Date：Saturday, May 4, 2024 10:00AM – 1:00PM
Address：Zip Code 603-8166, 16 Bancho, Kamigoryo Tandacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto City
Schedule：
10:00 – 11:00 Yukata lesson You can take out yukata
11:00 – 12:00 making Japnese Tofu You can eat Tofu & “takikomu gohan” and take home what you can’t eat
Experience fee：¥30,000（tax includ）
1.Yukata lesson
This lesson, which will include a complimentary Yukata, will instruct you how to properly wear a Yukata in the summer time.
To facilitate the distribution of the Yukatas, we would like to know your height.
Lecturer profile
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2.Making Japanese Tofu
Tofu, which was introduced from China, is now It is also one of Japan’s representative traditional foods. And popular around the world as a healthy food.
As of 2023, although many tofus are produced by machines, the flavor of handmade tofu made from soybeans is exceptionally superior.
The charm of handmade tofu is that it can be deliciously enjoyed on its own, even without soy sauce or bonito flakes.
Even the instructor, who had only ever eaten machine-made tofu before, vividly remembers being astonished by the deliciousness of handmade tofu when they tried it for the first time.
Even in Japan, where tofu has been made for decades, it is difficult for tofu shops to produce the same tofu every day.
Even with the same ingredients, the finished appearance and taste can vary depending on the maker, which is quite profound.These aspects are also reasons why people are drawn to tofu.
The tofu sold outside of Japan is almost like a different entity compared to Japanese tofu, and therefore it’s consumed in different ways.During the tofu workshop, there will be time for the tofu to set, and in the meantime, we will discuss the following items.
- The history of tofu
- The differences between tofu inside and outside of Japan
- The differences in the soybeans used as ingredients
- How tofu is consumed in Japan
We will share as much as possible about Japan’s tofu food culture within the given time for you to fully enjoy.
Then, once it’s ready, everyone will partake in the tofu made together and the mixed rice prepared “takikomu gohan” by the instructor.
Of course, the tofu will be enjoyed as is. Afterwards, we will also have fun learning how to eat tofu in ways that bring out its umami and sweetness.
Even if you are a beginner in cooking, you can easily make tofu, so please feel free to join us with confidence.The content is simple enough that even a first-grader can make it on their own.
We will also provide you with an English recipe, so as long as you have the ingredients, you can make it as many times as you want at home.
Why not try making authentic Japanese tofu and immerse yourself in the food culture of tofu?
Lecturer profile
Marie Gohda（Registered dietitian&Washoku life stylist）
Having traveled to 10 countries around the world, I awakened to the charm of Japanese cuisine and started a Japanese cooking class in 2018 to spread its appeal. I have taught over 100 students the basics of Japanese cuisine and fermentation workshops.
Among them, there are students whose blood test results have improved through Japanese cuisine. I advocate for “Reiwa’s Japanese CuisineTM” and train Japanese Cuisine Lifestyle Stylists. I also work as a cooking instructor and seminar lecturer, and engage in event planning, health support, and supervision.
Access detail
1.Access from Kyoto Station: Get off at “Kitaoji Station” on the Kyoto Municipal Subway, about a 10-minute walk.
2.Access from Kitaoji Station: From Kitaoji Bus Terminal, take bus routes 37, Special 37, or North 1.
Get off at “Horikawa Kitaoji Bus Stop”, then about a 2-minute walk.
3.Access by car: Approximately 12 km from the Meishin Expressway “Kyoto Higashi IC” (Interchange).
Approximately 10 km from the Meishin Expressway “Kyoto Minami IC” (Interchange).
Address：Zip Code 603-8166, 16 Bancho, Kamigoryo Tandacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto City
Nearby Tourist Attractions
900m: Daitoku-ji Temple
2.2km: Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
3km: Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
2.2km: Kyoto Imperial Palace
2km: Shimogamo Shrine
2.1km: Kamigamo Shrine
1.2km: Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden
3.1km: Nijo Castle
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