Menu:
– Cold soba noodles topped with natto, pickled plum, shiso and seasoned fried tofu
– Chilled tofu with garlic and red chili sauce
– Hijiki salad with spinach and carrots [Recipe]
Paired tea:
– YUCa’s Tea : Tosa Cha
Japanese Potteries :
Musubi Kiln : https://bit.ly/4f79c0x
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Cooking with Kids | Easy Japanese Dinner Recipes Toddlers Love | Mom Life In Japan | 2021 Summer
This time, I’m sharing an old vlog from the summer of 2021—a little glimpse into our family life back then. This Vlogs has lots of background music and English subtitles, but I hope you enjoy watching it!
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Note : This video was first submitted in August 13, 2021 and resubmitted in July 8, 2025 to reflect additional edit and comments.
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A New Chapter Begins: Back to Vlogging – Cooking, Culture & Life in Japan | YUCa’s Japanese Cooking
Hello everyone! It’s been a while – I’ve missed you! It’s been some time since my last upload, but I’m so happy to be back and sharing videos with you again. From now on, I’ll be focusing mainly on vlogs as I begin this new chapter. Over the past few years, there have been many changes for our family and for me personally. In upcoming videos, I’ll also be reflecting on those moments while inviting you into our current life. I hope you’ll join us on this new journey!
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A culinary journey through Osaka and Kyoto! 🍜🍡 From sizzling street food in Dotonbori to serene matcha moments in Arashiyama, every bite was unforgettable. Japanese food culture never ceases to amaze me. Which dish would you love to try? 🇯🇵✨
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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.
