SF76 - Rā-tu-zyan Sushi Workshop / Wooden Handle Workshop | Dec 6 or 7, 2025
We are proud to announce two special workshops taught by skilled craftsmen from Tottori, Japan, on Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7, 2025:
Spice of Tottori: Rā-tu-zyan (Non Oil Rā-yu) Sushi Workshop
Join Naoko, the owner of Hutong Shokudo in Tottori, for a hands-on workshop where you will learn to make delicious sushi rolls using her special secret chili oil, perfect for recreating at home anytime.
Hutong Shokudo is a cozy restaurant that serves heartwarming Chūka ryōri (Chinese dishes with Japanese taste) made from local Tottori ingredients and flavors.
During the workshop, participants will learn expert tips and techniques for preparing flavorful and mouthwatering sushi rolls. Please let us know if you have any food allergies.
Learn more about Hutong Shokudo here.
Tottori Wooden Handle Workshop: Japanese Petty Knife Craft
Join Asakura for a hands-on workshop and gain a craftsman’s insight while creating a wooden handle for a Japanese petty knife. This versatile knife is ideal for precise tasks such as mincing herbs, pulling, and cutting, and works perfectly as a secondary knife alongside your main knife.
Asakura, a self-taught craftsman with a creative spirit since childhood, enjoys working free from formal design constraints and pushing the boundaries of woodworking. His goal is to “make anything from wood.”
In this workshop, participants will learn basic wood carving techniques using Tottori wood, along with design principles for crafting a knife handle. All materials are provided, and each participant takes home their completed handle and petty knife. The workshop is beginner-friendly and suitable for all skill levels.
Learn more about Yasunori Asakura’s work and materials he used here.
Workshops will be held on Saturday and Sunday with 6 participants per session. Reserve your spot as spaces are limited.
Event Details:
When: Saturday (12/6) or Sunday (12/7)
Time: 10:00-11:30 AM
Workshop Location: San Francisco Japan Town / 1758 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115 @SF76
Cost: $80 per participant for each workshop
Payments: Payments can be made by phone or in-person at the store. Spots to this event are limited and not guaranteed until your registration has been paid in full.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made earlier than two weeks before the workshop are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made one week before the workshop will receive 75% of your fee. If you cancel within 24 hours of the workshop, 50% of your fee will be returned.
* Please plan to arrive a few minutes early to settle in so we can begin promptly at 9:00 AM.
* No tools, materials, or ingredients are needed as everything is included in the fee.