Ichika Style 2-Day Nerikiri Wagashi Comprehensive Class (Elementary)

Date: June 18 - 19, 2026 (Thursday - Friday)

Time: 9:30am - 6:00pm

Venue: Hong Kong New Oriental Culinary Art (Fortress Hill MTR Exit A)

Instructor: Junichi Mitsubori

Language: Japanese with Mandarin interpretation

Tuition Fee: HK$6,800

Special Combo Offer (Both Classes): HK$13,580 (Save HK$720)

This introductory class blends traditional Japanese confectionery tools and century-old techniques with Mitsubori’s signature Ichika style artistic approach. Students will learn authentic Japanese scissor techniques, Mitsubori’s evolved and original cutting methods, and essential “chopstick techniques” practiced by professional Wagashi artisans. The class also introduces Mitsubori’s innovative chopstick needle technique, a hallmark of his unique style.

Participants will create 12 Wagashi designs, including demonstrations with newly developed tools. Over the two days, you will learn key Nerikiri dough preparation methods — revisiting fundamental techniques while discovering fresh design inspirations that reflect contemporary aesthetics. Experience authentic Japanese Wagashi craftsmanship without leaving Hong Kong!

🌟 Course Highlights

✅ Introduction to Nerikiri fundamentals

✅ Dyeing and colour gradation techniques (colour presentation for different shapes, thread-like smudging, colour blending)

✅ Proper handling of scissors and basic cutting techniques

✅ Needle-cutting tools introduction

✅ Proper handling of chopsticks and chopstick-needle fundamentals

✅ Chopstick-needle techniques for various petal shapes

📌 Tuition includes all materials and a certificate of completion.

📌 All tools and ingredients used during class will be provided.

📌 The end time is a rough estimate and will vary depending on actual progress.

📌 Enrolment in the advanced class requires prior experience in Wagashi making.