Japanese Kitchen

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Welcome to Kaori’s kitchen! You can make sushi with Kaori in her beautiful kitchen at home. This hideaway is located in a back alley in the center of Kyoto. She is an experienced instructor who has been holding cooking classes for over 15 years, rather than a temporary instructor hired part-time. You will learn: ・ how to cook authentic Japanese dishes in English ・ Japanese table manners ・ the culture of Japanese cuisine ・ and much more! Japanese cooking class Roujiya gives you more than just cooking lessons. Kaori would like to show Japanese cultures and customs as well. In addition if you know table manners even a little, you can feel much more relaxed in Japanese restaurants! She'll be happy to assist you and give some hints and information about variations of the recipes using different ingredients when you return home. You will be treated as if you were invited to her home. Why not join her class? It's fun and tasty! A real cultural experience!

It’s hard to get more traditional than the Japanese bento box. In a way, it’s the perfect meal: it might include an egg roll, rice, pickled vegetables, breaded chicken and even nourishing miso soup, each in its own section of the bento box. The word is derived from an old Japanese word for convenience, and convenient this boxed meal certainly is. In this 3-hour cooking class in the center of Kyoto, learn the art of cooking up a bento box meal. Master chefs demonstrate and then turn the kitchen over to you. In the end, eat what you cook.

~~ Best of the Best 2023 Award Winner! ~~~ Ramen and Gyoza are becoming even more famous than Sushi and Tempura in the world. Ramen is a noodle dish with delicious soup and many different toppings. In this class, we will make home-style Ramen. Gyoza is a dumpling with minced pork and vegetable stuffing. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to make Ramen and gyoza at your home? *We will make the soup from the scratch. We don’t use instant package. *If you have food restrictions and/or food allergies, please let us know in advance. Summary: ● Award winning Japanese Cooking Class in English ● Learn from Chef / YouTuber ● Local Supermarket Tour *Optional ● Visit local home Kitchen studio in Tokyo ● Perfect activity for foodies and cooking lovers ● Perfect for single, family and group travelers ● Easy Access! Located in the nostalgic atmosphere of Tokyo. *** Notification *** Please also check the latest number of attendees from "YUCa's Japanese Cooking" website.

You found the best experience in Kyoto for families! Come visit our home and let's have an every day home-cooked meal together. When you arrive, take a load off, drink some tea, and let's chat about your trip. We will segue into food talk and then we will preview the food that we will cook together that night. After that, we'll put aprons on and gather around the kitchen counter to slice, dice, and mix up the dishes. You will learn about the staples that we have from which most Japanese dishes can be made. We are a busy family, but we are foodies and love to open our doors to the world. So as long as you are ok with coming over to a family home and making a meal with the kids, the cat, and the dog, let's enjoy the time together. We open our home and hearts to you, in a setting where kids, pets, and adults can relax, eat, and talk together. Step into our house on the hill and become a part of our family for the day.

Join Masako in her kitchen and learn to cook authentic Japanese recipes from scratch. If you choose to learn to make Udon, you’ll be kneading the dough with your hands (and feet) and turning it into noodles. It is hard work but worth it to get heavenly homemade udon noodles, far superior to store-bought ones. Other meal options comprise okonomiyaki or tempura or Japanese sweets. Please let Masako know your preference when you create your booking. Dishes will be cooked using some fresh, seasonal ingredients from the farmers market in Niigata. After cooking, you will enjoy a sit-down meal that ends with a sweet dessert.

Experience the energy and flavours of a Japanese kitchen in the nation's capital of food! Under the guidance of a Japanese bilingual chef. Use professional grade tools (hand-made here in Osaka) to make local dishes completely from scratch and learn to recreate them in at home with our step by step instructions! Discover cooking techniques, learn about Japanese food culture, and have some fun before sitting down with a cold beer or a warm to tea to enjoy your creations alongside your chef and a small group of travellers from around the world!

