[NHK Culture] First Time in Kanto! Blend Your Own Original Shichimi Togarashi with 'Yawataya Isogoro,' a Long-Established Shichimi Manufacturer from Nagano Prefecture!

An original shichimi blending experience by "Yawataya Isogoro," a long-established shichimi togarashi manufacturer with over 280 years of history in front of Zenkoji Temple, will be held at three NHK Culture Center classrooms.

In this workshop, participants can create their own unique shichimi by actually handling the ingredients and aromas of shichimi, blending it to their personal preference.

Together with the participants, we will experience the profound charm of shichimi, sharing knowledge unique to a long-established company and ways to enjoy shichimi.

This will be the first time it is held in the Kanto region, with events on June 9th at NHK Culture Center Kashiwa Classroom and Saitama Arena Classroom.

In its home prefecture of Nagano, it will be held on April 15th at NHK Culture Center Matsumoto iCITY21 Classroom.

"I want to enhance the aroma." "I want to strengthen the numbing spiciness." "I want to create a shichimi that perfectly matches my favorite dish." There are no fixed recipes; participants rely on their own senses, carefully checking the aroma and flavor of the ingredients and making subtle adjustments to find their ideal "golden ratio."

The shichimi created while balancing aroma, spiciness, and umami with all five senses is truly your own original blend.

The completed shichimi will be packed in a bag and handed over on the spot.

Furthermore, you can take home a special empty can designed with the illustration of Yawataya Isogoro's main store.

Enjoy a special time pursuing aroma and stimulation with the staff of this esteemed establishment.