There are 2 time slots: lunch (from 11am) or dinner (from 5:30pm) class.
1. Teriyaki Chicken (or deep fried tofu for vegans): Try this easy yet delicious recipe using traditional fermented ingredients!
2. Onigiri: Let's make a cute and globally popular rice ball together!
3. Two vegetable side dishes using miso: Learn how to use miso other than miso soup! Comes with edible sakura petals for decoration!
4. Miso soup: Let me share an easy way to make miso soup, which will convince you to make it often at your home.
5. Mini dessert using amazake: Amazake is a Japanese sweet fermented food, which is good for dessert.
Onigiri is a Japanese comfort food made from steamed rice formed into the typical triangular, ball, or cylinder shapes and usually wrapped with nori(dried seaweed). Stuffed with a a variety of fillings and flavors, these rice balls make an ideal quick snack and are a fun alternative to sandwitches for lunch.
Rice is a staple food in Japan. In all most every family, there is a rice cooker. There is variety of Japanese rice brands such as Koshihikari and Hitomebore.
Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup. It's base is "dashi" (Japanese fish stock) and Miso paste. Common added ingredients are Tofu, Green onion and deep‐fried tofu but differs by personal preference. The type of miso is different from region. In western and Easter Japan white miso is mostly used.
Would you like to explore Japan more, including about history, food culture and health benefits of fermented foods? Enjoy this unique class near the station!
Our kitchen is located in the heart of Tokyo (Only 10 mins from Shibuya Station via Ginza Line), so you won’t be affected much by the weather!
A certified instructor guides you through easy recipes using traditional Japanese fermented ingredients, with an in-depth lecture in a small-group setting. You’ll also learn about koji, a key ingredient used in many Japanese foods.
The class is just 2 hours long, making it perfect even for busy travelers!
Notes:
* Vegan version is available but we will share the kitchen with non-vegan version. Please request for vegan option when you apply.
* This experience is best suited for adults and children aged 7 and above, as the content focuses on learning and techniques.
* Please mention if you have any dietary restrictions, including allergens.
* We use a small amount of a seasoning called Mirin that contains alcohol. The alcohol is removed during cooking, so the dish is safe for children. However, the tasting is not available for children.
- Minimum participants: 2
* If you have any inquiries before booking, please contact via "Help" section on the top right of this website platform.
Special Promotion : We have another class, "Fermented Food Dessert Class" from 2pm. If you take both the meal and the dessert classes on the same day, we give you a special gift (rice koji amazake which is used in the dessert class).
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- Please note that the class may take place at a different kitchen location within central Tokyo. In such cases, you will be notified after your booking.
Naoko
★★★★★ (3)An instructor with Grade 1 Fermented Food Expert certification teaches you easy ways to incorporate Japanese fermented foods into your daily meals.
I spent five years abroad and engaged in trade operations, including food, for many years. As a result, I have gained a deep understanding of the overall food distribution industry, including food additives and labeling, and have been exposed to various domestic and international cuisines.
Moving forward, I aim to promote the excellence of healthy Japanese fermented foods directly to guests from overseas and host cooking classes to achieve this goal.
Being a health nut, I am fascinated with Japanese fermented foods which is not only about health, but also other aspects such as the country’s history, geography and culture.
These findings encouraged me to study Japan’s traditional fermented foods seriously and now I am ready to share. Won’t you discover the excellence of Japan’s fermented foods through my cooking class?
The closest station
Akasaka Mitsuke Station
How to get to the station?
From Shibuya Station: 10mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Priscilla, France
★★★★★Exactly the class I was looking for :) Beyond learning recipes, I wanted more in-depth content to understand the origins of the very different flavors and the nutritional richness of Japanese cuisine. Naoko is a very passionate teacher, and you can tell she designed the class to give people a real introduction to the many aspects of traditional fermentation. The class provided a lot of context on its national importance, history, and health benefits, along with a tasting session. We designed a full menu that I found easy to reproduce at home (I also received the printed recipes). It included basics like onigiri, but also introduced fermented products throughout the different dishes. It was lovely to extend the discussion while eating — and everything was delicious. When I went to the supermarket afterward, so many things suddenly made much more sense! It really feels like my cooking skills have taken a step up. Thank you again for this class, which offers content that’s rare to find elsewhere.
Jan 2026
Response from Naoko
Thank you so much for your review!
This class is not only about eating, but also about helping people learn more deeply about Japan and fermented foods, so I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed it.
I hope you’ll try making it at home too!
Theodore Schmid, France
★★★★★We had an Amazing Time with Naoko private class about fermentation. The kitchen is really beautiful, we learned many things about miso among other things and the food was really good. Naoko is so adorable and everything was ready for us to cook! Recommend 100%
Jan 2026
Response from Naoko
Thank you very much for coming to the class and review, Theo san! It was very nice to meet you both. I am happy to know that you enjoyed the class! I hope you will keep your interest in Japanese fermented foods and cook the dishes at home, too! ;)
Miyuki, Japan
★★★★★It was a very unique, interesting course and different from just a cooking class. I was able to learn about Japanese fermented food culture and even the history of it. The lecture was wonderful in a space with a large skylight. The venue is close to the station and very convonient. The recipes we learned are so simple, I would like to make them at home. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in Japanese food.
Mar 2025
Response from Naoko
Thank you very much for your review! It was a pleasure to meet you. It is good to know that you seemed enjoy the class. Yes please make them at your home, too! I hope to see you again!
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Response from Naoko
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Yes, Basic Japanese Fermented Food Home Cooking Class (Teriyaki & Miso) has a vegan option.
Duration of this cooking class is 2 hours.
Yes, Basic Japanese Fermented Food Home Cooking Class (Teriyaki & Miso) has a vegetarian option.
It costs 10800 per person.
Please go to Akasaka Mitsuke Station which takes 10 mins from Shibuya Station. Then Naoko (host) will pick you up there!
Up to 6 people can join Naoko's cooking class.
You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.
We accepts these cards on airKitchen.
Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.
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