Enjoy a private and authentic Japanese cooking class in a local Tokyo home with your host Emi. The Harry Potter Museum in Tokyo is about a 20 min walk from Emi's apartment! This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class takes place in her home kitchen where Emi will teach you 3-4 traditional Japanese dishes from her repertoire. After years of learning from three renowned chefs, she became a culinary expert who can prepare almost any authentic Japanese dish. A Tokyo native, passionate about Japanese cooking, Emi enjoys meeting travelers and sharing her culture and cuisine over a well seasoned Japanese meal served on beautiful tableware. Join Emi and make an authentic Japanese meal, enjoyed over sake, and finished off with dessert and a cup of hot green tea!

Join your host Aki for a hands-on cooking lesson in her beautiful kitchen, get secret tips for familiar classics like miso soup, and learn to make dishes you won't be able to find in restaurants! Aki will provide you with recipes in English and guide you through the cooking process as she tells you all you'd like to know about Japanese food and culture. Your home-style Japanese meal may include dishes such as the traditional Chikuzenni (a main dish of braised chicken and vegetables that originated from Kyushu), seasonal vegetable sides such as marinated spinach with sesame or burdock root, and miso soup. The cooking portion of your experience should last about an hour before you enjoy the meal you helped prepare together. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to witness true Japanese hospitality, and learn about Japanese culture and cuisine during a hands-on experience in a beautiful setting – your stomach and soul will thank you for it!

At “SOBAGIRI-RAKUJYO” in Kappabashi, visitors can experience fine buckwheat noodle cutting, which has been practiced in Japan since the Edo period, in just 30 minutes. Among Japanese foods, soba is not as major as sushi. This is the reason why it is a favorite experience for connoisseurs. The satisfaction level is different as it is an authentic cooking activity class where water is added to the flour, kneaded and stretched, and a knife is used! Soba flour is made from the most delicious buckwheat flour in Japan, produced in Shinshu, where buckwheat is grown. While it takes 90 minutes to make soba at other restaurants, the newly developed smart technology allows soba to be made in 30 minutes, allowing adults and families alike to participate with ease. A variety of flavors are available so that each country and each generation can enjoy the delicious taste. (Vegan compatible) Activities using kitchen knives in Kappabashi, the town of kitchen knives. Please try it!

Explore the local neighborhood street market (Demachiyanagi Shoutengai) with your host Aki and discover everything from basic Japanese ingredients to high-quality, regional produce. You'll walk through the market together and pick out a few vegetables and ingredients that you will later use in your cooking class. Back home, you will join Aki for a hands-on cooking experience in her beautiful kitchen and learn to make authentic dishes from scratch! Aki will provide you with recipes in English and guide you through the cooking process as she tells you all you'd like to know about Japanese food and culture. Your home-style meal may include dishes such as the traditional Chikuzenni (a main of braised chicken and vegetables that originated from Kyushu), seasonal vegetable sides such as marinated spinach with sesame or burdock root, and miso soup. The cooking portion of your experience should last about an hour before you sit down to enjoy the meal.

Join your local host Sakura in her kitchen for a wonderful hands-on cooking experience. The friendly local lives in a beautiful apartment, located in a peaceful residential area within a ten minute walk from the Higashi-Sapporo station. Relax over a welcome drink before joining Sakura in the kitchen where she will teach you how to prepare 2-3 authentic, home-style Japanese dishes that are easy to replicate at home. You can expect to cook together for about 1- 1.5 hours before sitting down to enjoy the meal you helped prepare. Your menu may include dishes such as chikuzenni (chicken and vegetables stewed in soy and mirin), miso soup, dashimaki tamago (egg roll cooked with dashi stock), and hand shaped onigiri (rice balls). It will conclude with a cup of freshly brewed tea. The menu may vary depending on the season and availability of fresh ingredients in the market! Join this charming local in her cozy home and get a true glimpse into Japanese cuisine and culture!

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local Hiroshima home with your host Machiko. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Machiko will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Japanese dishes that she enjoys cooking for family and friends. After cooking, enjoy your meal together in your host's Japanese home. On days they are available, Machiko's husband and kids may join you for your in-home culinary experience. • Private cooking lesson in a local Hiroshima home • Introduction to Japanese culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience Japanese hospitality in a residential Hiroshima neighborhood • Vegetarian and vegan options available • Family friendly experience

Your host Hisako learned to cook from her mother and sister and is passionate about sharing Japanese home cooking with travelers using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her other passion is music – Hisako studied classical music at the Guild Hall School of Music in London for two years. Her husband Atsuo has a tech consulting office in Kyoto and is a match maker between high tech companies in USA and Japan.  Your cooking class will begin with a short introduction to miso, a fundamental element of Japanese cooking. There are many kinds of miso and Hisako's introduction will help to demystify the varieties and their usage. You will learn to make 2-3 authentic Japanese dishes with Hisako in her kitchen that you will later share at the dining table in their modern Japanese home.  Your experience will end on a musical note, with Hisako playing and singing one of her favorite songs.

