Team Building Activity: Japanese Sweets Workshop

Unwind and connect as a team while creating delicate Japanese nerikiri confections by hand.


A talented instructor will introduce your group to nerikiri, traditional Japanese sweets inspired by nature and the seasons. With the dough prepared in advance, you'll focus on gentle sculpting techniques such as pressing, pinching and layering. Create seasonal flower and nature motifs while learning how color, shape and symbolism influence each design. Calm, creative and highly hands-on, this mindful team building activity offers a refreshing way to slow down, collaborate and enjoy something beautiful together.


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Seasonal Nerikiri With Flower Motif

With white bean paste, sugar, mizuame, shiratamako and natural food coloring


Seasonal Nerikiri With Nature Motif

With white bean paste, azuki red bean filling, sugar, kanten and natural food coloring


Seasonal Nerikiri With Chef's Design of the Season

With white bean paste, azuki red bean filling, edible gold or silver leaf and natural food coloring

  • Minimum Guests 8
  • Maximum Guests 20
  • Event Duration 2 hours

Outside Reviews for Chef Hiroyo or Resident Chef

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Silvia

20 Aug 2026

Such a wonderful introduction to Japanese culture through hands-on culinary workshops. The atmosphere is welcoming and engaging, and knowledgeable instructors like Chef Hiroyo guide you through each step in a way that's approachable even for complete beginners. A memorable and unique experience in NYC!

$ 149.99 Per person


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Chef Hiroyo is a Japanese culinary instructor from Hokkaido specializing in decorative sushi. Trained in baking, pastry and traditional Japanese confectionery, she holds Level 1 certification in kazari maki-zushi instruction. She leads hands-on workshops across New York City, teaching guests to transform sushi into colorful, artful designs while sharing Japanese culinary traditions through approachable, creative instruction.

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