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YUCa’s Tea Special Noren Curtain
A traditional noren curtain has just been added to our gallery space!
Recently, we shared the exciting news about the launch of our gallery where you can immerse yourself in the world of YUCa’s Tea. Now, we’ve installed a specially crafted noren within the same space.
Not only does it provide a sense of privacy—so the inside of the house isn’t fully visible when you open the door—but it also gently guides visitors toward the second-floor kitchen studio. It’s both functional and beautiful, and we’re absolutely in love with it. We’d love for you to come and see it in person!
Hello from Tokyo (August 2025)
August has begun! Here in Japan, we’re right in the middle of the summer heat. Our local shrine has started its summer festival. Since it’s our guardian shrine, I made a small donation.
Two lanterns, one with “YUCa’s Japanese Cooking” and the other with “YUCa’s Tea” were displayed side by side. It’s only for a short while, but I’m looking forward to enjoying the summer scenery.
Wishing you all a wonderful summer!
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TV appearance : DayDay on NTV (Japan)
Thanks to being featured in Airbnb’s newsletter, I was honored to have my cooking class featured on TV for the fourth time! This time, it was again on Nippon TV, during a weekday lifestyle program called DayDay.
The program featured our popular Ramen & Gyoza class for about two minutes. What left a strong impression on me was the guest’s deep respect for Japanese food culture. They said, “I felt that everything in Japan—its food and culture—is beautifully balanced and harmoniously connected.” Their words made me reflect once again on the unique harmony that defines Japan.
Our company is also called NAGOMI (和), which means “harmony” and represents Japanese culture and lifestyle, so their words resonated with me even more deeply.
BIG thank you to Joaquim & Rita (from Portugal) who kindly agreed to be interviewed, as well as to the filming crews and the program staffs!
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Fridge Fun: The Cutest Food Sample Magnets
Can’t eat this… but it’s still delicious to look at!
These are actually food sample magnets—super realistic and totally fun to collect.
I found these adorable ones during my walk through a Kappabashi kitchen street in Tokyo.
Which one would you choose for your fridge? Do you have some of them?
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YUCa’s Tea Gallery Space is Now Open!
A special gallery space has just opened on the first floor of our cooking studio!
The space is themed around our premium Japanese tea brand, YUCa’s Tea (https://yucastea.com/) and is designed to fully immerse you in the story and spirit behind it.
Come and experience the beauty, depth, and tradition of Japanese tea—up close and personal.
We warmly welcome you to step into YUCa’s world.❤️🍵
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TV appearance : Hiru-obi on TBS (Japan)
Believe it or not, my cooking class was featured on TV for the third time! 😳‼️
This time, it was on an informational program that airs during the daytime. The show also introduced a few charming retro shopping streets with good access from my cooking studio, and I truly enjoyed watching the segment myself.
BIG thank you to all the participants who kindly agreed to be interviewed, as well as to the filming crew and the program staff!
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Sharpen Your Skills with TASKI Knives!
Special Offer for Cooking Enthusiasts! At YUCa’s Japanese Cooking, we use only the best tools — and now you can too!
We’re excited to offer 10% OFF TASKI knives — handcrafted in Seki, Japan, a city with over 800 years of legendary sword-making history.
TASKI knives combine elegant design, razor-sharp precision, and everyday usability. Each knife is carefully finished by skilled artisans and trusted by professional chefs — including us!
In fact, we use Taski knives in our cooking classes, so our students can experience their incredible sharpness firsthand. ✨
◎ Visit TASKI’s website to choose their knives
◎ Use code “YUCa-JP” at checkout to receive your 10% discount
◎ Worldwide shipping available
Perfect for your home kitchen — or as a thoughtful gift for food lovers!
TV appearance : Shu-Ichi on NTV (Japan)
Following the previous feature, my cooking class was once again covered on TV. Since there were many participants and a large filming crew this time, I was a bit worried the room temperature might rise too quickly. But thankfully, we were able to carry out the lesson as usual without any issues.
A big thank you to all the participants who kindly agreed to be interviewed, as well as to the filming crew and the program staff!
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TV appearance : Live News It! on Fuji TV (Japan)
Airbnb released its report titled “2025 Summer Travel Trends Revealed,”and I’m honored to share that my cooking class was selected as one of the world’s top 10 “hidden culinary gems” for this summer—together with Arakawa City in Tokyo!
Here’s an excerpt from the report (https://news.airbnb.com/summer-travel-trends) :
“Arakawa City, Japan, is a quieter alternative to bustling Shibuya. Situated in eastern Tokyo, it’s a haven for food lovers, featuring ramen and gyoza classes, and Joyful Minowa, a lively shopping arcade with traditional, family-run kissaten coffee shops.”
Following this report, Forbes Japan recently featured an article quoting the Airbnb report, and as a result, Fuji TV’s news program “Live News It!” came to cover my cooking class yesterday.
The segment will be viewable for about 10 days starting today via this link:
https://www.fnn.jp/articles/-/891845
My cooking class originally started by offering traditional Japanese breakfasts to Airbnb guests. However, since the space was originally a residential property, it eventually became difficult to continue operating as a business.
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Japanese Food Charm in the Smallest Details
Look what I found in my drawer!
This adorable chopstick rest is shaped like narutomaki — the cute, swirly fish cake you often see floating in ramen bowls. I couldn’t resist its charm! It’s such a fun and subtle way to bring a little bit of Japanese food culture to the table. I love how small details like this can make even an everyday meal feel a bit more special.
Do you have a favorite chopstick rest or any tableware that adds a cultural touch?
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