Experience the Wonders of Japanese Rice and Fermentation at Komedreaming

Discover Japanese Culture through Rice and Fermentation

Komedreaming, located in the Hamamatsucho and Daimon area of Minato, Tokyo, has launched engaging experiential workshops centered around rice and fermentation, emphasizing the cultural richness of Japan. Directed by Naomi Shimabuku, CEO of Yui-Maru Co., Ltd., these workshops are now available for corporate clients, organizations, and hotels, providing an ideal opportunity for everyone to connect with the essence of Japanese culture.

Rediscovering the Magic of Rice and Fermentation

At Komedreaming, participants can enjoy not only delicious domestic amazake (sweet rice wine) but also partake in various hands-on workshops that explore the world of rice and koji (mold used for fermentation). The workshops are led by staff who can communicate in English, making them accessible and enjoyable for both Japanese participants and international visitors. This feature allows for a meaningful sharing of Japan's age-old food culture across language barriers.

Onigiri Making Experience with Amazake Tasting

- Price: 10,000 yen per person (Approx. 90 minutes, max 5 people)

In this workshop, participants use locally sourced Tokyo rice and ingredients from Tamaki-ya, a 243-year-old established store in the Hamamatsucho-Daimon area. They will learn about the history of onigiri (rice balls) while immersing themselves in Edo's culinary traditions. After creating their onigiri, participants can enjoy a tasting of various types of traditional amazake.

Onigiri Making Experience

Miso Making Workshop with Amazake Tasting

- Price: 10,000 yen per person (Approx. 90 minutes, max 5 people)

Participants will learn to make miso using domestic soybeans, rice koji, and salt. The experience includes a tasting session where participants can sample three different types of miso, highlighting the regional and ingredient differences. Note that the types of miso may vary seasonally.

Miso Making Experience

Matcha Experience Set

- Price: 1,500 yen per person

In this session, participants will use a chasen (bamboo whisk) to prepare matcha tea. The freshly whisked matcha will be paired with our signature rice koji amazake, creating a unique matcha amazake experience. Traditional rice-based sweets will also be offered as snacks during this session.

Seasonally Inspired Koji Seasoning Workshop

- Price: Starting from 2,000 yen per person

This popular workshop allows participants to create unique seasonally inspired koji-based seasonings, such as tomato koji, Chinese koji, and soy sauce koji. Many attendees become repeat customers due to the appeal of crafting distinctive seasonings.

Custom Experiences for Organizations and Hotels

Due to the popularity of our in-store workshops, we are now offering tailored, on-site experiential events for corporate clients, organizations, and hotels. Here are a few examples of our recent events:

Example Event #1: DMO Shiba Tokyo Bay

We participated in the DMO Shiba Tokyo Bay Collection - BORDERLESS 2024 event at the Tokyo Tower's observation deck, Club 333, where more than 50 industry professionals gathered for a 30-minute onigiri making experience, miso-making workshop, and amazake tasting.

Tokyo Tower Event

Example Event #2: Family Event at Komazawa Park

We conducted a hands-on miso-making workshop for 30 families as part of a child education initiative, offering families an exciting culinary experience.

Family Event

Example Event #3: Off-site Amazake Sales

During Tokyo Cultural Heritage Week and New Year's Eve, we held on-site amazake sales at the historic Kōdō-in temple, registered as a tangible cultural property. We created and sold limited-label amazake featuring traditional ukiyo-e art to support the conservation of cultural heritage.

Future Initiatives

We have exciting plans ahead, including yoga events at temples, workshops for making sweet red bean paste using fermented ingredients, and tours exploring the history of the Daimon area, in collaboration with DMO Shiba Tokyo Bay and the Minato City Tourism Association.

Contact Us for Experiential Events

For details and inquiries about pricing, group sizes, and customization of our experiential events, we invite you to reach out to us.

Why Choose Komedreaming?

- Experienced English-speaking staff for inbound clients.
- Collaboration with Yamaguchi Koji Shop, renowned fermentation experts with over 150 years of history.
- A hub for sharing Japanese culture from the historically rich Daimon area.
- Ease of access from Narita and Haneda airports, catering to inbound tourism demand.

At Komedreaming, we believe in the power of rice to connect people. The small moments of joy provided by a bowl of rice or a bite of fermented food can illuminate everyday life and foster a culture that thrives into the future. We invite you to rediscover the charm of rice and fermentation and truly experience the beauty of Japan.