In this program, you will learn to make two different types of traditional Japanese sweets. First, you will try your hand at making nerikiri. Intended to please the eye as much as the palate, nerikiri are carefully crafted to reflect the four seasons and represent the beauty of nature. Mostly made from white bean paste, they are delicately sweet and dissolve in the mouth. They were created over 300 years ago and have a long history connected to the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Today, they are viewed as nothing less than an "edible art." Second, you will create the equally delicious and entertaining, taiyaki. One of Japan's most popular treats, taiyaki is a pancake-type confection shaped like a fish and stuffed with a filling such as red bean paste or chocolate. Our expert instructors will assist you in making your tasty treats process and tell you about the history of these great confections. Once the sweets are made you will enjoy them in a tea tasting session of three of Japan's best teas.