Thank you for 2025!
- Junna.K
- Dec 26, 2025
- 3 min read
Thank you very much to everyone who visited Sushi Lab. in 2025.
This year, approximately 500 guests took part in the sushi cooking class as a memorable experience in Kyoto.
The countries visited were so diverse!
šSushi Lab. Ranking by number of guests visiting
1. USA
2. France
3. Germany
4. Netherlands
5. Australia
We are very happy that people from all over the world have found this place and visited it.
šRanking of popular toppings at Sushi Lab.
1. Salmon
2. Tuna
3. Scallops
4. Sweet shrimp
5. Dashimaki
What is important to Sushi Lab.
This year, we have not only been making sushi,
We have always placed importance on helping people understand Japanese food culture through an experience.
Why sushi?
This is because sushi is a dish that condenses Japanese home cooking, artisan culture, seasonality, tools, and respect for ingredients into a single dish.
Therefore, the Sushi Lab. experience doesn't end in the kitchen.
Walk around Nishiki Market, learn about seasonal fish, select fish at a fishmonger, and learn by watching the fish being butchered.
We will also teach about the use and meaning of knives, as well as how to make dashi and miso soup, a traditional method passed down in Japanese households.
Guests' reactions
We received many impressive comments this year.
"I was surprised at how clean the kitchen was, typical of a Japanese home."
"Watching the fish being cut at Nishiki Market was a really great experience."
"I'm happy to learn how to make miso soup for the first time."
"Heel leuk om eerst naar de markt te gaan en daar bij de visboer een verse zalm gefileerd te zien worden en de andere vis te kopen. Daarna gingen we in een authentiek Japans huis sushi maken. Onze kinderen vonden het ook helemaal geweldig."
"It's great to be able to eat lots of tuna and salmon!"
"Leuk dat het vis fileren en snijden op de markt ook onderdeel was van de belevenis. Wij hadden met zijn viertjes de workshop en onze gids deed het super! Mooie en leerzame en lekkere ervaring!"
We have also received comments such as, "I would like to make this again when I go home," which is the greatest encouragement for us.
Everyone made creativity sushi
After learning at the market, we returned to the kitchen and started making sushi.
Eating the sushi you have made yourself is a moment that naturally brings smiles to everyone's faces, regardless of nationality or age.
From "eating" to "knowing" and "making."
We believe that this experience will leave a lasting impression of Japanese food culture.
We also held a tuna cutting show event! Collaborate with Kimura Fish Store
We recently hosted a special tuna cutting show in collaboration with Kimura Fish Store, a long-established fish shop with over 70 years of history, located in Kyotoās famous Nishiki Market.
Every morning, the experts at Kimura Fish Store carefully select fish at the central wholesale market, using their trained eyes to choose only the highest-quality tuna with rich, perfect fat content.
Watching a whole tuna being freshly cut and enjoying it right on the spot is an unforgettable experience ā the taste is so fresh and rich that it feels like it melts in your mouth.
Guests can simply enjoy eating the freshly prepared tuna, or take it a step further by joining our hands-on sushi-making experience.
Whether you prefer to watch, taste, or create, this event offers a truly authentic and delicious taste of Japan.
We also offer lessons for groups and hotels!
We provide on-site sushi lessons for groups and hotels, tailored to different group sizes and occasions.
At Piece Hostel Sanjo, we hosted group lessons for 4 to 18 guests, traveling directly to the venue.
Using seasonal ingredients, participants enjoyed a fun maki-sushi party, while also learning a variety of cooking techniques such as searing fish, preparing fresh seafood, and even experiencing fish cutting demonstrations.
We have also received requests from large groups of 40 guests or more, where we organized interactive sushi lessons featuring activities like a sushi competition, making the experience lively, engaging, and perfect for team events or special gatherings.
We are happy to accommodate different group sizes and customize the lesson content.
Please feel free to contact us anytime through the inquiry form on our website.
lastly
In 2025, Sushi Lab. was able to continue thanks to the support of many people.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone at Nishiki Market, the fishmongers, and most importantly, all the guests who took part in the experience.
Next year too, we hope to continue to be a place in Kyoto where we can convey the depth and joy of Japanese food culture.
We look forward to seeing you again at Sushi Lab.
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