JAF Shizuoka to Host Miniature Seafood Donburi & Crispy Tempura Food Sample Workshop in Yaizu, the Fishing Town

Example of a miniature seafood bowl (image)

The Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) Shizuoka Branch (Branch Chief, Takehisa Onoda) will host a members-only event titled 'Let’s Make Miniature Seafood Donburi & Crispy Tempura! Food Sample Experience Workshop' on Saturday, August 29, at Aoi Sample Co., Ltd. (Nigishima, Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture), aiming to promote interaction and camaraderie between local businesses and JAF members.

This workshop features the creation of 'miniature seafood donburi and crispy tempura' food samples!

Using seafood miniatures unique to Yaizu—a town renowned for its fishing industry—participants will craft their own original miniature seafood donburi keychains.

This time, participants can place two additional fish slices compared to the standard version, allowing for a more generous and satisfying seafood bowl.

Additionally, attendees will experience making realistic, crispy tempura food samples. Enjoy the lifelike results!

Image: Ingredients for seafood donburi Image: Creating a miniature seafood donburi keychain Image: Coating tempura in batter

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What is a food sample?

Food samples are realistic food models displayed as visual references in restaurants and other dining establishments. It is said that their use began in 1903 (Meiji 36) when they were first placed in a restaurant inside a department store.

Service Provider

Aoi Sample Co., Ltd. (362-3 Nigishima, Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture)

※ Aoi Sample has been offering experience workshops for about 15 years, promoting the joy of food sample crafting.

http://www.aoisample.com/

Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026

Time: 13:00–15:00

※ The hands-on experience will take approximately 40 minutes to 1 hour.

Venue: Aoi Sample Co., Ltd. (362-3 Nigishima, Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture)

※ Parking available (free)

Eligibility: JAF members only

※ Participation is limited to those who have registered in advance.

※ Children must be accompanied by a guardian.

Participation Fee: 2,630 yen per person (includes materials and insurance)

Items to be made: 1 miniature seafood donburi keychain, 2 crispy tempura food samples

Capacity: 20 participants (minimum of 10 required for the event to proceed)

※ In case of oversubscription, selection will be by lottery.

Registration Method

Please access the link below and register via the dedicated form.

https://jaf.link/4xZWlX5

Deadline

Until 23:55 on Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Notification of Selection

Selected participants will be notified by email by 17:00 on Thursday, August 20, 2026.