Discover Oden: A Taste of Japanese Comfort Food
Sun, Oct 26
|Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
Experience the heartwarming flavors of oden, a beloved Japanese winter dish, in a hands-on workshop led by Mr. Kentaro Nakamura of Kibun USA, featuring live cooking demonstrations, tasting, and storytelling.


Time & Location
Oct 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, 1125 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, USA
About the Event
Check-in time: 15 minutes before the start time of the program
Your prompt arrival will ensure a more pleasurable experience not only for yourself but for the other participants as well.
Oden is a beloved Japanese one-pot dish featuring ingredients like daikon, konnyaku, eggs, tofu, and savory fish cakes simmered in a flavorful dashi broth. Warm and nourishing, it is enjoyed across Japan, especially in the cooler months, and is known as a food that brings people together.
In this workshop, Mr. Kentaro Nakamura from Kibun USA—a leading Japanese food manufacturer renowned for traditional fish cakes—will introduce the history and culture of oden, give a live cooking demonstration, and guide participants through a tasting of this authentic winter favorite.
Instructor: Mr. Kentaro Nakamura, Kibun USA
Workshop Includes:
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