forgot to ask for our teacher's name. But he was really awesome! Though he was not fluent in English, he really tried his very best to share his knowledge on the samples. I was very impressed with his enthusiasm and professionalism in his work. Keep up the great work! I'll definitely attend the workshop again if I'm visiting Japan. I'll also introduce my friends to attend! :)

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Best Activity for Families

Reviewed by: Hawaii Visitors

Aloha from Hawaii! Visited on June 15, 2015. Our appointment was at 1:00 but they allowed us to begin at 12:00. Staff was very friendly. We made ramen, tempura, curry rice, and ice cream. Staff helped us create wonderful memories. Mahalo (thank you) from our family!

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Fun activity, great instructors

Reviewed by: S.Chan

My 5 yr old did this and the tart keychain. Although he was too small to handle the piping 'gun', he really wanted to try it. The instructor did a great job in helping my son hold the gun and guide it while still allowing him to still feel like he did the piping! It's very similar to the tart making in that you pick 5 decorative items, pipe the cream then decorate!

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Fantastic activity with kids!

Reviewed by: S.Chan

10-yr old had great fun with this and the ramen. Instructor was very patient and encouraging and the end product was very well packaged for travel.

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Easy starter piece

Reviewed by: S.Chan

This was easy enough for a 5yr old to do. He needed some help piping the cream but then picked and placed the decorative pieces on his own. If you pick this piece, I would suggest you also pick another more complicated one to do as this will be completed very quickly!

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Great Class

Reviewed by: Circle

The teachers are very nice. I had a great class with them. Fun!!! They provided me a very clear instruction to find the location as well. That was a great help. If you are interested, just sign up and you will like it as well. They can teach you in English =D

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Great Experience

Reviewed by: Circle

The teachers are very nice. I had a great class with them. Fun!!! They provided me a very clear instruction to find the location as well. That was a great help. If you are interested, just sign up and you will like it as well. They can teach you in English =D

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Fun experience in making the Food Samples!

Reviewed by: edditude

This is a very fun workshop, and I do really enjoy doing the food samples. Not to worry if you do not understanding Japanese, as one of the staff is able to communicate in basic English. And Mr Ito even used the language translator apps on his phone to communicate with me, and explain to me on various material used in food sample. You should try it if you are visiting Tokyo!

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食品サンプル体験　寿司・ラーメン・カレー・ピザなど 食事系のサンプルを制作！種類豊富な選べるプラン♪短時間30分から体験可能＜池袋／北池袋駅徒歩5分＞

Food sample making experience 食品サンプル作り体験

Reviewed by: アリエル

The workshop was located in a typical residential area, and the large sign made it easy to find. We participated as a pair and made ramen and parfait clips.

There was another group already working on making tempura at the experience location. Although it was a small workshop, each group was happily working with the instructors. During the process, I learned that ramen is made from "wax" and parfait from "vinyl resin."

The instructor carefully explained the characteristics of each material, and I think it's better to create different items when participating in a group, as it allows everyone to learn about various food sample-making processes. When we actually made the items, there were examples of failed attempts and various sizes and colors of topping samples prepared in advance, which made it very efficient and allowed us to create cute clips without any mistakes.

When we were leaving, our creations were carefully packed into boxes, so even though I live overseas, they didn't get damaged during the long flight. Additionally, I received a document that briefly explained the history of food samples and the challenges of expanding globally. In a short time, I was able to learn not only about the materials' characteristics but also about the history of sample making and the difficulties of global expansion, thanks to the instructors' thorough preparation and efforts to ensure participants had an enjoyable experience. I believe this activity can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

Also, since I booked through Veltra and paid in advance, the experience went smoothly without the common reservation or payment issues often encountered abroad. Thank you for a wonderful time.

一般の住宅街の中に工房はありました。大きな看板が目印になっていたので、場所を探すのに時間はかかりませんでした。
二人での参加でしたが、ラーメンとパフェクリップを作りました。

体験場所にはもう一組のグループが先に天ぷら作成の作業をしていました。
小さな工房でしたが、それぞれのグループが先生方と和気あいあいと作業を進めていました。
作業を進めていく中で、ラーメンは「ろう」、パフェは「ビニール樹脂」を材料に作成することを知りました。

それぞれの材料の個性を先生に丁寧に説明して頂き、複数人で参加する場合は、それぞれ違うものを作ったほうが色々な食品サンプル作りの過程を知ることができ良いと思います。実際に作る時も、失敗作の例や色々なサイズや色が異なるトッピングサンプルを事前に準備して頂いてたので、とても効率よく、かわいらしいクリップを失敗することなく作ることができました。

帰り際には丁寧に作品を箱に詰めていただけたので、私は海外に住んでいますが、長時間の飛行機移動でも崩れることはなかったです。
また、帰り際に食品サンプルの歴史や世界進出の難しさなどが簡単に説明された文書をもらいました。短い時間に、ただ作るだけではなくて、材料の個性やサンプル作りの歴史、世界進出の難しさを知れたのは、工房の先生方が事前にしっかり準備をして、体験者が楽しめるように尽力されているからこそだと思いました。
このアクティビティは子供大人関係なく楽しめると思います。

またベルトラ経由で予約、事前支払だったので、海外でよく経験する予約時間や会計でのトラブルなくスムーズに体験ができ安心しました。楽しい時間をありがとうございました。

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食品サンプル体験　寿司・ラーメン・カレー・ピザなど 食事系のサンプルを制作！種類豊富な選べるプラン♪短時間30分から体験可能＜池袋／北池袋駅徒歩5分＞

Fun experience in making the food samples! Fun experience in making the Food Samples!

