Easy Healthy Recipes | Musubi Kiln | Japanese Mom Family Vlog | Cooking, Culture & Life in Japan
Thank you always for watching my vlogs! Lately, I’ve been uploading a lot of older vlogs — are you still enjoying them? This time, I filmed a more recent vlog for the first time in a while!
I captured my current morning routine and a typical weekday, so I hope you enjoy it!
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Sara Udon(皿うどん), which literally means “plate noodles,” is a regional dish from Nagasaki, a city in southwestern Japan known for its unique blend of Japanese, Chinese, and Western influences. The dish reflects Nagasaki’s rich cultural history as one of the few ports open to foreign trade during Japan’s period of national isolation (Edo period). Chinese immigrants and traders played a significant role in shaping the local cuisine, and Sara Udon is a direct result of that cultural fusion.
Japanese Mom Morning Routine | Toddler Meals & Side Dishes | Autumn Family Vlog
A peaceful weekday in autumn 2021 🍂 In this vlog, I test a red bean rice ball recipe, prep quick toddler-friendly side dishes using frozen ingredients, and enjoy a little family outing. I also share a few thoughts about how I was feeling at the time. If you enjoyed the vlog, I’d love it if you gave it a like or left a comment! 💬💛
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Note : This video was first submitted in September 29, 2021 and resubmitted in July 17, 2025 to reflect additional edit and comments.
Menu:
– Roll sushi with natto
– Yakisoba (Japanese stir-fry noodle) [Recipe]
– Miso soup with wakame and veggies [Recipe]
– Grilled salmon
– Potato salad [Recipe]
– Steamed carrot and sweet potato with homemade mayonnaise
– Yogurt with strawberry jam
Behind the scenes：
This meal features yakisoba noodles and natto rolls as the main carbohydrates, accompanied by a miso soup rich in seaweed. For protein, there is grilled salmon, and for dietary fiber, steamed vegetables and a mild homemade mayonnaise-based potato salad. The dessert is yogurt topped with strawberry jam.
Note : This recipe was first submitted on March 2, 2021, and resubmitted on July 16, 2025, to reflect additional information.
A Japanese Mom’s Summer Trip to Fukushima | Family Vlog at Spa Resort Hawaiians | 2021 Summer
In this vlog, we’re heading to my hometown—Iwaki City in Fukushima—for a summer family trip ☀️
We’ll stop for some local food at a rest area, share sweet moments between the kids and their grandparents, and visit the popular Spa Resort Hawaiians!
You’ll also get a look at our hotel with hot springs—perfect for families planning a trip. It’s a little different from my usual vlogs, but I hope you enjoy watching!
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Note : This video was first submitted in September 15, 2021 and resubmitted in July 15, 2025 to reflect additional edit and comments.
Harusame Salad is a classic Japanese side dish made with glass noodles (harusame), a light soy-based dressing, and a colorful mix of vegetables and protein. This refreshing and healthy dish is especially popular in the summer months, but it can be enjoyed year-round. It’s often served cold and works great as a side dish, a bento item, or even a light lunch.
Sekihan onigiri is a traditional Japanese rice ball made from sekihan, which is glutinous rice steamed with red adzuki beans. The beans give the rice a slightly reddish or pinkish hue, which symbolizes good fortune and celebration in Japanese culture.
Sekihan is often served during special occasions such as birthdays, festivals, and ceremonies. When made into an onigiri (rice ball), it becomes a convenient and portable way to enjoy this festive dish. Sekihan onigiri is sometimes wrapped in a piece of nori (seaweed) or sprinkled with sesame seeds and salt for added flavor.
A special gallery space has just opened on the first floor of our cooking studio!
The space is themed around our premium Japanese tea brand, YUCa’s Tea (https://yucastea.com/) and is designed to fully immerse you in the story and spirit behind it.
Come and experience the beauty, depth, and tradition of Japanese tea—up close and personal.
We warmly welcome you to step into YUCa’s world.❤️🍵
Believe it or not, my cooking class was featured on TV for the third time! 😳‼️
This time, it was on an informational program that airs during the daytime. The show also introduced a few charming retro shopping streets with good access from my cooking studio, and I truly enjoyed watching the segment myself.
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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A Day in the Life of a Japanese Mom | Easy Japanese Recipes | Supermarket Visit | 2021 Summer
This is a vlog from a little while ago, capturing an ordinary weekday with my 2- and 6-year-old kids. From breakfast and our morning routine before daycare, to a mushroom-filled lunch, afternoon pick-ups, and a quiet moment after bedtime — these simple days have become such precious memories. I’d be so happy if you could take a moment to look back on them with me.
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Note : This video was first submitted in September 1, 2021 and resubmitted in July 10, 2025 to reflect additional edit and comments.
