Miniature Japanese Bento Workshop: Onigiri Bento!

Are you a Japanese food lover? Have you ever made onigiri before? How about miniature onigiri?

Join us for a fun and creative Miniature Japanese Bento Workshop!

In this workshop, we'll create a realistic and adorable miniature bento box featuring some classic Japanese favorites: onigiri (rice balls), tamagoyaki (rolled omelet), karaage (fried chicken), and a grape tomato - all made from polymer clay!

You'll learn how to shape, color, and add realistic details to each miniature food item before arranging everything into your own tiny bento box.

This class is beginner-friendly and perfect for anyone who loves crafting, Japanese food, or miniature art.
About this Event

Are you a Japanese food lover? Have you ever made onigiri before? How about miniature onigiri?

Join us for a fun and creative Miniature Japanese Bento Workshop!

In this workshop, we’ll create a realistic and adorable miniature bento box featuring some classic Japanese favorites: onigiri (rice balls), tamagoyaki (rolled omelet), karaage (fried chicken), and a grape tomato — all made from polymer clay!

You’ll learn how to shape, color, and add realistic details to each miniature food item before arranging everything into your own tiny bento box.

This class is beginner-friendly and perfect for anyone who loves crafting, Japanese food, or miniature art.

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Skill Level: Beginner-friendly (Recommended age: 10+)

What to Bring: Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy, or bring an apron.

Before the Workshop: For your comfort and safety, we recommend keeping your nails short and removing any jewelry from your hands and wrists before the workshop.

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Registration closes 24 hours before the session. Cancellations made within 72 hours of the session are nonrefundable.

What the workshop looks like









Past creations from the workshop



About the instructor
Yoko Pollutri

Yoko Pollutri is a miniature food artist based in New York City, originally from Osaka, Japan. With a background in the Japanese food industry and a passion for craftsmanship, she creates cute yet realistic miniature food inspired by Japanese cuisine and culture. Her workshops invite people of all ages to experience the charm of Japanese food culture and the joy of creating miniature art.

After completing the curriculum of the Japan Miniature Food Association, Yoko became a member of the association.

Through her work, Yoko hopes to introduce this uniquely Japanese miniature food culture to the New York community and inspire creativity through hands-on experiences.

About the Japan Miniature Food Association

The Japan Miniature Food Association is a leading organization dedicated to advancing the art of miniature food in Japan. Through its comprehensive curriculum, members develop specialized techniques while celebrating the creativity, precision, and craftsmanship that make Japanese miniature food unique.