Arrive at a casual sushi restaurant in Furano, a town in central Hokkaido known for its agricultural landscape and access to some of Hokkaido’s celebrated local produce and seafood. As you settle in, your guide introduces the session and explains what you are about to make.

Watch as your sushi expert demonstrates nigiri-shaping and roll-making techniques directly in front of you, and follow along step by step. Handle the rice, position the fish, and shape each piece yourself, with your guide on hand to explain the techniques and answer questions as they arise. The session moves at a pace that allows you to observe closely before attempting each technique.

By the end of the 90-minute class, assemble a set of sushi pieces made entirely by your own hands. Sit down to eat what you have made, giving you a direct result to taste and reflect on. Throughout the session, ask questions and learn more about the decisions behind each step — from rice preparation to the final press of the nigiri.