Wagashi Making Workshop (Japanese Sweets)

Sun Mar 23 2025 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm UTC-05:00

Japanese Culture Center | Chicago

Japanese Culture Center
Publisher/HostJapanese Culture Center
Wagashi Making Workshop (Japanese Sweets)
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Nerikiri (Japanese sweets wagashi) making workshop - Cherry Blossom
About this Event

2025 Nerikiri Cherry Blossom:
As we welcome the arrival of spring in March, we will celebrate the season with a special wagashi workshop. We will make Nerikiri shaped like beautiful sakura (cherry blossoms). Sakura holds a special place in Japanese culture, symbolizing the arrival of spring and the fleeting beauty of life. The cherry blossom’s brief but stunning bloom reminds us of the transient nature of time, and it is a cherished symbol of renewal and hope. Let’s enjoy creating these spring-inspired sweets together!
Includes: 6 pieces of Nerikiri (made by students during the workshop.)
Nerikiri ingredients: white butter beans, rice flour, granulated sugar, water, and food coloring.

What is Nerikiri?

Nerikiri were originally made to be served at Japanese tea ceremonies and are one style of Japanese sweets. Nerikiri is made by mixing and kneading white butter-bean paste and mochi rice dough. It is sweet and has a smooth texture, very good pairing with tea, coffee or sake. (Nerikiri ingredients: white butter beans, sweet rice flour, granulated sugar, water and food color)

Presented by Toshiko Sugii Steffes, a Japanese sweets(WAGASHI) designer

I am fascinated by the beauty of WAGASHI, which is expressive of the four seasons and nature. My creations are boundless as there is so much variety and sophistication in WAGASHI techniques. I have been trained in traditional WAGASHI with a well-renowned teacher, and contemporary WAGASHI with a rising star teacher. I am a certified master in WAGASHI. I make order-made, demonstrate, exhibit and also teach WAGASHI making in the USA and Japan. Published the very first recipe book in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
https://kohakuto.com/

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Japanese Culture Center, 2940 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, United States

Tickets

USD 74.28

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