Arrive at a casual sushi restaurant in Kawasaki, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture situated between Tokyo and Yokohama. Meet your guide at the venue and get introduced to the session.

Once the class begins, your guide will explain nigiri-making techniques — how to portion the rice, shape it with your hands, and place the fish. Follow along, shaping each piece yourself with your guide’s guidance.

Your guide will explain the instructions and answer your questions throughout the session, so you can ask about knife skills, fish selection, or anything else that comes up as you practice.

By the end of the 90-minute class, you will have a plate of sushi that you shaped and assembled yourself. Sit down and eat what you made, finishing the session at the restaurant. Leave with a practical understanding of how nigiri is formed — not just watched, but practised.