{"id":151,"date":"2025-11-05T02:13:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T02:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kotsuzumi.co.jp\/en\/koden\/?post_type=workshop&#038;p=151"},"modified":"2025-11-05T02:19:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T02:19:18","slug":"fermented-seasoning-workshop","status":"publish","type":"workshop","link":"https:\/\/kotsuzumi.co.jp\/en\/koden\/workshop\/fermented-seasoning-workshop\/","title":{"rendered":"Fermented Seasoning Workshop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <em>Fermented Seasoning Workshop<\/em> offers a hands-on experience where you can create your own <strong>salt koji<\/strong> and <strong>soy sauce koji<\/strong>\u2014two traditional fermented seasonings that have long been a part of Japanese cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people wonder, \u201cWhat is fermentation?\u201d or \u201cIs fermentation difficult?\u201d<br>In this workshop, we show that fermentation is not complicated\u2014it\u2019s a simple, approachable part of everyday life and a beautiful element of Japan\u2019s culinary culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The workshop is held inside <strong>KODEN<\/strong>, a wooden brewery building originally constructed in 1896 using traditional Japanese methods and beautifully renovated in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The name <strong>\u201cKODEN\u201d<\/strong> carries a special meaning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ko (\u9f13)<\/strong> \u2013 to beat the drum, to inspire, to awaken<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Den (\u50b3)<\/strong> \u2013 to pass on, to inherit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like the sound of a drum that echoes into the distance, we hope the culture of sake brewing and fermentation nurtured here will resonate into the future.<br>By joining this workshop, you too can become part of passing down the spirit of fermentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Click here for reservations and schedule<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"255\" height=\"170\" src=\"https:\/\/kotsuzumi.co.jp\/en\/koden\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-152\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"255\" height=\"170\" src=\"https:\/\/kotsuzumi.co.jp\/en\/koden\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-153\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guided tour of <strong>KODEN<\/strong>, a cultural space uniting <em>Sake, Fermentation, and Art<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn how koji is made<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hands-on lesson: make your own original fermented seasonings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Q&amp;A session<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fee:<\/strong> \u00a52,750 per person<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> Nishiyama Sake Brewery \u2013 KODEN<br>\ud83d\udc49<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kotsuzumi.co.jp\/en\/access\/\"> Access information here<\/a><\/strong><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Approximately 30 minutes<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to bring<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> Nothing required<br>(<em>Please note: soy sauce may stain clothing. We recommend bringing an apron or wearing casual clothes.<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Capacity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> 8\u201316 participants<br>(<em>Workshops may be cancelled if the minimum number of participants is not met. In that case, you will be notified by email at least 6 days in advance and receive a full refund.<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Included in the fee<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Instructor fee, materials, printed guide, jar and tote bag for your creations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check-in<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Reception opens 15 minutes before the workshop begins.<br>Please show your reservation confirmation email at the counter of the snack shop <strong>\u201cFermented Osanji Sasa (\u767a\u9175\u304a\u4e09\u6642 \u4e09\u4e09)\u201d<\/strong> inside KODEN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> Ages 7 and up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cancellation Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cancellations up to 7 days before: <strong>no charge<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6\u20131 days before: <strong>50% charge<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Same day or no-show: <strong>100% charge<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recommended for those who:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Want to learn about fermentation and koji<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wish to add fermented seasonings to daily cooking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Would like to make their own original fermented condiments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want to enjoy fermentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Click here for reservations and schedule<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcde <strong>Tel:<\/strong> 0795-86-0331 (Weekdays 9:00\u201317:30)<br>We also accept reservations by phone or in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce7 <a href=\"https:\/\/kotsuzumi.co.jp\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reserve link<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview Our Fermented Seasoning Workshop offers a hands-on experience where you can create your own salt koji [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","workshop_cat":[],"class_list":["post-151","workshop","type-workshop","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kotsuzumi.co.jp\/en\/koden\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/workshop\/151","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kotsuzumi.co.jp\/en\/koden\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/workshop"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kotsuzumi.co.jp\/en\/koden\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/workshop"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kotsuzumi.co.jp\/en\/koden\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=151"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"workshop_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kotsuzumi.co.jp\/en\/koden\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/workshop_cat?post=151"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}