Best Living Japan – Tokyo Expat Family Guide Tokyo with Kids Guide for Globally Minded Families 
If you are searching for a specific date or class, please check out our updated Best Living Japan Classes Calendar. All classes are typically 2-3 hours long, and vary in cost depending on content. Class attendance is by pre-registration only! (No walk-ins). For a menu and description of a class click the “Class ” link. If the class is full we will start a wait list.
Best Living Japan Classes Calendar
| Date & Time | CLASS | Teacher |
| FRI. September 21 9:00am- 1:00pm | Tokyo Tour – Food & Kitchen Shopping Day | Haruko |
| MON. September 24 9:00am-12:15pm | Gluten Free Popular Thai Food | Jeannine |
| WED. September 26 9:00am-12:15pm | Introduction to Ayurvedic Cooking | Seema |
| THU: September 27 9:00am-12:15pm | Japanese Cooking – Tempura | Yuki |
| THU. September 27 1:00pm-3:30pm | Organization – Essentials for a Smooth Running Kitchen | Nathalie |
| FRI. September 28 9:00am-12:15pm | Japanese Cooking – 4 Types of Grilled Fish | Yuki |
| SUN. September 30 4:00pm-6:00pm | ArtBar Painting & Wine Event– Fuji Fireworks | ArtBar |
| MON. October 1 9:00am–12:15pm | Gluten Free – American Desserts | Amya |
| MON. October 1 1:00pm-3:30pm | Knitting –Increasing and Decreasing | Kendra |
| TUE. October 2 9:00am-12:15pm | Plant Based Cooking– Legumes & Salads | Raquel |
| WED. October 3 16:00am-17:30pm | Kids Cooking 1st – 4th Grade– Curry Rice, Steamed Veggies & Mushi Pan | TBD |
| WED. October 3 18:00am-19:30pm | Kids Cooking 5th – 8th Grade– Curry Rice, Steamed Veggies & Mushi Pan | TBD |
| THU. October 4 9:00am-12:15pm | Japanese Cooking – Gyoza (Japanese Potstickers) | Yuki |
| FRI. October 5 9:00am-12:15pm | Japanese Cooking – Tonkatsu (Japanese Deep Fried Pork) | Yuki |
| FRI. October 5 1:00pm-3:30pm | Chabako Making– Tea Box Covered in Washi | Linda |
| MON. October 8 9:00am-12:15pm | Gluten Free Italian | Cristina |
| MON. October 8 1:00pm-2:30pm | How to Make Kombucha | Lauren |
| TUE. October 9 9:00am–12:15pm | French Cooking – Hachis Parmentier (French Shepard Pie) | Adele |
| WED. October 10 9:00am-12:15pm | Italian Cooking –Bucatini all’amatriciana (Pasta with chili and pork) | Cristina |
| WED, October 10 1:00pm-3:00pm | Tokyo Help WaNavi – Understand JP Ingredients and Food Labeling | WaNavi |
| WED. October 10 16:00am-17:30pm | Kids Cooking 1st – 4th Grade– Shepards Pie, Broccoli & Brownies | TBD |
| WED. October 10 18:00am-19:30pm | Kids Cooking 5th – 8th Grade– Shepards Pie, Broccoli & Brownies | TBD |
| THU. October 11 9:00am-12:15pm | Japanese Cooking – Chirashi Sushi (Special Sushi Made at Home for Celebrations) | Yuki |
| THU. October 11 1:00pm-3:30pm | Organization –Organizing Paperwork and Your Most Important Records | Nathalie |
| FRI. October 12 9:00am-12:15pm | Japanese Cooking – Nikujaga (Beef and Potato Japanese Stew) | Yuki |
| FRI. October 12 1:00pm-3:30pm | Cake Decorating – Halloween | Seema |
| SAT. October 13 7:00pm-9:00pm | ArtBar Painting & Wine Event– Tokyo Van Gogh | ArtBar |
| SUN. October 14 1:00pm-3:30pm | Cookie Decorating – Parent and Me Halloween Cookies | Silviya |
