Experience
Kura Cooking in August 2025
This month, Kura Cooking was rejuvenated at once when three groups came for parent-child cooking. Unfortunately, perhaps it was because of the hot summer, there were no guests from overseas….
Nagoya-Meshi Cooking with Two Amazing Ladies
Today we welcomed two energetic ladies currently working in Japan. Before Japan, they had spent time together in Belgium. Their request this time was to cook Nagoya-meshi. Although they said…
Cooking Class with Guests from Australia: A Taste of Japan Before Sailing Away
Today we welcomed guests from Australia who arrived on a luxury cruise ship, so I went to meet them at Nagoya Port. There were four of them, aged 84, 82,…
Party Menu Lesson: Japanese Cuisine for Home Parties in America
A guest who previously joined our Afternoon Tea lesson came back—this time to learn Japanese cooking. We focused on techniques for hosting home parties in America. Since they wanted to…
August Afternoon Tea Lesson: A Basil-Themed Tea Time
August Afternoon Tea Lesson: Basil Afternoon TeaThis month’s Afternoon Tea lesson was all about basil—using both lemon basil and sweet basil. The menu included: Each dish was very well received…
August Japanese Cuisine Class: Refreshing Dishes to Beat the Summer Heat
Kura Cooking Japanese Cuisine Class in AugustWe’ve just finished our August Japanese cuisine class, and I was so happy to see that everyone enjoyed the recipes—perfect for staying energized in…