Slow mornings, warm bowls of ramen, and sweet matcha treats by the tracks — Kyoto is full of quiet flavors and unforgettable moments.
Here’s what we tasted as a family, one delicious bite at a time.
Which one would you try first?
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15 seconds of pure foodie heaven in Osaka! From crispy takoyaki to limited menu at Osaka Expo 2025 — here’s what my family and I tasted on our trip! Ready to dive into the flavors of Japan? ✨
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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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Menu:
– Sara-udon [Recipe]
Paired tea:
–YUCa’s Tea : Chiran-cha
Japanese Potteries :
Musubi Kiln : https://bit.ly/4f79c0x
*Use my code “YUCa” to get 5% off from your purchase!
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.
Menu:
– Miso soup with spring onion, fried tofu, silken tofu and wakame seaweed [Recipe]
– Japanese rice [Recipe]
– Sashimi
– Harusame salad [Recipe]
– Natto
− Water melon
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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We’ve got YJC’s original aprons ready, ingredients prepped, and the shelves filled with fun and exciting items.
Cooking isn’t just about making food — it’s also a chance to awaken your senses and reconnect with your body and mind.
We can’t wait to meet our new guests and share the joy of Japanese home cooking together! ❤️
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Menu:
– Miso soup with sweet potato, tofu and wakame seaweed [Recipe]
– Mixed rice with salmon and Shiso
– Chicken karaage [Recipe]
– Pickled daikon radish with yuzu peel [Recipe]
– Goma-ae with green beans [Recipe]
Paired tea:
– YUCa’s Tea : Tosa Cha
Japanese Potteries :
Musubi Kiln : https://bit.ly/4f79c0x
*Use my code “YUCa” to get 5% off from your purchase!
Japanese karaage is simply deep-fried chicken seasoned with mostly soy sauce, sake, ginger and garlic. In Japan, karaage is loved by men and women of all ages, so much so that there are bento boxes that contain only karaage on a bed of white rice. It is also readily available at convenience stores, so it is common to see students and businessmen eating it for a quick pick-me-up. The key to its deliciousness is that it is crispy on the outside and juicy and juicy on the inside.
