Omusubi-Doh
Grand Opening
"Omusubi-Doh"Workshop
June 4th, 2024 11:00-13:30
@Shibuya, Tokyo
Let's make your own omusubi with learning the touch of Japanese spirit "wa". We will have a special guest and you will get a souvenir.
Only 5 Seats are available for one class!
(minimum number of participants: 2)
01
Experience of "wa" spirit
The concept advocated by Prince Shotoku around seven centuries ago, 'respecting harmony and esteeming peace,' is indeed the essence of 'wa' in Japanese culture. You will learn how to bow. Proper bowing indicates that your body and mind are well-aligned and calm.
Furthermore, you will learn how to use your hands. We insist on calling the rice ball, formed by hands, 'omusubi' rather than 'onigiri'. This is because it embodies the Japanese spirit of harmony. The 'musu' in 'musubi' means "to create," and the 'bi' means "spiritual power." Although each may seem separate, by being tied together and connected, new strength and harmony are born.
02
Making Omusubi together
The omusubi is formed into a triangle shape. The triangle shape also holds significance, which will be explained in the class. During the class, we will start from washing the rice, cooking it in a pot, and shaping the cooked rice with salted hands. Additionally, we will teach you how to skillfully roll eggs using a Japanese tamagoyaki pan. Let's try it together.
Once you've prepared the rice balls and rolled eggs, as well as the miso soup and side dishes we've prepared, please arrange them on the traditional lacquerware tray provided here.
Now, everyone together, let's say, "Itadakimasu"!
03
Apron, Ho-maekake for a souvenir
The maekake’s origins lie in the 15th century, when Muromachi-era fishermen would cut aprons from old sailcloth to tie around waists. The garment’s full and formal name is ho-maekake, or sailcloth apron. In Japan, as elsewhere, necessity led to the reuse and refashioning of worn-out materials.