Wagashi Workshops

Instructor

Sen Sakamoto of Kintoki Sweets
(English/日本語)

Date & Time

Sakura Mochi

Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
2 sessions: 11:00 am - 12:30pm / 2:30pm - 4:00pm

 

Fee & Registration

Registration opening soon

$62.37 / Members $50.14

A beginner-friendly series of hands-on cooking workshops to learn the fundamentals of Japanese style confections (commonly called 和菓子 wagashi), traditionally enjoyed with tea.

A quick introduction at the beginning of the class will cover the history and tradition of the seasonal wagashi and provide a chance to learn about some of the lesser-known ingredients.

A hands-on approach will let the students learn the different techniques to create these traditional confections, and at the end of the class, attendees will get to take home their creations.

Equipment and ingredients will be provided. All skill levels are welcome. However, we will be working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, so a minimum age of 16 is recommended.

What to Bring

Please bring your own apron and a small container to take home your creations at the end of the class.

About the Instructor

Sen Sakamoto of Kintoki Sweets

Sen Sakamoto is a Vancouver-based creative designer, wagashi maker, and passionate educator on traditional Japanese foods and culture. Follow her at KintokiSweets on Instagram for regular deep dives into the world of seasonal wagashi and other Japanese traditions.
An close-up, slightly high-angle shot shows a person’s hands carefully wrapping a sakuramochi (a Japanese pink rice cake) with a pickled cherry blossom leaf. On a light wooden surface, several finished sweets are visible: thin, white crepes folded over dark red bean paste and draped with a salty, green leaf. A few dried pink cherry blossoms are scattered in the foreground, and a dark plate with more leaves sits in the blurred background. The lighting is soft and natural, creating a warm, artisanal atmosphere.
A close-up photograph of a single Sakura Mochi (pink rice cake wrapped in a pickled salted leaf) topped with a small cherry blossom. It sits on a dark wooden square plate with a traditional wooden pick. A cup of green tea and a budding branch are softly blurred in the background on a woven tray.