Popular Summer Vacation Activity for Families! Learn Authentic Cake Making from Pros and Experience Being a Pastry Chef at Tokyo Dome Hotel. Upcycle Sponge Cake Scraps into Delicious Treats While Reducing Food Waste During a Fun Tea Time

Tokyo Dome Hotel Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President and General Manager: Fumiyuki Munakata) will host a special two-day event, "Parent-Child Challenge! Cake Making Class," on August 12 (Wed) and 13 (Thu), 2026, designed for elementary school children.

The class will be led by Chef Patissier Kenji Nagashima, who oversees the hotel's dessert offerings. Children will wear chef coats and hats and, under the guidance of the professional pastry chef, will experience making sponge cake batter and decorating as they create their very own fruit shortcake.

Additionally, the event introduces a creative way to upcycle leftover sponge cake scraps—normally discarded—into a beautifully remade dessert. The reimagined glass cake will be served during tea time alongside beverages. Participants can take their finished fruit shortcake home, and at the end of the event, each child will receive a "Junior Chef Certificate."

This hands-on experience is perfect for summer vacation projects and creating lasting family memories, allowing parents to enjoy photographing their children as they seriously engage in the role of a pastry chef.

"Parent-Child Challenge! Cake Making Class" Event Overview

Date: August 12 (Wed) and 13 (Thu), 2026, 14:00–16:00 (Registration from 13:30)

Venue: B1 Grand Banquet Hall "Tenku"

Capacity: Limited to 13 families per day

Target Audience: Families with elementary school-aged children

*Children cannot participate without a guardian.

Fee: ¥10,000 for two people (one adult + one elementary school child)

*The listed price includes service charges and consumption tax.

*Additional fees: ¥7,000 (including tax and service charge) per additional elementary school child; ¥3,000 (including tax and service charge) per additional adult.

*Maximum of four participants per family, including up to two elementary school children.

*Each child is allowed one registration only.

*One cake-making experience per child.

Program Details:

(1) Dress in a chef coat and hat and experience making a fruit shortcake under the guidance of a professional pastry chef (including sponge cake preparation and cake decoration).

*Each participant will make a whole cake (4-inch size).

*The finished cake can be taken home.

Example of the fruit shortcake made during the event

(2) Sponge Remake: Glass Cake Tea Time

Leftover sponge cake scraps created during the event will be creatively remade into a delicious glass cake by the chef, demonstrating how to minimize food waste. This fun and educational program teaches children how to appreciate and enjoy every part of their creations.

Glass cake made from remade sponge

(3) Introduction to the Hotel's SDGs Initiatives

Aligned with the event's theme of sponge remaking (food waste reduction), participants will receive a mini worksheet to take home, encouraging continued learning about sustainability.

(4) Presentation of the Junior Chef Certificate

Important Notes:

*Please contact the event office in advance regarding any allergies.

*Chef coats will be provided for children. Guardians should bring aprons or similar protective wear.

*Please complete registration by 13:45, as preparation such as changing clothes and handwashing will be required before the class begins.

*On the day, participants must complete and sign an event consent form at the venue.

Reservation Period: [Lottery System – Online Only] July 4 (Sat) 11:00 to July 12 (Sun) 17:00, 2026

URL: https://www.tokyodome-hotels.co.jp/event/cake-cooking/

Inquiries: Sales Department Event Office TEL.03-5805-2323 (Reception hours: 11:00–18:00)

*Event details are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

Chef Patissier Kenji Nagashima

Guided by the philosophy of wanting every guest to experience happiness, I am committed to creating unforgettable, seasonally inspired desserts using high-quality ingredients from carefully selected sources.

I hope our celebration cakes will add joy to your special occasions—whether shared with family, friends, or as a treat for yourself.

Through this event, I hope to share with children the joy and appeal of being a pastry chef.

Chef Patissier Kenji Nagashima

«"Connecting to the Future" Action»

Tokyo Dome Hotel is actively contributing to the achievement of the SDGs, aiming to create a joyful and enriched society not only for our guests but for everyone involved.

*For more details on the hotel's SDGs initiatives, please visit:

URL: https://www.tokyodome-hotels.co.jp/sdgs/

During this event, we will feature an exhibition introducing Tokyo Dome Hotel's SDGs activities. Additionally, we will operate a "Connecting to the Future" Action booth to engage the next generation in fun, hands-on experiences related to environmental and social care. We will collect used plastic bottle caps, empty contact lens cases, wine corks (natural cork), and worn-out clothing or household goods.

We kindly ask for your cooperation in collecting these everyday items—often discarded—to support recycling and reuse initiatives that help underprivileged children worldwide and protect the global environment. Participation is welcome within your convenience.

Items to Bring from Home:

1 Plastic bottle caps

2 Contact lens cases *Please completely remove any aluminum seals before bringing.

3 Wine corks (natural cork only)

4 Clothing (tops, bottoms, outerwear, children's clothes, etc.)

5 Household goods (bags, hats, stuffed toys, etc.)

*For detailed eligible items under categories 4 and 5, please refer to the illustration provided.

Tokyo Dome Hotel

Opened on June 1, 2000, Tokyo Dome Hotel is located in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, at the heart of the JR Yamanote Line, surrounded by historical landmarks. Situated within Tokyo Dome City—the largest entertainment complex in central Tokyo—the hotel is just about 10 minutes by car or train from the Marunouchi and Otemachi business districts, making it ideal for business, leisure, and tourism. As the "relax" component of Tokyo Dome City's three core concepts—"see," "play," and "relax"—the hotel aims not just to offer relaxation but to deliver an entertaining experience filled with fun and creativity. The 43-story high-rise building (plus 3 basement levels), standing 155 meters tall with a total floor area of 105,856.6 square meters, features 1,006 guest rooms, nine restaurants and lounges (including one off-site directly operated outlet), 15 banquet halls of various sizes, wedding facilities including a chapel and shrine, and an outdoor pool.

Address: 1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo TEL: 03-5805-2111 (Main) URL: https://www.tokyodome-hotels.co.jp/

*All images in this press release are for illustrative purposes only.

*Unauthorized secondary use or modification of the images for purposes other than this press release is prohibited.

*Event details are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.