This local, immersive food experience offers a warm and personal glimpse into Japanese culture, led by Risa, a passionate local guide who shares her culinary skills and family traditions. From making dashi from scratch to enjoying a homestyle meal in her cozy kitchen, this class feels like being welcomed into a Japanese home in Saitama, a 20-min train ride from Shinjuku station.

Step into the Wild Kitchen, where culinary creativity shines in a fun, hands-on setting. Perfect for families, friends, and food lovers, our interactive class lets you choose between making Japanese sushi or Italian pasta. With step-by-step guidance from expert chefs, you’ll learn to prepare these delicious dishes and enjoy a memorable experience. Strengthen bonds while cooking together and take home both tasty creations and lasting memories. Whether you're an experienced cook or a beginner, Wild Kitchen offers a delightful culinary adventure for all ages.

Visit the heart of tradition in Tokyo with an in-depth walking tour of Asakusa, one of the best areas of the metropolis: you'll explore the famous Senso-ji Buddhist temple, along with many surrounding places that many tourists don't notice! You will walk along the shops of Kappa-bashi, the best places in Tokyo to find kitchen-related souvenirs and traditional goods, including all kinds of kitchen utensils and even those incredibly realistic food samples! You can also include a kimono hire or a real tea ceremony. If you would like to book both, please contact us. The tour departs at 11am or 2pm (morning only for the tea ceremony).

Join your local host Noriko in her spacious kitchen for a hands-on cooking experience. Noriko will teach you how to cook an authentic, homemade Japanese meal from scratch, using fresh, seasonal produce locally sourced in Hokkaido. Learn Japanese cooking techniques of chopping, marination and frying from an expert before enjoying the meal you helped prepare on beautiful Japanese dishes. Noriko is keen to share her knowledge of food and different cuisines – so feel free to ask her all your questions!  Your menu may include dishes such as shabu-shabu (Japanese hot pot with a variety of meat and vegetables) and chirashi-sushi (a rice bowl with fresh salmon, tender fried chicken, green peppers, and the occasional mapo tofu!). Visit Noriko's home, experience a delightful homemade Japanese meal, and learn about Japan in a way you would never be able to if you simply ate at a restaurant!

The reasons for those interested in Japanese kitchen knives to choose this tour are you will: ① Go right to the right stores without any prior research or wandering. ② Rely on the guide in terms of providing candid and neutral feedback as you listen to the sales pitch by the store clerks ③ Enjoy our flagship in-depth Asakusa tour prior to the store visits After having an in-depth Asakusa history tour, we will take you to the Kappabashi Street adjacent to Asakusa, a shopping street lined with dozens of stores selling everything needed by restaurant operators. Obviously, the Japanese kitchen knives are the mainstay of the products handled by them. The street has several stores specialized in kitchen knives; since they have a full lineup of the products, you will have the best chance to find some which you are genuinely looking for. For groups of three or more, we will use an earphone guide system which enables you to clearly listen to the guide from a distance.

Meet your local host Michiyo and let her introduce you to the special menu of the day, before you start your hands-on cooking experience in her Kyoto kitchen. Michiyo truly enjoys sharing her knowledge on Japanese cooking techniques that she has perfected over the years. You will learn to make dashi stock (a fundamental building block of Japanese cuisine), and to perfectly prepare sushi rice for chirashi-sushi that you will later garnish in a traditional wooden bowl. The cooking portion of the experience will take about an hour and half before you and Michiyo will sit down together to enjoy the authentic Japanese meal you helped prepare paired with carefully selected alcohol to accent the delicious food. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture and cuisine with the help of authentic food and a local's heart-warming hospitality!