Wa Sweets (Modern Japanese-Inspired Desserts) Course

Course Details

Overview

Our Wa Sweets (Modern Japanese-Inspired Desserts) Course focuses on the fundamentals of popular Japanese sweets that have evolved from traditional wagashi into modern, widely loved desserts.
You will learn how uniquely Japanese ingredients such as matcha and anko (sweet red bean paste) can be used in creative ways to add a modern touch and create refined Japanese–Western fusion sweets.
What Makes Wa Sweets Special:
- Delicate and pleasant textures created through the refined techniques of Japanese cuisine
- A light, moderately sweet flavor profile enjoyed by a wide range of age groups
- A sense of health-consciousness that appeals to modern lifestyles
- Beautiful presentation inspired by Japanese culture and the seasons
The 2-Day Wa Sweets Course enables you to acquire essential recipes and foundational knowledge of modern Japanese-inspired desserts in a short and intensive format.
With a deeper understanding of globally popular Wa sweets, you will not only learn how to make them, but also develop the ability to truly appreciate their flavors and quality when enjoying them at shops and restaurants.
If two days are not sufficient, please feel free to consult us about arranging additional lessons.

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Noriyuki Obata

Noriyuki Obata brings two decades of culinary expertise encompassing French, Italian, and Japanese cuisine to our culinary school. With a rich background that includes extensive experience as a hotel chef and even as a pastry chef, he has served as the executive chef for a prominent chain restaurant company before embarking on his own culinary venture in Yokohama. Chef Obata boasts a diverse repertoire of recipes and excels in imparting his culinary skills. In his spare time, he indulges in his passion for Gundam, showcasing his enthusiasm for Japanese pop culture.

Course Curriculum

2 days / 5 hours per day (10 hours total)

Orientation
Anko (Sweet red bean paste) basics
Dorayaki (Sweet red bean paste sandwiched between pancakes)
Daifuku (Mochi filled with sweet bean paste)
Matcha sweets
Warabi Mochi (Bracken starch jelly confection)

Two-Day Curriculum – Lesson 1

Orientation

https://bsk-yokohama.com/

(Explanation about the restaurant, kitchen equipment, and overall plan of the course)
Professional appearance and grooming (How to wear a chef uniform stylishly)

Two-Day Curriculum – Lesson 2

Anko (Sweet red bean paste) basics

How to cook anko from scratch while preserving the texture of the beans
How to achieve a smooth and refined finish
Controlling sweetness, moisture, and storage through proper recipe techniques

Two-Day Curriculum – Lesson 3

Dorayaki (Sweet red bean paste sandwiched between pancakes)

Ingredient ratios and techniques for achieving a light and fluffy texture
From traditional dorayaki to popular modern variations

Two-Day Curriculum – Lesson 4

Daifuku (Mochi filled with sweet bean paste)

Traditional daifuku and fruit-filled daifuku variations

Two-Day Curriculum – Lesson 5

Matcha sweets

Matcha terrine, pudding, and matcha roll cake
How to balance flavors to bring out the best qualities of matcha

Two-Day Curriculum – Lesson 6

Warabi Mochi (Bracken starch jelly confection)

Creating an authentic texture and exploring several flavor variations

Prices & Schedule

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Course Name	Duration	Availability / Period	Enrollment Fee	Tuition Fee	Total Amount
Wa Sweets (Modern Japanese-Inspired Desserts)	2 days	3 slots left May 19 – 20, 2026	$0	$1,600	$1,600

*Schedule is subject to change without notice.

*The Fees mentioned above (enrollment fee and tuition fee) may be subject to change without any prior notice.

*The Fees listed above are for group lessons. Private lessons incur an additional 30% charge on the regular tuition fees.

*Applications will be closed upon reaching the designated number of applicants.

*The Fees listed above cover the following items: Tuition fee, venue usage fee, costs for water, heating, and lighting, expenses for ingredients, lending of a chef uniform, a cap, and cooking knives, teaching materials, interpreter services, and a certificate of completion.

*The Fees listed above do not cover the following items: Round-trip flight tickets between the applicant's home country and Japan, lodging charges, transportation expenses between the lodging facility and the lesson venue, and other personal expenses.

Discounts for Enrolling in Multiple Courses

If you enroll in multiple courses, the total enrollment fee for all the courses combined will be reduced by half.(※Excluding Summer and Spring Courses)

Discounts for Group Enrollments

If you apply for the same culinary course together with your friends, colleagues, or family, you will receive a group discount based on the number of participants attending:

2 participants (including yourself): 10% discount on the tuition fee.

3 participants (including yourself): 20% discount on the tuition fee.

4 participants (including yourself): 30% discount on the tuition fee.

* Please note that this discount applies only if you take the same culinary course together with your friends, colleagues, or family.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

If students wish to cancel their booked course after completing the full payment of the Fees, the cancellation and refund policy is as follows. Tuition refunds will be subject to a cancellation fee in accordance with the cancellation policy. Please note that the enrollment fee is non-refundable:

▪ Cancellation 60 or more days before the start of the booked course: No cancellation charge (full refund of the tuition fee).

▪ Cancellation 50 to 59 days before the start of the booked course: Cancellation charge: 30% of the tuition fee.

▪ Cancellation 40 to 49 days before the start of the booked course: Cancellation charge: 40% of the tuition fee.

▪ Cancellation 30 to 39 days before the start of the booked course: Cancellation charge: 50% of the tuition fee.

▪ Cancellation 20 to 29 days before the start of the booked course: Cancellation charge: 60% of the tuition fee.

▪ Cancellation 10 to 19 days before the start of the booked course: Cancellation charge: 70% of the tuition fee.

▪ Cancellation within 9 days or less before the start of the booked course: Cancellation charge: 100% of the tuition fee.

Note that if the School needs to cancel a lesson for its own reason, students will receive a refund of the tuition fee on a per diem (daily) basis for the missed lesson.

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