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Unique Things to do in Tokyo Part 1: Hands-on and Foodie Experiences
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Welcome to Part 1 of our unique things to do in Tokyo list, all about fun, hands-on experiences and foodie finds we genuinely loved.
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Fun Hands-On Experiences in Tokyo
 
Things to Do in Tokyo for Foodies

Fun Hands-On Experiences in Tokyo

You get to learn and make something, sometimes you can bring a souvenir home, but great memories are always guaranteed.

 
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Our favorite hands-on quirky things to do. In Yokohama, but super easy to get to from Tokyo.
Make Ramen Using a Giant Bamboo Stick
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This is where you can make ramen with the giant bamboo stick.
Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum for Making Bamboo Ramen
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Must-do if you are a denim fam. You get to make and customize a pair of premium Okayama denim!
Make Your Own Japanese Selvedge Jeans
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The closest experience you will get to flying a plane.
Fly a Realistic Boeing 777 Flight Simulator
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Try traditional Japanese weaving and make your own little pouch with good wishes.
Make Your Own Omamori / Lucky Charm
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Such a unique way to remember your trip to Tokyo.
Make Your Own Perfume with Ann Fragrance
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You get to blend the pulp, making, and drying the washi, and just appreciate this traditional craft.
Make Traditional Washi Paper and Washi Postcards
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We finally customized our own Converse in Tokyo after eyeing the shop for months!
Customize Your Converse Shoes with White Atelier
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A great way to spend an afternoon weaving your own colorful zori sandals by hand.
Make Your Own Cloth Zori Sandals
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Japan's paper goods are known to be high-quality. Now you get to make your own notebook.
Make Your Own Notebook
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From blowing to painting to packaging, you get to make this unique souvenir to take home.
Make Your Own Edo Wind Chime
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If you are looking for somethiing you have total creative control over, this is your place.
Custom Shirt at Uniqlo Japan
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Things to Do in Tokyo for Foodies

Here are some food experiences that go way beyond sushi eating. Fun, unique, and perfect for that next-level food experience.

 
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Here's where to make those perfect fake food samples in front of restaurants.
Make Fake Food Samples
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Japansese strawberry cakes are not too sweet and just perfect, especially if you make your own.
Make Your Own Japanese Strawberry Shortcake
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These super tiny and elegant sweets are for you to make.
Make Your Own Wagashi Sweets
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Learn from a pro with all his life experience, you get to make this iconic street food from scratch.
Make Your Own Yakitori Skewers
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Bar hop through Shinjuku and get to experience what locals do after work.
Take an Izakaya Tour Through Shinjuku
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These are just too cute to eat. Ghibli fans, you gotta try.
Try Totoro-Shaped Cream Puffs
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This class proves you don’t have to miss out on Japan’s most iconic comfort foods if you are vegan.
Make Vegan Ramen and Gyoza
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Of course there's gotta be a sushi making experience.
Make Your Own Sushi
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You have to fish from the tank to get your own dinner.
Fish for Your Own Dinner
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