SUSHI × KOGEI: Experience the ultimate fusion of Toyama’s sushi and traditional crafts - Metal Casting at Nousaku

Experience the ultimate fusion of Toyama’s food and traditional crafts in one unforgettable journey.

Savor exquisite sushi prepared by a local master, elegantly served on a special plate crafted by a traditional artisan.
Let this single plate be your gateway to the region’s rich terroir, culture, and the stories of its people.
Step away from the usual tourist trails, and experience a deeper, hidden Japan.

1.Select
Begin your journey by choosing your preferred local sushi restaurant and picking out the artisan-crafted plate you wish to use.

2.Meet & Create
Visit an authentic workshop to meet a traditional artisan, witness their masterful techniques, and try the craft yourself.

3.Taste
Savor exquisite sushi prepared by a local chef, elegantly served on your chosen handmade plate.

4.Take Home
After dining, take the beautiful artisan-crafted plate home as a memorable souvenir of your trip.

I will help you book Sasaki for the special dinner course, which includes a Tour-Exclusive Artisan-Crafted Sushi Plate.

Featuring the finest seafood from Toyama Bay, Sushidokoro Sasaki spares no effort in the meticulous preparation of each ingredient. Delicate shiroebi (white shrimp) are peeled one by one by hand, with every topping receiving its own carefully tailored preparation. The shari (sushi rice), made from locally grown Toyama rice, is expertly seasoned using a masterful balance of white and red vinegar, crafted to melt effortlessly in your mouth.

[Plate]
Suiryu ― Pure Tin Casting
Born from Sushidokoro Sasaki’s heartfelt desire to delight international guests, this 100% pure tin plate features a striking dragon motif.
The original piece, “Water Dragon” (Suiryu), was meticulously hand-carved into brass by Yuka Fujimori of Wada Chokin Kobo. Using this as the master mold, Nousaku—a renowned casting manufacturer with over a century of history—cast the final plate in pure tin.
Through the traditional sand-casting technique, every delicate detail of the original engraving—from the dragon’s scales and claws to the cresting waves—has been faithfully reproduced. It is an experimental masterpiece where two distinct artisan techniques, metal engraving and casting, beautifully intersect.

Production:
Wada Chokin Kobo / Yuka Fujimori (Original design & Metal engraving) , Nousaku (Casting)
Material: Pure Tin
Technique: Chokin (Metal engraving for the original), Sand casting

Meeting Point

Takaoka Station (Ainokaze Line)

6-1 Shimozeki-cho Takaoka Toyama