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Seasonal. Bespoke. Intimate.

Rice is reveared as both a sacred crop and the ultimate comfort food. We'll revel in this simple, perfect grain and enjoy a master class on shaping onigiri rice balls. We'll also visit a soy brewery and learn all about the art, science, and craft of crafting one of Japan's staple seasonings.

NEW RICE

October 20-24, 2024

In concert with the festival of colors, sea bream comes into season alongside persimmons and mushrooms. And the winter brewing season begins. We’ll travel to Itoshima and learn all about the art, science, and craft of brewing soy, one of Japan's staple seasonings.

AUTUMN BOUNTY

NOVEMBER 18-22, 2024

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How It Works

Salon sessions are $3550 per person. A non-refundable deposit of $1800 secures your place with the balance due 60 days before the start date.

Pricing

Four nights in a private room plus all food, drink, and transportation during the salon session. Does not include transportation to and from Karatsu.

What's included

Plans are hard to make these days. All deposits are non-refundable but give me two months notice and I'll happily apply your deposit to a future session.

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Prairie THOUGHTFULLY introduces Japanese culture in a way that CAN'T BE EXPERIENCED on your own.

- MELISSA & TOM

Prairie's PASSION about this UNIQUE CULTURE is beautifully transmitted in rich detail. We are full of INSPIRATION.

- LARI & JOHN