| MON. October 15 9:00am-12:15pm | Gluten Free Japanese Cooking – Gyoza | Yuki |
| MON. October 15 1:00pm-3:30pm | Knitting – Textured Knitting | Kendra |
| TUE. October 16 9:00am-12:15pm | Plant Based Cooking – Health Snacks | Raquel |
| TUE. October 16 9:00am-1:00pm | Tokyo Tour – Tokyo History Day | Haruko |
| TUE. October 16 1:00pm-3:30pm | Ikebana – Colors of Autumn | Anna |
| WED. October 17 9:00am-12:15pm | Ayurvedic Meals | Seema |
| WED. October 17 16:00am-17:30pm | Kids Cooking 1st – 4th Grade– Pizza, Salad & Halloween Cupcakes | TBD |
| WED. October 17 18:00am-19:30pm | Kids Cooking 5th – 8th Grade– Pizza, Salad & Halloween Cupcakes | TBD |
| THU. October 18 9:00am-12:15pm | Japanese Cooking – Fried Lotus Roots with Pork and Shrimp | Yuki |
| THU. October 18 1:00pm-3:30pm | Cookie Decorating– Halloween Cookies | Silviya |
| FRI. October 19 9:00am-12:15pm | Japanese Cooking – Teriyaki Chicken and Salmon | Yuki |
| TUE. October 23 9:00am-12:15pm | Thai Home Favorites 2 | Jeannine |
| MON. October 29 9:00am-12:15pm | Gluten Free Plant Based Cooking | Raquel |
| WED. October 31 10:30am-12:30pm | Japanese Dining Etiquette | Haruko |
| THU. November 1 9:00am-12:15pm | Japanese Cooking – Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) | Yuki |
| THU. November 1 1:00pm-3:30pm | Organization –Professional Organizer Secrets to Control Your Time | Nathalie |
| FRI. November 2 9:00am-12:15pm | Japanese Cooking – Agedashi Tofu (Fried Tofu with Mushroom Sauce) | Yuki |
| FRI. November 2 1:00pm-3:30pm | Chabako Making – Tea Box Covered in Washi | Linda |
| MON.November 5 9:00am-12:15pm | Italian Cooking– Linguine con vongole al filetto di pomodoro (Linguine with clam fillet of tomato) | Cristina |
| MON. November 5 1:00pm-3:30pm | Knitting – Professional Touches | Kendra |
| TUE. November 6 9:00am-12:15pm | Plant Based Cooking– Dinner bowls | Raquel |
| TUE. November 7 9:00am–12:15pm | American Baking Desserts – Pies | Amya |
| WED. November 7 16:00am-17:30pm | Kids Cooking 1st – 4th Grade– Gyoza, Fried Rice & Hot Bananas in Coconut Milk | TBD |
| WED. November 7 18:00am-19:30pm | Kids Cooking 5th – 8th Grade– Gyoza, Fried Rice & Hot Bananas in Coconut Milk | TBD |
| THU. November 8 9:00am-12:15pm | Japanese Cooking – Healthy Oven Made Potato Croquettes | Yuki |
| FRI. November 9 9:00am-12:15pm | Japanese Cooking – Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pizza/Pancakes) | Yuki |
| FRI. November 9 1:00pm-3:30pm | Kinstugi– Accessory Making | Lauren |
| SAT. November 10 4:00pm-6:00pm | ArtBar Painting & Wine Event – Magritte Self Portraits | ArtBar |
| SUN. November 11 1:00pm-3:30pm | Wood Sign Painting – Parent and Me | Faye |
| MON, November 12 1:00pm-4:00pm | Tokyo Help WaNavi – Demystifying the Japanese Healthcare System | WaNavi |
| TUE. November 13 9:00am-12:15pm | Thai Home Favorites 3 | Jeannine |
| TUE. November 13 1:00pm-2:30pm | How to Make Kombucha | Lauren |
| WED. November 14 9:00am-12:15pm | American Holiday Cooking – Thanksgiving Dinner | Kelly |
| WED. November 14 1:00pm-3:30pm | 2019 Goal Setting– Discover your IKIGAI | Jennifer |
