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Note : This article was first submitted in Jan 1st, 2017 and resubmitted in Feb 15, 2025 to reflect revisions.
Japanese Food & Lifestyle Brand : YUCa’s Choice
I am pleased to announce the launch of my new brand focused on Japanese-inspired food and lifestyle. The name of the brand is YUCa’s Choice.
Our offerings include items that are gentle on the body, health-conscious, high-quality, socially responsible, and environmentally friendly. Each product is carefully chosen to enrich your daily life and bring a sense of well-being. I would be delighted if you tried these meticulously selected goods and experienced their benefits for yourself.
As the first launch, we are offering “fabric sandals.”
Fabric sandals are cherished for their blend of environmental consideration and traditional Japanese aesthetics.
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Premium Japanese Tea Collection : YUCa’s Tea
Japanese tea is loved by people as an indispensable drink for daily health maintenance. In Japan, tea is grown over a wide area. Major production areas include Shizuoka, Kagoshima, Mie, Kyoto, and Saitama prefectures.
“YUCa’s Tea” is a premium Japanese tea collection curated by a culinary expert YUCa. Through a variety of hi-end teas such as Chiran-cha (Green tea from Kagoshima), Uji-cha (Matcha from Kyoto), and Tosa-cha (Roasted green tea from Kochi), it showcases the charm of various regions across Japan. Shall we travel with YUCa’s Tea?
In the future, it will expand not only to tea but also to tea-related sweets and more.
YUCa’s Tea, Premium Japanese Tea Collection : As of May 2024
・Chiran-cha, Green Tea (Sencha/Ryokucha) : Tea bag (3g x 10 bags) – 1,000 JPY
・Chiran-cha, Green Tea (Sencha/Ryokucha) : Tea leaf (100g) – 2,000 JPY
・Uji-cha, Organic Matcha : Powder (30g) – 3,000 JPY
We ship internationally! Please contact us from here. https://yjc.tokyo/contact-us/
More information on the origin and the characteristics of each product, please see below.
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YJC’s 10th Anniversary !
In July 2023, YUCa’s Japanese Cooking celebrated its 10th anniversary!
My first class was on July 9, 2013. I remember how nervous I was to start the first class in a room of the tiny apartment that my husband and I had just bought at the time.
On that day, my two Australian friends joined.
At the memorable first class, we made okonomiyaki, grilled corn, and somen noodles with the “summer festival” theme. Although I managed to finish the class successfully, it was a month later that I was able to hold the next class.
Thanks to the word of mouth from guests who participated in the class helped me to be able to gradually increase the number of classes from once a month to twice a month and then once a week. Now, thankfully, the class is almost full every day.
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During the pandemic (COVID), I started new online classes and filming recipe videos & Vlogs for YouTube. It was a tough time as an entrepreneur but I could survive thanks to my husband and children’s supports. I feel so grateful. ❤️
Over the past 10 years, I have received national and international media coverage of my cooking classes. I was also able to realize my long-time dream of holding cooking classes overseas, in New York. I secretly hope to have more opportunities like this in the future.✈️🌏🎵
As for the future, since this is my 10th year anniversary, I am planning to try new project to further promote Japanese cuisine.
I will let you know as soon as the details are finalized! ✨✨✨
Love from Tokyo 🇯🇵❤️
YUCa
YUCa’s Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo : Awards
Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2023
Travelers’ Choice 2023
Traveler’s Choice Best of the Best 2021
Travelers’ Choice 2020
The BEST cooking class & workshop in Japan 2019 (by TripAdvisor)
Certificate of Excellence 2019
The BEST 3 activity and tours in Japan 2018 (by TripAdvisor)
Certificate of Excellence 2018
Certificate of Excellence 2016
Certificate of Excellence 2015
Thank you so much❤️
Best of the Best 2023 Travelers’ Choice
YUCa’s Japanese Cooking was awarded the Traveler’s Choice Best of the Best Award for 2023!
This is the second time YJC has won this award. What an honor!
Thank you to all our guests for your support!!!
Since the state of emergency was lifted and the country opened last October, more and more customers have been visiting our cooking classes.
I would like to continue to devote myself to making Japanese food and culture accessible to many people around the world, and to deliver the philosophy of “Enrich Life From Table”.
Lastly, thank you for all your interest and support in so many ways!
Love from Tokyo 🇯🇵❤️
YUCa
（*) Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best to experiences and attractions with a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions collected from travelers around the world on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period. Each winner has passed our rigorous trust and safety standards. Fewer than 1% of Tripadvisor’s 8 million listings are awarded Best of the Best, signifying the highest level of excellence in travel.
Best of the Best Things to Do : Top Overall Experiences – Japan
Class Reservations
How to book the class?
1. Go to Class Schedule page and check if the class date is open.
2. Click on your desired dates and select your class (if any classes are available).
3. Fill out and submit the request form at the bottom of the page.
4. We will send a reply with the link for the payment. (If you do not receive a reply from us within two days, please resubmit your request again.)
5. You will receive a booking confirmation mail after payment is completed.
*If you want to try other class, go to All Classes page and fill the form to send your request to us.
*If you are a large group (more than 8 guests), please contact us from here.
Cancellation policy :
– 1 week prior to the booked date : full refund
– 6 days to 3 days prior to the booked date : 50% refund
– 2 days prior to the booked date : no refund
– No show : no refund
Best of the Best 2021 Travelers’ Choice
For the past few years, I have been unable to do in-person cooking classes due to Corona and have only been doing online cooking classes, but I am very honored to receive this award.
See the detail of award is here.
Now that the state of emergency has been lifted this month in Tokyo, I decided to resume face-to-face classes.
I would like to continue to meet many overseas customers who are interested in Japanese food and culture, and to contribute to them. I am looking forward to meeting many of you!
Lastly, thank you for all your interest and support in so many ways!
Love from Tokyo 🇯🇵❤️
YUCa
YUCa’s Japanese Cooking Online Store on Amazon.com
I opened my shop on Amazon.com.*
In this shop, there are Japanese kitchenware and cooking tools that I recommend!
Please visit my online shop and take a look!
https://www.amazon.com/shop/yucasjapanesecooking
* YUCa’s Japanese Cooking is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com
The BEST Cooking Class in Japan 2019 by TripAdvisor
Breaking News!!!
YUCa’s Japanese Cooking got the honor of The Best Cooking Class in Japan 2019 from international travelers by TripAdvisor. It’s amazing to have received this award for two continuous years! (2018 & 2019). I will have maternity leave soon but I will do my best to pursue my lifetime mission “Connect Japan and overseas countries through Japanese food & Lifestyle”!!! I am now working on new projects to give various values for all of you! Let’s enjoy the journey with us!!!
Again, THANK YOU SO MUCH for your support!!!
xoxo,
YUCa
