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Toru Tsuchie
土江 徹
 Wagashi Master
 A decorated artisan with over 25 years of experience and multiple national awards

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Biography

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Toru Tsuchie Sensei is a Wagashi Master with over 25 years of expertise in the traditional art of Japanese confectionery, wagashi.

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• 1996–2000: Completed a five-year apprenticeship at Koubai (香梅), a renowned wagashi shop in Gifu Prefecture

• 2000: Returned to join his family’s long-established wagashi business, Fukusendo, in Matsue, while also undertaking professional training at the Shimane Prefectural Confectionery Technical School

• 2001: Passed the national Level 2 Wagashi Skill Certification / Joined the Matsue Shouwakai, a local wagashi artisans’ association, and became a board member of the Shimane Prefecture Confectionery Industry Youth Division

• 2004: Competed in the popular national TV program TV Champion
• 2006: Passed the Level 1 Wagashi Skill Certification, recognized as an outstanding examinee

• 2008: Officially certified as an “Excellent Wagashi Artisan (優秀和菓子職)” by the National Wagashi Association of Japan

• 2013: Invited to give a live wagashi demonstration at the Japan–France Cultural Exchange in Nantes, France

• 2014: Created a peony-themed artistic wagashi (牡丹の工芸菓子) as an official diplomatic gift from the City of Matsue to the Taipei City Government

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Highest Honors – National Confectionery Exposition (全国菓子大博覧会):
• 26th and 27th National Confectionery Expositions. He received the Honorary President’s Award (名誉総裁賞), presented by Princess Akiko of Mikasa (三笠宮彬子女王殿下) In the category of Artistic Confectionery (工芸菓子の部)

This is the most prestigious award in the Japanese wagashi industry, presented under the patronage of the Japanese Imperial Family.

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National Awards – National Confectionery Federation of Japan (全国菓子研究団体連合会):
• Grand Prix (Top Prize)
• Gold Prize
• Silver & Bronze Prizes
• Runner-Up Grand Prix

He has received awards across all levels in national competitions from the 1st to the 9th contest.

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Awards from the Matsue Shouwakai Technical Confectionery Exhibition
(Titles of Annual Awards Received)
• Matsue Mayor’s Prize (松江市長賞 – Most Outstanding Award)
• President’s Prize of the Matsue Chamber of Commerce (松江商工会議所会頭賞)
• Chairman’s Award of the Shimane Confectionery Association
• President’s Award of the Shimane Vocational Ability Development Association
• President’s Award of the Shouwakai Association

Toru Sensei received awards in nearly every annual competition from the 27th to the 44th exhibition

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 Wagashi: Art of Japanese Traditional Confectionary

More than just sweets, wagashi are edible art—offered in tea ceremonies, festivals, and daily life to evoke moments of mindfulness and appreciation. From the soft, floral nerikiri to the refreshing yokan, every creation tells a quiet story of harmony between nature and craftsmanship.

Experience the subtle elegance of wagashi—where taste meets tradition.

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Wagashi Master Class by Toru Tsuchie (土江 徹)
at Magokoro Teahouse

 A rare opportunity to learn from one of Japan’s most celebrated Wagashi Masters.

Join Wagashi Master Toru Tsuchie (土江 徹) — a decorated artisan with over 25 years of experience and multiple national awards — for an immersive 3-day hands-on experience in the delicate art of Japanese wagashi confectionery

 

Through step-by-step guidance, participants will explore seasonal motifs, advanced shaping techniques, and the deep cultural aesthetics of traditional sweets that have been cherished across generations in Japan.

Whether you’re a culinary professional or passionate enthusiast, this rare masterclass will deepen your understanding of wagashi’s artistry and philosophy — right here in Chiang Mai

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Learning 15 Unique Wagashi Designs

  • モンブラン大福 (Mont Blanc Daifuku)

  • わらび餅 (Warabi Mochi)

  • 外郎 (Uirō): 3 Designs

  • 栗蒸し羊羹 (Kurimushi Yōkan)

  • 琥珀糖 (Kohakutō)

  •  雪平 (Seppei)

  • 高麗時雨 (Kōrai Shigure)

  • 練り切り (Nerigiri): 6 Designs

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Be a part of this unique experience

Wagashi Master Class by Toru Tsuchie (土江 徹)

📍 Location : Magokoro Teahouse by มีใจให้มัทฉะ

Chiang Mai, Thailand

 

📅 Date & Time : 3-day Intensive Masterclass (Intermediate)

14–16 November 2025, 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM

 

👥 Class Capacity : Maximum 14 participants

Only — small group for hands-on learning

 

🧾 What’s Included:

  •  Certificate of Completion of Wagashi Master Class by Toru TsuchiePresented by Magokoro Teahouse

  • All wagashi-making materials and ingredients

  • Daily Japanese-style lunch

  • 10% discount on drinks & desserts at Magokoro Teahouse (valid during workshop period)

 

💴 Workshop Fee

  • Full Price: THB 34,900

  • Early Bird: THB 31,900 (Save THB 3,000)

  • Group Special: THB 31,900 per person (when registering 2 or more participants together)

 

📌 Limited seats available. Secure your spot early.

For registration and inquiries, please contact:

Tel: 0861869564

line official: @magokoro.tea

e-mail: teahouse@magokoro-tea.com

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/magokoro.teahouse

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