A trip to enjoy gyutan and visit Matsushima, MIyagi prefecture in Japan.

Akita Prefecture boasts significant ceremonial sites featuring Jomon-era stone circles as their main components. The accompanying guidance centers offer a profound look into Jomon-period rituals and ceremonies through excavated archaeological finds. These properties are officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

The Tohoku region of Japan is currently in a beautiful season, with rice planting now largely complete and the landscape enveloped in lush, fresh greenery. This is the perfect time to fully enjoy the seasonal spring delicacies and fresh seafood unique to this time of year. With convenient access—just a one-hour flight from Haneda Airport—why not take this opportunity to visit?

Hydrangea (ajisai, or purple hydrangea) is a deciduous shrub native to Japan that blooms during the rainy season (June–July), characterized by beautiful flowers in various colors including blue, purple, pink, white, and green.

Japanese Handicrafts: How to Make Red Perilla Juice

The appeal of our sushi-rolling class is that you can freely use your creativity to make sushi rolls just the way you like them. Choose your favorite ingredients and designs to enjoy creating your very own original sushi rolls.

May is a wonderful time of year when the fresh greenery is at its most beautiful, making it especially հաճpleasant to be outdoors. After a relaxing walk through nearby Todoroki Valley, I head to my cooking class.
Before the class, I ask about your preferences for Japanese cuisine, and on the day, I guide you step by step from the basics so you can enjoy the experience while learning.

There are many beautiful parks in Tokyo, but this time I visited Showa Memorial Park to enjoy the nemophila in bloom. There were very few foreign tourists and no crowds, so I was able to take my time and fully appreciate the seasonal flowers.

Todoroki Valley is the only natural valley in Tokyo’s 23 wards, located in Setagaya. Stretching about 1 km along the Yazawa River, it offers a peaceful walking path surrounded by lush greenery.

In our Japanese home cooking class, we create the menu in advance while listening to our guests’ preferences and planning together.

Okonomiyaki on a Hot Plate: A Traditional Japanese Home-Cooked Dish

Everyone enjoyed their respective classes.
Ramen and gyoza, both popular Japanese dishes, remain timeless favorites.
The participants also made beautiful rolled sushi using fresh Japanese fishes.

I had guests from Hong Kong join our roll cake and katsu curry class. This was their second visit as repeat guests.

When it comes to hanami in Tokyo, my usual spots are Todoroki-temple, Sakura-zaka in Tamagawa‑Jōhoku, Ōta Ward, and the Meguro River, both of which are close to where I live. Every year, I am drawn to the gentle beauty of their blossoms, and as the seasons pass, these places have become scenery that I look forward to with deep affection.

Introducing onigiri featuring salt-pickled cherry blossoms. These sakura pickles are more than just food; they symbolize a cherished Japanese culinary tradition deeply rooted in history, spirituality, and the spirit of omotenashi hospitality.

Mari sushi are colorful sushi balls popular for Hinamatsuri (March 3rd, Peach Festival), shaped like traditional Japanese handballs.

Let me share a glimpse of our recent cooking classes.
In my class, guests learn recipes that are easy to recreate at home, even after returning to their own countries.
After meeting at Todoroki Station, we'll take a leisurely walk through the beautiful green gardens of Setagaya on our way to our class.

Plum blossoms bloom earlier than cherry blossoms, from the end of winter into early spring, releasing an elegant, sweet fragrance. Their petite white or pink flowers grace gardens and parks, evoking poetic sentiment as they bravely unfurl amid the chill.

Tokyo is currently experiencing light snow, with weak snow clouds passing through the area. As of this afternoon, intermittent flurries are possible until around 6 PM, potentially leading to minor accumulations on roads or walkways.

I prefer meals savored in the countryside over those in Tokyo.

Here, allow me to introduce a wonderful restaurant I discovered in Hakodate. I would love to return to the place that served unforgettable squid ink pasta and venison dish.