Wakana is a great teacher who knows her stuff! She speaks English and teaches a variety of classes. We took udon noodle making and calligraphy. Both were challenging, but Wakana was encouraging. She even had this lefty writing right handed! It was fun to see the positive results from our efforts. Check it out, it's definitely worth it!

Wakana’s class in calligraphy and udon-making was one of the most memorable parts of my trip to Japan. I loved that every part of both activities felt like a learning experience -- between practicing calligraphy techniques and making udon from scratch, Wakana gave context each step of the way, and I learned so much about Japanese culture from her. At the same time, there was no pressure to be perfect. Wakana has a huge passion for what she does, and it really shines through in the way that she teaches. She’s so easy to talk to, has lived a super interesting life, and is full of stories! I highly recommend her class if you’re looking for a fun and unique cultural experience while in Japan. Arigatō gozaimasu Wakana-san!

Wakana was so helpful and nice from the beginning (emailing about logistics, location finding, changes to schedule). She was a great teacher and so friendly.

The session was perfect for my family of three (My wife, 7-year old daughter, and I) to get have a much more rich experience in enjoying the Japanese food culture beyond the usual hearty meal you can get at the nearest train station.

We also did the origami session to pass the time which my daughter enjoyed. Wakana was patient in teaching her the folding techniques as well as had some cute ideas for Pokemon characters.

It's a perfect experience for an mid-morning itinerary before you set out into the city. Next time we're in Tokyo, we'll probably do the other classes. Interestingly, we also did the instant ramen class in Osaka a few days later. The Wakalture Experience Udon class provided a great context to how instant ramen impacted the culture and industrial history.

The walk from the train/subway station isn't very long and it's a quick stroll. It may be helpful for Wakana to post some street photos or building pictures so you can find the right location off the main road. Also, bring a bottle of water just in case you get a little thirsty after the meal.