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- English
This workshop offers a rare chance to learn authentic Japanese home cooking directly from local Osaka moms. Unlike restaurants or typical cooking studios, you’ll experience the warmth of real family-style meals and the joy of connecting with locals. Enjoy cooking, chatting, and taking home your handmade magewappa bento box.
Example Menu
Main
Teriyaki Chicken
Tender chicken simmered in a sweet soy glaze, a classic Japanese main dish loved in homemade bentos.
Starter
Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelet)
A soft, slightly sweet rolled omelet made with eggs and dashi, a staple of everyday Japanese bento culture.
Starter
Kinpira Gobo (Sautéed Burdock Root)
Crunchy burdock root and carrot sautéed in soy sauce and sesame oil, a simple yet flavorful side dish.
Starter
Seasonal Side (Varies by Season)
A vegetable dish featuring locally sourced seasonal produce that reflects the natural flavors of Japan.
Main
Mixed Rice (Japanese Maze Gohan)
Steamed rice gently mixed with seasonal vegetables and soy-based seasoning, creating a comforting home flavor.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
There is a convinience store LAWSON. Please meet up there.
What to expect
You’ll learn from local moms who share their family recipes and stories while teaching you how to cook classic Japanese dishes such as tamagoyaki (rolled omelet), teriyaki chicken, kinpira gobo (sautéed burdock root), and seasonal vegetables.
The class takes place in a cozy renovated house in Osaka’s Uemachi area, filled with natural light and plants.
An English interpreter is always present, so guests can relax and fully enjoy the experience even without Japanese skills.
After cooking, you’ll arrange your handmade dishes beautifully inside a handcrafted magewappa wooden lunch box and enjoy your meal for lunch.
At the end, take the magewappa box home as a special souvenir—a lovely reminder of your time in Japan.
Perfect for travelers who wish to connect with local people and culture through authentic food, everyday stories, and warm hospitality.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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