| WED. November 14 16:00am-17:30pm | Kids Cooking 1st – 4th Grade– Croquette, Pumpkin Soup & Pumpkin Shaped Rice Crispy Sweets | TBD |
| WED. November 14 18:00am-19:30pm | Kids Cooking 5th – 8th Grade– Croquette, Pumpkin Soup & Pumpkin Shaped Rice Crispy Sweets | TBD |
| THU. November 15 9:00am-12:15pm | Japanese Cooking – Hashed Beef Rice (Hayashi Rice) | Yuki |
| THU. November 15 1:00pm-3:30pm | Organization –Take the Stress Out of the Holiday Season | Nathalie |
| FRI. November 16 9:00am-12:15pm | Japanese Cooking – Curry Rice (Japanese Curry) | Yuki |
| FRI. November 16 1:00pm-3:30pm | Cake Decorating – Holiday Cake | Seema |
| SUN. November 18 4:00pm-6:00pm | ArtBar Painting & Wine Event– Kusama Style Pumpkin | ArtBar |
| MON. November 19 9:00am-12:15pm | Gluten Free Japanese Cooking– Okonomiyaki | Yuki |
| MON. November 19 1:00pm-3:30pm | Knitting – Cables | Kendra |
| TUE. November 20 9:00am – 12:15pm | French Cooking – Crepes | Adele |
| TUE. November 20 1:00pm-3:30pm | Ikebana – Thanksgiving Feast | Anna |
| WED.November 21 9:00am-12:15pm | Ayurvedic Cooking for Problem Skin | Seema |
| WED. November 21 16:00am-17:30pm | Kids Cooking 1st – 4th Grade– Roasted Chicken & Veggies, Apple Pie | TBD |
| WED. November 21 18:00am-19:30pm | Kids Cooking 5th – 8th Grade– Roasted Chicken & Veggies, Apple Pie | TBD |
| TUE. November 27 9:00am-12:15pm | Plant Based Cooking– Burgers & Burritos | Raquel |
| THU. November 27 1:00pm-3:30pm | Wagara Painting – Christmas Tree Necklace and Earrings | Michiko |
| TUE. November 27 8:30-15:00 | Tokyo Tour – KitaKamakura Day | Haruko |
| WED. November 28 1:00pm-3:30pm | 2019 Goal Setting– Create your path to your IKIGAI | Jennifer |
| WED. November 28 16:00am-17:30pm | Kids Cooking 1st – 4th Grade–Handmade Pasta & Pasta Sauce, Chocolate Chip Cookies | TBD |
| WED. November 28 18:00am-19:30pm | Kids Cooking 5th – 8th Grade–Handmade Pasta & Pasta Sauce, Chocolate Chip Cookies | TBD |
| THU. November 29 9:00am-12:15pm | Japanese Cooking – Nabe (Hot Pot) | Yuki |
| THU. November 29 1:00pm-3:30pm | Cookie Decorating– Holiday Cookies | Silviya |
| FRI. November 30 9:00am-12:15pm | Japanese Cooking – Sukiyaki | Yuki |
| SUN. December 2 4:00pm-6:00pm | ArtBar Painting & Wine Event– Holiday theme TBD | ArtBar |
| MON. December 3 1:00pm-3:30pm | Incense Making – Cone shaped incense (burning type incense) | Tatsuko |
| TUE. December 4 9:00am-12:15pm | Vietnamese Home Favorites | Jeannine |
| TUE. December 4 1:00pm-3:30pm | Ikebana – Merry Holidays | Anna |
| WED. December 5 16:00am-17:30pm | Kids Cooking 1st – 4th Grade–Sukiyaki & Winter Rice, Holiday Cookies | TBD |
| WED. December 5 18:00am-19:30pm | Kids Cooking 5th – 8th Grade–Sukiyaki & Winter Rice, Holiday Cookies | TBD |
| THU. December 6 1:00pm-3:30pm | Cookie Decorating – Holiday Cookies | Silviya |
| FRI. December 7 9:00am-12:15pm | Italian Cooking – Risotto allo zafferano (Saffron Risotto) | Cristina |
| MON. December 11 1:00pm-2:30pm | How to Make Kombucha | Lauren |
| WED. December 12 9:00am-12:15pm | American Holiday Cooking– Christmas Dinner | Kelly |
Best Living Japan Classes Calendar
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