Arrive in Onomichi, a port city in Hiroshima Prefecture known for its coastal character and deep-rooted food culture. Make your way to the restaurant and step into a setting that reflects everyday Japanese dining — welcoming and unpretentious. This is not the formal world of high-end omakase; it is the kind of place where locals eat, and where the craft of sushi remains grounded in daily practice.
Once inside, your guide introduces you to the fundamentals of nigiri directly at the counter. Watch each technique demonstrated up close, then shape the rice, press it with your palms, and lay the fish across each piece yourself.
Your guide leads the session in English, explaining the steps and answering your questions about rice seasoning, fish selection, or the pressure and motion behind a well-shaped piece of nigiri.
By the end of the session, you will have assembled your own plate of nigiri sushi using the methods demonstrated by your guide. Sit down and eat what you have made, closing the experience with a direct connection between the skills you practised and the result on your plate.
