Hakko Expo: Omusubi & Futomaki Workshop
When
Two Sessions:
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Where
Price
$50.00 (includes fees)
Includes workshop materials.
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About
This hands-on, family-friendly workshop celebrates rice culture and the joy of making food by hand. Participants will shape omusubi and futomaki using fermented fillings while exploring how fermentation naturally complements everyday meals. Designed for all ages and experience levels, the session emphasizes connection, tradition, and the simple pleasure of cooking together.
Led by Sho Suzuki of SUZU GROUP and fermentation expert Rich Shih, with interpretation provided by Justin Potts, the workshop offers an approachable, hands-on learning experience rooted in everyday fermentation and shared practice.
Experience the joy of hands-on cooking in this family-friendly workshop, available only during Hakko Expo & Market.
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Things To Know
Justin Potts
Justin has worked extensively in sake brewing, food tourism, and regional revitalization projects across Japan. He is the founder and host of SAKE ON AIR, the world’s first podcast dedicated to sake and shochu, and currently serves as Head Brewer at Origami Sake in the U.S. He will support HAKKO EXPO as a professional workshop instructor and cultural liaison.
Rich Shih
Co-author of Koji Alchemy and a leading voice in mold-based fermentation in the United States.
Rich works closely with chefs, cooks, and artisans as a food preservation consultant, helping them build fermentation-driven kitchens that reduce waste and deepen flavor. Through workshops and collaborative projects, he focuses on making fermentation accessible, practical, and inspiring across cultures.
Sho Suzuki, SUZU GROUP
Sho is a chef, miso brewery owner, and cultural producer based in Niigata, Japan’s snow country. Through his work with fermentation, local food systems, and regional culture, he explores how traditional practices can inform future food and community models. HAKKO EXPO is conceived as a platform to share these ideas globally through food, craft, and dialogue.
Accessibility
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact info@jaccc.org.
Entrance & Check-in
The entrance to all Hakko Expo workshops can be found inside the lobby of our 5-story Office Tower.
Make sure to arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled workshop session. All patrons will visit the check-in table, located outside of the entrance of the building, so please have your e-ticket(s) with QR code ready.
Plan Your Visit
JACCC is a 7-minute walk from the L.A. Metro Rail's Little Tokyo/Arts District Station, which connects to both the A and E lines via the Regional Connector.
For additional transportation options and parking details, check out Go Little Tokyo's Guide to the area here.