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- Japanese
- English
▪️ Make Your Own Kyaraben (Character Bento)
Learn how to craft an adorable and colorful character bento, just like Japanese parents prepare for their children. Use vibrant ingredients to shape cute animals and express your creativity.
▪️ Discover the Taste of Japanese Home Cooking
This hands-on workshop also introduces you to the foundations of Japanese home-style flavor, including seasoning techniques and traditional ingredients.
▪️ Super Instagrammable
Your finished bento will be a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach—perfect for photos to share with family, friends, and followers.
▪️ Flexible Access Options
Optional round-trip pick-up from hotels near Shinjuku, Shinagawa, or Gotanda is available. However, we highly recommend a stroll through the neighborhood to soak up the true local charm before the workshop begins.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Optional car pickup is available from hotels near Shinjuku, Shinagawa, or Gotanda—though walking to the venue through local streets is the most authentic way to enjoy the vibe. But if you need pick-up service from central Tokyo. We offer pick-up from Shinjyuku, Gotanda and Toei Nakanobu stations. For groups of four, alternate pick-up locations may be available—please contact us. The vehicle seats up to four people.
Coming on your own? Head to Nakanobu Station (Toei Line). It’s about a 10-minute walk from there. " Once you exit to the ground level from Exit A4 of Toei Nakanobu Station, please contact us. A staff member will come to meet you.
What to expect
Located in Nakanobu/Togoshi—a cozy, non-touristy area where real Japanese life unfolds—this workshop lets you dive into the world of character bento (kyaraben), where cute animal faces come to life in delicious form.
You’ll learn how to make colorful, photo-perfect bentos while mastering the basics of Japanese home-style cooking. This isn’t just a cooking class—it’s a cultural adventure into daily Japanese flavors, traditions, and aesthetics.
▪️ Highlights:
・ Explore a charming local Tokyo neighborhood (Togoshi/Nakanobu), far from the usual tourist crowds—perfect for a casual stroll before or after the workshop.
・Make your own Kyaraben, the cute characte -packed bento boxes that are a staple in Japanese school lunches.
・Learn real Japanese home cooking techniques, using traditional seasonings and step-by-step guidance.
・Optional car pickup is available from hotels near Shinjuku, Shinagawa, or Gotanda—though walking to the venue through local streets is the most authentic way to enjoy the vibe.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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