Cooking Japanese Traditional Snacks in Asakusa

Spend a fun hour and a half in the heart of Asakusa making traditional Japanese snacks, learn about the varied Japanese rice culture. After the experience, you will be able to make the delicious thunder rice crackers at home and with the help of the kit and recipe you receive.

•  Very close to Sensō-Ji Temple! You can enjoy sightseeing in Asakusa before and after the experience
• Discover authentic Japanese food culture that only locals know in an experience that children and adults can enjoy together, and learn about Japanese rice culture and the various ways to enjoy rice
• Receive a kit and a recipe so you can make thunder rice crackers at home

 A 3-minute walk from Sensō-ji Temple! Try your hand at making traditional Japanese snacks out of rice in the heart of Asakusa! It is an experience that allows you to learn and enjoy Japanese food culture. 

“Washoku” (traditional Japanese cuisine) was selected as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013 and continues to attract global attention. Experience a food culture that is not yet well known overseas.

Thunder rice cracker is a traditional confectionery loved by locals in Asakusa for over 200 years. Get a deeper understanding of the Japanese culture through the experience of making traditional sweets unique to Asakusa. 

 Starting time: 10:00 am, 12:30 pm or 3:00 pm
Time: 90 minutes

•  At the reception desk, check your temperature and disinfect your hands. There will be introductions and ice breakers, and you'll get a grasp of the flow of the experience.
• Let's make "thunder rice crackers"! First, the instructor will make a sample of these traditional rice-based snacks to help you visualize yourself making it while watching the instructor. Then it's time to make your own original thunder rice crackers. (Ingredients: rice, wheat flour, glucose, peanuts/almonds, sugar, salt, butter/margarine)
• Learn about Japanese food culture while eating the freshly-made thunder rice crackers. Learn how essential "rice" is as an ingredient in Japanese food.
• At the end of the experience, discover stores in Asakusa where you can go to enjoy delicious ways rice is used. Be sure to stop by to make your visit to Asakusa more memorable! Finally, receive a recipe and a kit so you can create and enjoy your own "thunder rice crackers" at home.