# YUCa's Japanese Cooking > Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo & Japanese Food Recipe Site Site: https://yjc.tokyo Language: en-US Generated: 2026-09-10T23:21:43+09:00 ## About YUCa's Japanese Cooking is a highly-rated Japanese cooking class in Tokyo, conducted in English. Located in Arakawa, Tokyo, the class has welcomed guests from over 50 countries since 2013. Classes available in Tokyo (in-person): - Japanese cooking class Tokyo (Ramen & Gyoza, Sushi, Tempura, Bento, Okonomiyaki, Japanese Sweets & Tea) - Private Japanese cooking class Tokyo (for couples, families, small groups) - Japanese cooking class Tokyo for kids - Corporate & team building cooking class Tokyo Online (virtual) Japanese cooking classes also available worldwide. All classes are taught in English by culinary expert YUCa, a Japanese mom and professional chef based in Tokyo. Authentic Japanese home cooking experience — not a tourist trap. Awards & recognition: TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best (2021, 2023), Best Cooking Class in Japan (2018–2023 by TripAdvisor). Featured on NHK World, NTV DayDay, TBS Hiru-obi, Fuji TV Live News It!, and selected by Airbnb as one of the world's top 10 hidden culinary gems (2025). Target guests: Tourists visiting Tokyo, English-speaking expats in Japan, honeymooners, families, school trip groups, food lovers seeking authentic Japanese home cooking experience in Tokyo. Key pages: - Cooking Class Overview: https://yjc.tokyo/lp/cooking-class-tokyo/ - Ramen & Gyoza Class: https://yjc.tokyo/lp/ramen-gyoza/ - Class Booking: https://yjc.tokyo/class-overview ## Pages - [Virtual Class : Healthy Japanese Meals](https://yjc.tokyo/online6) - [All virtual class](https://yjc.tokyo/classes-all-virtual/) - [Virtual Class](https://yjc.tokyo/virtual-class/) - [Virtual Class : Seasonal Sushi](https://yjc.tokyo/online7/) - [Virtual Class : Japanese Sweets](https://yjc.tokyo/online8/) - [Virtual Class : Monthly Special](https://yjc.tokyo/online5/) - [Virtual Class : Family Cooking](https://yjc.tokyo/online4/) - [Virtual Class : Miso Ramen](https://yjc.tokyo/online2/) - [Virtual Class : Okonomiyaki](https://yjc.tokyo/online3/) - [Virtual Class : Gyoza](https://yjc.tokyo/online1/) - [Store](https://yjc.tokyo/store/) - [About YUCa](https://yjc.tokyo/about_yuca/) - [問い合わせ](https://yjc.tokyo/contact-us-ja/) - [Lesson Voucher](https://yjc.tokyo/voucher/) - [Big group & Corporate](https://yjc.tokyo/team-building/) - [Private & Small group](https://yjc.tokyo/private-intensive/) - [In-person Class : Japanese Sweets & Tea](https://yjc.tokyo/japanese-sweets/) - [In-person Class : Seasonal Tempura](https://yjc.tokyo/home-style-tempura/) - [All in-person class](https://yjc.tokyo/classes-all/) - [In-person Class : Home Meals (Meat/Fish/Vegan)](https://yjc.tokyo/japanese-home-meals-meat/) ## Recent Posts - [What Is The Japanese Kitchen Way?](https://yjc.tokyo/the-japanese-kitchen-way/): Timeless wisdom from the Japanese kitchen for cooking and living well. - [The 5 Core Principles of The Japanese Kitchen Way](https://yjc.tokyo/japanese-kitchen-way-5-core-principles/): Ingredients. Seasons. Balance. Ingenuity. Appreciation. - [Before You Learn Japanese Recipes…](https://yjc.tokyo/before-you-learn-japanese-recipes/): Most people begin their Japanese cooking journey by asking