Reviewed by: edditude

This is a very fun workshop, and I do really enjoy doing the food samples. Not to worry if you do not understand Japanese, as one of the staff is able to communicate in basic English. And Mr. Ito even used the language translator apps on his phone to communicate with me and explain to me the various materials used in the food samples. You should try it if you are visiting Tokyo!

This is a very fun workshop, and I do really enjoy doing the food samples. Not to worry if you do not understanding Japanese, as one of the staff is able to communicate in basic English. And Mr Ito even used the language translator apps on his phone to communicate with me, and explain to me on various material used in food sample. You should try it if you are visiting Tokyo!

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食品サンプル体験　寿司・ラーメン・カレー・ピザなど 食事系のサンプルを制作！種類豊富な選べるプラン♪短時間30分から体験可能＜池袋／北池袋駅徒歩5分＞

I feel like a craftsman. 気分は職人♡

Reviewed by: アリエル

Today, I'm making ramen.
Believe it or not, I'm a repeat visitor!
After enjoying the tart-making experience last time, I brought along an acquaintance from America.
Unlike tarts, ramen involves working with wax, shaping the noodles and menma in hot water.
For the noodles, I dip 3-4 strands in hot water and twist them into a figure-eight shape.
I start by making menma from rectangular pieces.
Recalling the shape of menma, I knead, twist, and pull.
I already feel like a skilled craftsman. ( *´艸｀)
For the broth, I pour colored wax into the bowl.
This part is a bit hot, so I asked the workshop staff for help.
I cut green onions into stick shapes with scissors and beautifully arrange the spinach, naruto, and green onions.
I ended up with a very satisfying bowl of ramen.

Thank you to everyone at the workshop for the detailed explanations about the properties of wax and for all the thoughtful assistance.
I will definitely come back with someone else.

さぁ、今日はラーメン作りです。
なんと私　リピーターです！！
前回のタルトづくりで味をしめ、アメリカ在住の知り合いを連れていきました。
ラーメンはタルトと違いロウ細工ということで
お湯で麺とメンマを成形します。
麺は3－4本毎　お湯につけて八の字にして作っていきます。
メンマは長方形のものから作っていきます。
メンマの形を思い出しながら、もんだり、ねじったり、ひっぱったり。
気分はもういっぱしの職人です。( *´艸｀)
汁は着色されたロウをどんぶりに流し込みます。
これはちょっと熱いので工房の方にお願いしました。
ネギは棒状のものをはさみでカット
ホウレンソウ・なると・ねぎをおいしそうにレイアウト
大満足のラーメンが出来上がりました。

ロウの特性など丁寧に説明していただき、
細かい気づかいをしていただいた工房の皆様ありがとうございました。
また、誰か連れて伺います。

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Japanese Plastic Food Sample Art Experience in Tokyo

A Must-Do Activity!

Reviewed by: Marlent

A group of 5 of us did this unforgettable experience! Everything was perfect and the staff was extremely friendly! We were given great instruction and valuable information about sample food production and history. We were given a lot of control and freedom with our creations and never did we feel like we were being rushed. It was a truly enjoyable experience.

Our instructor was Kazuya Ito. He was great! And he has great English, especially since he told us he is self-taught from watching movies! Truly amazing!

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Fantastic! A great experience!

Reviewed by: Caroline

Our family all really enjoyed making the wax food models, it was one of the highlights of our trip. Our host had enough English to explain what to do, but we weren't expecting this, so that was an added bonus. We were all really pleased with our creations!

The travel directions were accurate and easy to follow and we found it to be very accessible. In addition, it was also very good value.

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definitely recommended!!!

Reviewed by: hazel

Definitely recommended for families travelling to tokyo with young children. It was held in a cosy home environment, easy to find with instructions upon booking and kids got mostly hands on experience to make the plastic food samples. We picked the sundae and ramen but if I were to do it again will pick curry rice and tempura too..value for money for the experience. They made sure to pack the items probably before u left...nothing but praise for them!

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Awesome experience in plastic food sample

Reviewed by: Lau Yee How

This is a very good introductory lesson into plastic food making and the history and techniques which were used to make the plastic food.
Mr Ito is a very good teacher, who will spend his time to explain his art in fullest details and does his best to communicate in english to the non-Japanese speaking guests to make them feel comfortable and be immersed in the lesson.

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Surprisingly cool

Reviewed by: nyunyutti

The staff in the workshop supported us with kindness, and even our 2nd daughter who is in the 3rd grade in elementary school succeeded in making the parfait. It was surprisingly easy to create it.
We brought it home, and my wife and eldest daughter were so surprised to see its perfection."""

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We had a great time!

Reviewed by: Youngjoon Park

It was held in a small workshop located in a residential area. In the workshop, 3 other families were creating ramen (Chinese noodle) and tempura. Our children were really excited. We made a reservation for the parfait-making plac. The instructor taught us very politely and we did not have to worry (As our child is an elementary school student, we worried she might have some difficulties making the parfait).

It was fun to see that the parfait slowly taking shape. Our child was also happy to see it. We had a great time as a family thanks to this experience. We would like to do this again. Next time we will try making the ramen and tempura.

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