When I lived at a high altitude of 1,800 meters in Mexico, a pressure cooker was absolutely essential for making tender, slow-cooked meat. In fact, when I moved from Japan to Mexico, I went so far as to pack that heavy pressure cooker into my suitcase and take it with me on the plane. That experience became the very starting point of my ramen making.

I truly believe that food is the best way to connect different cultures. Guided by this philosophy, I create a unique, personalized Japanese food menu for every single guest- thoughtfully taking into account your individual tastes, allergies, and cultural or dietary backgrounds.

Kinosaki Onsen is one of Japan’s most renowned hot spring towns, located in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture in Japan. Its greatest attraction is visiting the town’s seven public bathhouses, known as sotoyu, along the beautiful Otani River, lined with willow trees and crossed by picturesque stone bridges.

I recently traveled to Kasumi, in Kami Town, Mikata District, northern Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, to enjoy Kasumi crab, which is currently in season.

Ine’s traditional boathouses: Ine no Funaya is a picturesque village of traditional boathouses in Kyoto.

If you’re looking to enjoy afternoon tea in Tokyo, you’ll find a wide variety of options to suit every atmosphere and budget, from luxury hotel lounges to unique tea salons. On this occasion, I visited 1 HOTEL TOKYO.

Kamikochi is a scenic mountain area located in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture in Japan, at an elevation of about 1,500 meters. It is designated as both a Special Place of Scenic Beauty and a Special Natural Monument of Japan. Its pristine natural beauty and breathtaking scenery attract visitors from around the world.

Obanzai enjoyed in Kyoto, and kyo-kaiseiki dining along the Kamo River in Pontocho.

I believe the key difference between Tokyo and Kyoto cuisine lies in the dashi. Kyoto’s cooking, which gently brings out the umami of each ingredient, is one of my favorite cuisines.

Even in Kyoto in Japan, the air feels slightly cooler once you venture as far as Oku-Sagano. Kyoto in summer is often associated with the intense heat of its basin, making it difficult to walk around. Surprisingly, however, there are still places with relatively few foreign tourists where you can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere.

The Kifune "Kawadoko" (riverbed) dining is a well-known summer tradition in Kyoto, and in 2026, it is held from May 1st to September 30th.

In Japan, Doyō no Ushi no Hi refers to the Day of the Ox that falls during the Doyō period. It usually refers to the summer Doyō no Ushi no Hi and is well known for the custom of eating eel.

Japanese ramen and gyoza still seem to be very popular around the world.
Let me share with you what our Japanese cooking class is like.

Fried chicken is one of the classic “mother’s taste” dishes in Japanese home cooking. It is often made at home and is also a staple side dish in lunch boxes in Japan.

Both “Arita ware” and “Imari ware” are representative Japanese porcelain produced in Saga Prefecture (Hizen Province).

“Yobuko,” the “Town of Squid,” is located in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture.

Yobuko, famous throughout Japan, is beloved by many as a place that offers fresh, top-quality, delicious squid.

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.

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.