Hello from Tokyo (September 2025)
Hello, September!
Here in Japan, autumn is just around the corner.
The other day, I received some honey from a guest who came all the way from Tasmania, Australia. I heard that their family runs a beekeeping farm. The aroma is absolutely wonderful, and the flavor is rich and bold.
Since it felt too special not to, I tried making a homemade yakiniku sauce with it. I’m also thinking of drizzling it on pizza, adding it to sparkling water, taking a spoonful when I have a sore throat, or making a pancake sauce with banana and butter. If you have any other ideas, I’d love to hear them!
Wishing you all a wonderful month filled with warmth and smiles.
Japanese Home Meals : 13
Menu:
– Miso soup with long onion and tofu [Recipe]
– Japanese rice topped with Shirasu [Recipe]
− Simmered chicken drumsticks and egg
– Harusame salad [Recipe]
– Fried tofu steak [Recipe]
Paired tea:
– YUCa’s Tea : Tosa Cha
Japanese Home Meals : 12
Menu:
– Miso soup with tofu and wakame seaweed [Recipe]
– Japanese rice [Recipe]
– Chicken karaage [Recipe]
– Eggplant steak [Recipe]
– Onsen tamago
Paired tea:
– YUCa’s Tea : Tosa Cha
Japanese Mom Life Vlog : 13
Japanese Mom Vlog | What I bought + Online Supermarket | Easy Healthy Breakfast Ideas | Cooking Vlog
In this video, I’m sharing what I bought from an online supermarket on a weekday in 2021. I often use grocery delivery when I’m busy or have heavy items — planning ahead really helps! This time, I added voiceover throughout the video for a slightly different feel. Hope you enjoy it! If you liked it, please give it a thumbs up or leave a comment — I’d love to hear from you!
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Note : This video was first submitted in December 1, 2021 and resubmitted in August 7, 2025 to reflect additional edit and comments.
New Noren at our cooking studio in Tokyo
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!
Japanese Mom Life Vlog : 12
Japanese Mom Breakfast + Lunch | Plum Syrup + No Egg Sweets Recipe | Toddler Meal Ideas | Cooking Vlog
I filmed a day during my summer break in 2021! In this video, I’ll be sharing some behind-the-scenes moments — from my breakfast, to Hokkaido gourmet finds at the convenience store, and even a trial run of making traditional Japanese sweets without using eggs or ume rice balls.
To watch the video, click the image above or click here!
Note : This video was first submitted in November 24, 2021 and resubmitted in August 5, 2025 to reflect additional edit and comments.
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!
Related video :
Japanese Mom Life Vlog : 11
Japanese Mom’s Weekly Meal Plan 🍱 | 6 Easy Side Dishes, Low-Cook & Family-Friendly | Cooking Vlog
In this video, I’m sharing a gentle look at three days of life in early autumn 2021—featuring our daily meals, a favorite item I still use, a visit to a Japanese convenience store, a small family outing, and six light side dishes using summer vegetables.
To watch the video, click the image above or click here!
Note : This video was first submitted in November 17, 2021 and resubmitted in July 31, 2025 to reflect additional edit and comments.
Japanese Mom Life Vlog : 10
Weekend Vlog | French Toast Breakfast | Family Outing in Tokyo + NATIONAL AZABU | Japanese Mom Vlog
Sharing a cozy weekend moment from early autumn 2021 🍂 French toast for breakfast, a trip to our favorite Tokyo import store, lunch, toy shopping, and a stroll through a Japanese garden.
To watch the video, click the image above or click here!
Note : This video was first submitted in November 10, 2021 and resubmitted in July 29, 2025 to reflect additional edit and comments.
Hiyashi Chuka
