# Event Details - **Event Name**: Wagashi Workshop (Goodbye to Sakura) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Learn about the history, ingredients and basic techniques for Sakura themed sweets from Sen Sakamoto of Kintoki Sweets.About this EventWagashi WorkshopsA beginner-friendly series of hands-on cooking workshops to learn the fundamentals of Japanese style confections (commonly called 和菓子 wagashi), traditionally enjoyed with tea. About the WorkshopLearn traditional Japanese ingredients and basic techniques for making sakura themed wagashi from Sen Sakamoto of Kintoki Sweets. The workshop will cover basic techniques and tips to create clear agar jellies used for wagashi, basic mochi making techniques, and an overview on how to preserve your own sakura blossoms at home.Equipment and ingredients will be provided. All skill levels are welcome. However, we will be working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, so a minimum age of 16 is recommended.Please bring your own apron and a small container to take home your creations at the end of the class.PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is vegan friendly and wheat-free but please note the kitchen is not a certified gluten-free kitchen.About the InstructorSen Sakamoto is a Vancouver-based creative designer, wagashi maker, and passionate educator on traditional Japanese foods and culture. Follow her at on Instagram for regular deep dives into the world of seasonal wagashi and other Japanese traditions. For more programs, events, and information please visit https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/programs/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/burnaby/wagashi-workshop-goodbye-to-sakura/100001986024583993 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, cooking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 62.37, max: 62.37, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Burnaby - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre - **lat**: 49.2175751 - **long**: -122.96443299999999 - **full address**: Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Wagashi Workshop (Goodbye to Sakura) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/7f04ee14017d3917a2261c4b78bd16a40a0b24fdc99eebe1e5df33341ec1bc5c-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf0f0e8-gmir.jpg?v=1775567512 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Wagashi Workshop (Goodbye to Sakura) being held? - **A:** Wagashi Workshop (Goodbye to Sakura) takes place on Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Wagashi Workshop (Goodbye to Sakura)? - **A:** Tickets for Wagashi Workshop (Goodbye to Sakura) are priced at CAD 62 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionCAD 62 + CAD 4 fee + CAD 3 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Wagashi Workshop (Goodbye to Sakura)? - **A:** Wagashi Workshop (Goodbye to Sakura) is organized by Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Wagashi Workshop (Goodbye to Sakura) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Burnaby, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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