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[Tokyo] Traditional Nerikiri Sweet Making Experience in Asakusa
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- Overview
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- Welcome and Introduction (10 minutes)
- Your expert guide will introduce the history of nerikiri, a traditional Japanese sweet, and its significance in tea ceremonies.
- Preparation and Ingredients (15 minutes)
- Learn about the ingredients used in nerikiri, including shiro-an (white bean paste), sweet potatoes, and lotus root. Discover how they create the sweet’s smooth texture.
- Hands-on Nerikiri Making (40 minutes)
- Get hands-on! Knead and shape your own nerikiri sweets with guidance from the expert, crafting traditional designs like flowers and animals.
- Tea Pairing and Tasting (15 minutes)
- Enjoy your freshly made nerikiri with traditional matcha tea, learning about the tea ceremony and its connection to nerikiri.
- Wrap-Up and Souvenir (10 minutes)
- Take home your handmade nerikiri in a souvenir box. Ask any remaining questions before leaving.
- What to expect
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