Name: Nerikiri Workshop: Halloween
Start: 2026-10-25T14:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-10-25T16:30:00-07:00
Location: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre

Details

Learn how to make Nerikiri with the theme of Halloween
About this Event

Discover the beauty of Nerikiri, a traditional Japanese confectionery used in tea ceremonies. In this hands-on workshop, led by Wagashi artist Megu Takahashi, you'll learn the art of shaping Nerikiri dough and create cute Halloween designs. Whether you're a Japanese tea ceremony enthusiast, love making sweets, or simply curious about Japanese culture, this workshop is a fun and creative way to explore the world of Wagashi.

Information about Nerikiri:

Nerikiri Little Ghost with chestnut paste
Nerikiri Trick-or-Treat Pumpkin with koshi-an (smooth red bean paste)
Nerikiri Frankie with pumpkin paste

Some of the fillings contain dairy. If you have a dairy allergy or dietary restriction, please contact me in advance via Instagram: @m_tokyo_confectionery

IMPORTANT

Anyone aged 10 and up is welcome to join.

Please bring an apron and a hand towel.

The workshop end time may vary slightly depending on the pace of the class. We kindly ask that you schedule with some flexibility.

四季折々の情景を感じられる伝統的な練り切りから、ユニークで可愛いデザインまで、隔月で内容が変わる「練り切りワークショップ」を開講しています。

準備された餡を、講師のデモンストレーションを交えながら成形していただくことが中心のレッスンです。

初心者の方にも楽しんでいただけるよう、丁寧なレッスンを心がけています。レッスンは基本的に英語で行いますが、日本語でのサポートも可能ですので、初めての方も安心してご参加ください。

練り切りを通して日本文化に触れ、一緒に楽しい時間を過ごしましょう。

Megu Takahashi is a Vancouver-based wagashi artist and the founder of M Tokyo Confectionery. Specializing in seasonal nerikiri and original designs, she continues to refine her craft under the guidance of Junichi Mitsubori, Grand Master of Kado Ichikaryu. She leads nerikiri workshops, collaborates with local businesses, and occasionally offers her creations at pop-ups and local cafés. Through her work, she shares the beauty of wagashi and Japanese culture.

Follow her on Instagram: @m_tokyo_confectionery

バンクーバー在住の和菓子作家・高橋めぐ
M Tokyo Confectionery 主宰

四季を表現した練り切りやオリジナルデザインを中心に、制作・販売・ワークショップを展開。
現在は菓道一菓流宗匠・三堀純一氏に師事し、日々技術を磨いています。
和菓子を通して、日本文化の魅力を伝える活動をしています。

Instagram: @m_tokyo_confectionery