Miso Making Workshop by Ai Fujimoto (June 13, 2026)

Miso Making Workshop and Tasting by Ai Fujimoto (Omiso) Join this special workshop, dedicated entirely to miso! TOIRO is thrilled to welcome back Ai Fujimoto, a miso maker and specialist, as our instructor. She will guide you through the art of Japanese fermentation and miso making. Learn the process of making miso from scratch and indulge in a tasting experience featuring a variety of miso samples. Naoko and the TOIRO team will complement the workshop by preparing onigiri rice balls using freshly made rice from the Double-lid Donabe Rice Cooker, Kamado-san, as well as a miso-themed side dish for participants to enjoy. The workshop will include: Japanese Fermentation 101 Presentation Tasting session featuring a variety of miso types (including yellow, red, and more) Soybean Yellow Miso “shikomi” session (Each attendee will take home prepared miso from the workshop) Tasting time featuring soup balls & cookies by Omiso, onigiri rice balls, and a miso-themed small dish by Naoko This one-time event will feature two 90-minute sessions, offered at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Space is limited to 10 participants per session. Tickets are final sale. To join us, About Ai Fujimoto (Omiso) Ai is a miso maker and the founder/owner of Omiso, based in Downtown LA. Born and raised in Japan, Ai has nurtured her passion for bringing the traditional Japanese craft of miso to people in LA and beyond. She established her miso brewing company, Omiso, in 2018. At Omiso, Ai crafts small batches of artisan miso and miso products. Her miso products are available on the Omiso website and at select farmers' markets in LA, including the Hollywood Farmers Market on Sundays. Omiso Website Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026 Session Times: Session 1: 11:00 AM -12:30 PM Session 2: 2:00 PM -3:30 PM Please arrive at least 5 - 10 minutes before the starting time as we plan to start the session right on time. Place: TOIRO (1257 N La Brea Ave., West Hollywood 90038) Parking: Street parking - should not be very hard to find on Sunday but we suggest you give yourself enough time to arrive. Price: $120/ person Cancellation Policy: We are unable to offer refund or credit for cancellation with no exception. You can transfer your reservation to another person, and in this case, please notify us the person’s name and contact information up to 48 hours prior to the event start time. Liability Release Form: As a condition to participate in the event, each participant is required to sign a Liability Release Form prior to the event’s start.