{"id":3460,"date":"2025-10-21T09:34:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T00:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hagi-machihaku.com\/html\/?post_type=event&p=3460"},"modified":"2025-10-21T11:55:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T02:55:25","slug":"11","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/hagi-machihaku.com\/html\/en\/events\/event\/11\/","title":{"rendered":"Hagi in the Palm of Your Hand: A Traditional Japanese Sweets Workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Date(s)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

November 1 (Sat), November 7 (Fri), November 14 (Fri), November 22 (Sat)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
(Participants are free to stay until closing time at 4 pm)\u3000<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a52,500 (wagashi<\/em> and Japanese tea included)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Expressing Hagi\u2019s beautiful scenery through wagashi<\/em> (traditional Japanese sweets)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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As you stroll through Hagi, you\u2019ll encounter its signature scenery: white plaster walls and patterned namako<\/em> walls that retain the charm of the Edo period, with bright natsumikan oranges peeking out from behind them. In early summer, their blossoms fill the town with a refreshing fragrance.

In this workshop, you\u2019ll make wagashi<\/em> inspired by these iconic sceneries of Hagi, including a steamed wagashi<\/em> based on Hagi\u2019s namako<\/em> walls. We hope you enjoy the fluffy, freshly steamed sweets straight from the steamer!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meet the Host<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Honami Imayasu | Kako 176<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hello! I moved here from Shiga Prefecture last year, and I now make wagashi<\/em> at Cafe & Restaurant Kako 176 in the Hamasaki area of Hagi. Here, I strive to make wagashi<\/em> that capture Hagi’s seasonal beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come and make some Hagi-inspired wagashi<\/em> with me!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Schedule<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Meet at Kako 176<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Have a go at making 2 kinds of wagashi<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Try a taste of your freshly-made wagashi!<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Please note:<\/strong> the schedule above is a rough guideline, and may change due to certain situations or weather on the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Photo Gallery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    The namako<\/em> wall-inspired wagashi<\/em>, made by mixing red bean paste with egg and steaming. Enjoy it freshly made!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Some things remain unchanged through the ages, while others evolve\u2026 In Hagi’s landscapes, you can feel the history intertwined with people\u2019s daily lives.
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    Another adorable wagashi<\/em> we’ll be making, inspired by Hagi’s natsumikan oranges.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Treasures Found Here<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    Namako Walls<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    Flat roof tiles are arranged on the walls, with the edges covered in thick white plaster, creating a unique three-dimensional pattern.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Natsumikan Orange<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    A local specialty of Hagi. Earthen walls have been maintained over the years to protect the oranges from the wind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Kako 176<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    A 200-year-old townhouse, once a seafood wholesaler, now beautifully renovated into a cafe and restaurant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    Date(s)<\/td>November 1 (Sat), November 7 (Fri), November 14 (Fri), November 22 (Sat)<\/td><\/tr>
    Time(s)<\/td>2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
    (Participants are free to stay until closing time at 4 pm)\u3000<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Location<\/td>Kako 176
    176 Hamasaki, Hagi-shi 758-0022<\/td><\/tr>
    Access<\/td>16 minute walk from JR Higashihagi Station<\/td><\/tr>
    Parking<\/td>Please park at the available spaces across from Kako 176, numbered 4, 5 or 8. If all spaces are full, please use the Hamasaki Preservation District Free Parking<\/a> nearby. <\/td><\/tr>
    Cost<\/td>\u00a52,500 (wagashi<\/em> and Japanese tea included)<\/td><\/tr>
    Payment Method<\/td>Cash or credit card<\/td><\/tr>
    Capacity<\/td>6 people per session.

    Young children are also welcome to participate, but please note that some of the workshop involves fine, detailed work.<\/td><\/tr>
    What to bring<\/td>\u30fbOld clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
    \u30fbAn apron (optional)<\/td><\/tr>
    Please note<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
    How to make a reservation<\/td>\u30fbBy phone: 0838-21-5210

    \u30fbVia SNS: \uff20kako176_hagi<\/a>\uff08Instagram\uff09<\/td><\/tr>
    Reservation Deadline<\/td>Please reserve at least 5 day in advance.<\/td><\/tr>
    Cancelations<\/td>Day before: Must pay 50% of program cost
    Same day or no-show: Must pay 100% of program cost<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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