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Wagashi Making Workshop in London – Autumn Colours

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Dear Wagashi Lovers,

The clock has just turned back to Winter time here in the UK and we are officially in Autumn now. When we talk about Autumn in Japan, the thing we cannot forget is ‘Momiji’ Japanese maple. Also as a part of British culture Guy Fawkes night, the 5th of November, is something significant for next month.

Wagashi Making Workshop – Autumn Colours

So, in next month’s Wagashi workshop we are going to create these three sweets.

  • ‘Momiji’ Japanese Maple
  • Fallen Leaf
  • Firework

Each piece has a different centre filling so you can enjoy the unique flavour in each sweet as well as the pretty creations.

*All of them are vegan and free from gluten & major allergy sources.

No experience is necessary. Come along with your friends and family for a fun and memorable afternoon.

[Details and Tickets] Please go to the detail page from here

See you there!

Wagashi Workshop in London

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Dear Wagashi lovers,

The wonderful season has arrived for making Japanese sweets. There are so many beautiful colours in nature that we can use as motifs for Wagashi designs. So I made a plan for the Wagashi Making Workshop in Autumn this month.

Wagashi Making Workshop in Autumn

In this workshop we are going to learn how to use a traditional tool and the technique to create these three sweets.

  • Rabbit
  • ‘Kikyo’ Balloon flower
  • ‘Temari’ Hand-ball in Autumn colour

*They are all vegan and free from gluten & major allergy sources.

Every sweet has a different centre filling so you can enjoy the unique flavour in each sweet as well as the pretty creations.

No experience is necessary as our expert instructor will guide you through the process, sharing tips and tricks along the way. Whether you’re a beginner or familiar in Japanese culture, this workshop is a fun and exciting way to spend your afternoon. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the art of Japanese confectionery!

Bring your friends and family along for a fun and memorable afternoon.

You can take home and consume all your creations.

[Details/Tickets] Please click here

Register on Eventbrite

Spring Wagashi Workshop in London

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Dear Wagashi Lovers,

Japanese Sweets Making Workshop is coming soon. It’s a wonderful season for making Japanese sweets because we have a great selection of materials to choose from as the design source. The workshop will be in late April so I chose these three designs that are suitable for April and May.

[ The sweets we are going to make ]

  • Yae-zakura (Multi-petaled Cherry blossom)
  • Temari Ball
  • Koinobori ( Koi carp figure for upcoming Children’s day, May the 5th)
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Japanese Sweets Making Workshop in London

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Come join us for an afternoon of creating delicious Japanese sweets at our in-person event. Get into the Christmas spirit and learn how to make traditional Wagashi treats with a festive twist.

Wagashi is the general term for Japanese sweets and there are many types. In this workshop we will make three designs of the fresh type of Japanese sweet called ‘Nerikiri’. These are often accompanied with a bowl of Matcha tea in a tea ceremony. Although it is traditionally Japanese, the design can be contemporary and this time we are going to make three designs in the Christmas theme. They are all vegan and gluten free.

No experience is necessary, as our expert instructor will guide you through the process step by step. Bring your friends and family along for a fun and memorable experience. (*Suitable for ages 12+ yr, but we advise children are accompanied by an adult on a separate ticket.) Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn a new skill and enjoy some tasty treats! You can take home and consume all your creations.

[Link to the Details & Tickets below]

Look forward to seeing you there!

Register on Eventbrite

#StandWithUkraine

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🇺🇦 “Японці – з Україною. Ми вас підтримуємо.”

By wishing the invasion of Ukraine ends soon I made two sweets in the colours of the Ukrainian flag with a sunflower. I don’t know any Ukrainian language but have learnt that the lines above means

“Japanese stand with Ukraine. We support you.”

Hope our voice reaches to all the Ukrainian people. #PrayForUkraine 💙💛

Christmas Wagashi Sweets！

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Just one week to go till Christmas! I know we live in uncertainty at the moment especially in the UK. However, how about having Japanese sweets with your family for this year’s Christmas? I know it will be difficult to gather with many friends but you can have a little cheerful time with your family by sharing these little festive sweets.

The four festive sweets have all different centre filling and are going to be in a box set.

The Wagashi members are

  • Father Christmas: Nerikiri with smooth Adzuki (red) bean paste filling
  • Rudolf: Mochi type with Sweet Chestnut filling
  • Snowman: Mochi type with Yuzu flavoured filling
  • Christmas Wreath: Nerikiri with Matcha flavoured filling

They are all Vegan and Gluten free.

The Christmas Wagashi Box are available to preorder from here now and you can collect it from the Havan Store (262 Kensington High St, London) between the 22nd- 24th December.

*PLEASE NOTE: This box set is for collection only!

Wagashi Workshop in London

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Dear Wagashi Lovers,

Your long waiting is over! I am pleased to announce that the ‘Wagashi’ Japanese Sweets Making Workshop in London will be held next month. The theme of the workshop is “Autumn Colour” and we are going to make ‘Momiji’ Japanese maple, Ginkgo leaf and Chrysanthemum. All the sweets we will make are vegan and gluten free.


Although it will be held at our usual venue, the Havan Store, because of the concern regarding the pandemic, this time we’ll have two sessions of a smaller class with a limited number of participants.

Wagashi Making Workshop in Autumn

  • Date: the 13th November (Saturday)
  • Time: 11:30 – 13:00 / 14:45  – 16:15

The ticket sales have just started. For getting your seat could you please visit:

https://thehavan.com/product-category/event/

Hope to see you there.