In January 2017, I started a Japanese cooking class for foreign visitors to Japan, Sakura Cook studio in Osaka, where I have been working as the owner and chief instructor. At the same time, I ran a Japanese restaurant and worked as the owner-chef for about two years. In December 2018, I moved my studio to a new location and am currently focusing on cooking classes.
The feature of this cooking class is to introduce Japanese food, a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, as a part of Japanese culture to foreigners. Lessons are held in English or Chinese, and provide a place to learn not only cooking techniques, but also knowledge of basis for Japanese foods such as DASHI (Japanese broth) and other ingredients that are difficult for foreigners to understand.
Every year the number of participants increases having many repeaters and chefs, the curriculum covers a wide range of students from beginners who want to enjoy it as a travel activity to professionals.
From 2020, the service has been expanded to online lessons and a recipe download site in addition to the studio lessons.