one simple question: “What recipe should… - [Why Japanese Meals Don't Need a Main Dish](https://yjc.tokyo/why-japanesemeals-dont-need-main-dish): When people think of a meal, they often imagine a large main dish surrounded by side dishes. - [What Japanese Families Eat During Autumn & Winter](https://yjc.tokyo/cooking_class_tokyo_autumn_winter_2026/): Autumn and winter are wonderful seasons to experience Japanese home cooking. - [Recipe : Miso-Glazed Eggplant (Nasu no Miso-Yaki)](https://yjc.tokyo/japanesefood-recipe-miso-glazed-eggplant/): Soft, tender eggplant coated in a sweet and savory miso glaze—this simple dish is a comforting… - [Welcome, September 2026!](https://yjc.tokyo/hello-from-cooking-class-in-tokyo-14/): Konnichiwa! A new month has begun. Here in Japan, September has arrived, although it still feels… - [Have Questions About Our Cooking Classes? Ask AI Anytime!](https://yjc.tokyo/ask-ai-cooking-class/): Planning to join a Japanese cooking class during your trip to Tokyo? - [Japanese Home Meals : 24](https://yjc.tokyo/japanese-home-meals-24/): Menu:– Chilled Celery & Cilantro Soup– Corn Rice– Miso-Stir-Fried Summer Vegetables– Cilantro,… - [Japanese Home Meals : 23](https://yjc.tokyo/japanese-home-meals-23/): Menu:– Miso-Glazed Eggplant (Nasu Miso Dengaku)– Miso Soup with Shiitake, Tofu & Malabar Spinach–… - [A Little Taste of Japan, From My Kitchen to Yours](https://yjc.tokyo/newsletter): Recipes, Japanese food culture, tea, lifestyle, and stories from Tokyo. Hello, I’m YUCa. - [Tokyo Food & Neighborhood Walking Tour](https://yjc.tokyo/tokyo-food-walking-tour/): Beyond the Cooking Studio: A New Tokyo Food and Neighborhood Walking Tour At YUCa’s Japanese… - [Tokyo Guide: Edo-Tokyo Museum — Discover the Story Behind Modern Tokyo](https://yjc.tokyo/tokyo-guide-edo-tokyo-museum/): If you are visiting Tokyo and want to understand the city beyond its famous restaurants, shopping… - [Kashiya Shinonome : A Beautiful Baked Goods Shop in Kuramae, Tokyo](https://yjc.tokyo/tokyo-guide-kashiya-shinonome/): If you love discovering small, beautiful food shops while traveling in Japan, Kashiya Shinonome is… - [Japanese Home Meals : 20](https://yjc.tokyo/japanese-home-meals-20/): Menu: – Corn rice [Recipe]– Miso soup– Stir-fried eggplant & green peppers with miso [Recipe]–… - [Japanese Home Meals : 21](https://yjc.tokyo/japanese-home-meals-21/): Menu:– Multigrain rice– Miso soup with seasonal mushrooms and mizuna– Grilled salmon– Stir-fried… - [Recipe : Japanese Corn Rice (Tomorokoshi Gohan)](https://yjc.tokyo/japanesefood-recipe-corn-rice/): Sweet, juicy corn and freshly steamed Japanese rice — this simple combination is one of my favorite… - [Recipe : Stir-Fried Japanese Long Green Onion with Jako and Almonds](https://yjc.tokyo/japanesefood-recipe-stir-fried-green-onion-with-jako/): Looking for a simple Japanese side dish that you can make in just a few minutes? - [Japanese Home Meals : 22](https://yjc.tokyo/japanese-home-meals-22/): Menu:– Grilled Rice Balls (Yaki Onigiri) [Recipe]– Grilled Salmon– Stir-fried Japanese long onion… - [Welcome, August 2026!](https://yjc.tokyo/hello-from-cooking-class-in-tokyo-13/): Konnichiwa!I hope you’re all doing well and finding ways to stay cool during these hot summer days. ## AI Feed Full JSON feed available at: https://yjc.tokyo/ai-feed.json