[Saikaya] Pickling Workshop using the brand-name rice "Milky Queen Rice"
This is a handmade pickling class hosted by Saikaya, a specialty pickling shop, using "Milky Queen," the finest rice from Ibaraki Prefecture. Milky Queen rice bran is exceptionally sweet and mild. This workshop allows you to experience and take home the deliciousness of pickles you make yourself.
OrganizerNaokaya
Date and timeFirst session: June 7, 2026 (Sunday) 11:00-12:30
Second session: June 7, 2026 (Sunday) 14:00-15:30
venue
Special venue within Azabudai Hills Market [Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza C B1F]
https://www.azabudai-hills.com/floor_map/garden-plaza-c_b1.html*The space is to the left of ⑥ Rice and Rice Sumidaya on the map in the URL above.
Participation fee5,500 yen per person (tax included)
*You will receive approximately 2 kg of aged rice bran paste that can be used from that day, as well as a basic batch of pickles to make that day.
Capacity15 groups (up to 3 people per application)
Target ageNone. *If a child wishes to participate, please have a parent or guardian accompany and support them.
Items to bring (please bring them with you)• Bandana (triangular scarf) *Please bring one if you are concerned about hair or other debris getting into your pickles.
• Towel *Please bring one as rice bran may stick to your hands and belongings.
• Shopping bag for taking home items. *The size of the container for the pickles we provide is 17.8cm wide x 24cm long x 12cm high.
Precautions・We will disclose the information you provide when applying to the event organizer (Saikaya). By applying, you are deemed to have consented to the disclosure of your information. Personally identifiable information such as your name that you provide will be used for the following purposes.
1. For the purpose of managing applicants, verifying eligibility, contacting successful applicants, and ensuring the smooth operation of the program.
2. To inform you about special events, benefits, new products, etc.
3. For marketing research and analysis related to our business operations.
・Photos taken on the day may be published in the media. If you do not want your photos to be used, please inform a staff member.
We are unable to accommodate food allergies. If you have a history of allergic reactions, please participate at your own discretion.
・Your clothes may get dirty during the workshop, so please wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
This workshop will be conducted in Japanese only.
inquiryInquiries regarding event applications and content
03-6441-0144 (Saikaya Azabudai Hills branch)
Other inquiries
03-5544-9636 (Azabudai Hills Market Service Counter)
Other workshops
Here*You will need to register for a "HILLS ID" to apply.
This is a call from Nakaya to everyone.
More than 10,000 people across the country enjoy our pickled vegetables. Why not join us and make your own pickled vegetables using organic Milky Queen rice bran from Ibaraki Prefecture? The aroma and sweetness of our pickled vegetables are what set us apart from other pickled vegetables.
Also, rice bran pickles are a traditional Japanese culture of fermentation using lactic acid bacteria. If you are worried that "rice bran pickles are difficult and you always fail", if you "want to incorporate fermented foods more frequently for health and beauty", or if you "want to experience your grandmother's cooking again", come to our class and we'll solve your problems!
In the class, you will receive a fun and detailed lecture on everything from the basics of how to make a rice bran starter to how to maintain it on a daily basis without making any mistakes.
The following benefits are available to all who attend our classes:
[Benefit 1] You can take home the rice bran bed! You can take home about 2 kg of matured rice bran bed that can be used from that day on, and the basic rice bran pickles that you can make that day.
[Benefit 2] Lifetime maintenance support! Have you ever felt that your rice bran bed was not working properly after starting to make pickles? That's why we've opened a rice bran pickle consultation room on LINE. It's a community where you can feel free to ask questions about problems you're having with pickles or things like "I made this!"
[Bonus 3] Milky Queen pickled vegetable tasting event! On the day, you can enjoy tasting Naiko and pickled vegetables while listening to a lecture.
Many students are already making pickles on a regular basis.
Please take this opportunity to participate!
