Sakura mochi
Cherry blossom(Sakura) now in season.
While enjoying beautiful Sakura outside, we made Sakura mochi this month.
We have two types of Sakura mochi from West and East.
In West, Domyoji ko (dried sweet rice) is used to make mochi, and in East (Kanto regeion), it is crape style.
Some arrangements were made on crape. Isn’t that pretty with flower pattern?
Let’s enjoy both East and West style of Sakura mochi.
Wagashi Lesson in London
I will visit London in May. It is first time since I left London in 2016, I am very excited.
During my stay, I will do following Wagashi Lesson. English translation is available upon request.
【Date】
– May 11 Saturday, 10:30am
– May 11 Saturday, 14:30pm
(Duration 2.5 to 3 hours)
【What to make】
– Nerikiri Rose shaping
Traditional confectionery made from white beans. Dough will be prepared in advance.
-Mugwort mochi
Very popular herb in spring time. Red beans paste in side.
– Dry fig and walnut Yokan
Put walnut and dry fig, a bit of western flavor of tractional sweet called Yokan, which made from Aduki beans and agar
【Venue】 near Paddington (Will send you the details, once you apply and confirm)
【Number】minimum 2 and maximum 5 people
If you are interested in, apply via E-mail (info@y-an.jp)
Wagashi lesson in April
After cherry blossoms, new season begins. Enjoy new new green. Yomogi (mugwort) is traditional spring herbs for making Mochi.
If you are interested in making, spring sweets, please contact me. English class is available upon request. min 2 people (max 5).
What to make :
– Yomogi mochi : Distinctive herb flavor. Red beans inside
– Kashiwa mochi : Tradironal sweets for Tango no sekku (5 May). the children’s day.
Price: 6000 yen
Duration : 2.5 hours including tea time
Toraya Kobo Gotenba
Really wanted to visit this place for long time.
Finally, TORAYA KOBO at Gotenba, 2 hours drive from Tokyo where you can see beautiful Fuji mountain.
Very quiet on weekday, but I heard that you need to wait a few hours on weekends.
Daifuku and seasonal Sakuramochi, which are only available here.
Not other Toraya shops.
You can find English information
http://www.toraya-kobo.jp/en/