Sasazushi (Bamboo Sushi) Making Experience

Sasazushi (‘bamboo sushi’) holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Itoigawa. Rustic-yet-colorful, this simple dish of vinegar rice topped with pickled vegetables, nuts and other local produce served atop a bamboo leaf is a common sight on festival days and other special occasions.

At the Jōnan Regional Community Center in Nou Valley, local mothers offer classes to locals and visitors alike, sharing their knowledge about this traditional, local delicacy.

Time: 90 min
Limit: 10 – 30 people
Fee: 1,500 yen per person
Book at least 10 days in advance
※Instruction given in Japanese, bring an interpreter if needed