Saitama Cooking Class
Making lunch boxes with popular characters that children can enjoy

Saitama
★★★★★ 39

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Pick Up

Vegetarian

2.5 hours

Max 6 guests

Market Visiting






Cooking Class Menu

Making lunch boxes with popular characters that children can enjoy

Cooking Class Information

Anime that is one of Japanese culture. How about packing that character into a lunchbox and boasting to your friends? Let's make a fun, fun to watch, eat and tasty character bento together! Everyone can participate as I will teach skills that can be easily created!


About Host


host-Yoshie

Yoshie

★★★★★ (39)

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I have been making bento boxes for my family for over 10 years. Since 2017, I have been a cooking class instructor for foreigners, and have taught more than 300 foreigners how to make character bento.

I have taught my skills to friends who want to master making character lunch box, and I have also had the experience of being interviewed by several media outlets about my bento making.

On weekends and long vacations, my husband and teenage daughter are there, so they greet everyone. Please come in contact with a Japanese family. On days other than cooking class, I work as an English teacher at a kindergarten in the city. I can treat even small children politely, so family members are welcome to participate!

In August 2017, I participated in the International Character Lunch box Contest and won the prize.

I've helped Make a Wish, the volunteer organization that makes the world's largest dreams come true, by carrying out character lunch box lessons for a Make a Wish child.


Area



The closest station

Shinden Station




How to get to the station?

From Asakusa Station: 30mins




Free pick up service

This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!



Exact location provided after booking.


Reviews of Cooking Class

Jackie, United States of America

★★★★★

Yoshie is indeed an amazing kind person, She picked us at the station, we made beautiful bento boxes (Totoro and Stitch) we had a lot of fun, my daughter was so happy that she wants to repeat the experience again. I highly recommend this class. We loved Yoshie!!!

Jun 2023


host-Yoshie

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for your participation of good friends mother and daughter!!! I was happy that your 9 year old daughter was able to complete stitche so well. Please make a character bento with your daughter's handmade bento. Thank you for choosing my lesson on the last day of your busy trip.


Ming Hung Yanison, Hong Kong

★★★★★

Thank you for all your help Yoshie! My clients said you were a great teacher and had a lovely time with you.

May 2023


host-Yoshie

Response from Yoshie
Thank you for letting me have such a wonderful family. I am really happy that the guest was very satisfied and took my lesson. I am an English teacher at a kindergarten, so I love interacting with children. After the lesson, I was able to read picture books, play with toys, and make unforgettable memories.


Lise, Canada

★★★★★

Yoshie is an awesome host! I had so much fun learning how to make a character bento box and all the basics that go with making a bento. I feel very confident that I can continue to make one at home! I highly recommend her!

May 2023


host-Yoshie

Response from Yoshie
Thank you for attending my lesson. After the lesson, how many guests were there today? My husband asked. We couldn't stop talking(^^) When you return to Canada, please make a cute bento box! I hope it will be your memory! See you\(^o^)/


Azhul Mohamed, United Kingdom

★★★★★

Yoshie was such a lovely host and a great teacher - we had a great time making our Pikachu bentos! She kindly welcomed us into her home and we felt like part of the family. Highly recommend!

May 2023


Azhul Mohamed, United Kingdom

★★★★★

Yoshie was such a lovely host and a great teacher - we had a great time making our Pikachu bentos! She kindly welcomed us into her home and we felt like part of the family. Highly recommend!

May 2023


host-Yoshie

Response from Yoshie
Hi Azhul, Thank you for your nice comment. I was also surprised at the high degree of perfection of the Pikachu that the two of you made. We talked a lot and had a really good time. It was also an opportunity to learn about the good points of Japan from the two who have traveled to various places in Japan. Please make a character bento even if you go back to England. Take care!


Shivanie Rambaran, United States of America

★★★★★

This was such a cool highlight of my time in Japan:) Yoshie and her daughter were wonderful company and I had a great time getting to know them and learning how to make my first bento! Yoshie was so supportive and patient through the whole session. Couldn't have asked for a better host.

May 2023


host-Yoshie

Response from Yoshie
Dear Shivanie, Thanks for writing a review. I asked you a lot of questions, but you answered politely, which helped me learn English. It also gave my daughter an opportunity to think about the job she wants to do in the future. Come visit Japan with your sister again! Take care,Yoshie


Valeria, Peru

★★★★★

My cooking experience with Yoshie was fantastic! She was very kind, patient and welcoming, I really felt at home.I not only got to learn how to make a cute Hello Kitty bento but I got to learn a lot about Japanese culture! The food was also very fresh and delicious, and as dessert she offered some of the best strawberries I’ve ever tasted. I’m so happy to have had this experience and will recommend Yoshie’s bento making class to anyone who visits Japan!

Apr 2023


host-Yoshie

Response from Yoshie
Dear Valeria, Thanks for the heartwarming review. I was also happy to make a cute Hello Kitty together. And the strawberries were amazingly delicious. It was worth choosing fresh strawberries. Hearing how good Japan you are made me want to travel around Japan. Keep up the wonderful journey. Yoshie


simon, Australia

★★★★★

We had the most wonderful pleasure of doing this class on Christmas Day 2019..It was such a treat for all of us including our 11 and 9 year old. From the trip out by train..being picked up..being warmly invited into Yoshie’s home and learning how to make the cutest Bento..it was just incredibly special..after a crazy year this year..one of our fondest moments was attending this class and visiting Japan..lots of fun, wonderful host and yummy cute food

Dec 2019


simon, Australia

★★★★★

We had the most wonderful pleasure of doing this class on Christmas Day 2019..It was such a treat for all of us including our 11 and 9 year old. From the trip out by train..being picked up..being warmly invited into Yoshie’s home and learning how to make the cutest Bento..it was just incredibly special..after a crazy year this year..one of our fondest moments was attending this class and visiting Japan..lots of fun, wonderful host and yummy cute food

Dec 2019


Kenneth Yuen, Australia

★★★★★

Yoshie was a great teacher, host and now a friend! We were met at the station with a big smile, where she picked us up to go to her place to learn how to make the bento. She was very hospitable and my partner and I felt right at home. In terms of the cooking itself, everything was easy to follow, super fun, and the resulting food were masterpieces! We highly recommend to other airkitchen users to try out Yoshie's cooking class!

Jan 2020


host-Yoshie

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for your participation from far away. I was able to cook with a wonderful couple, and it was an unforgettable memory. I was also happy that you ate it completely as soon as you took a picture of your bento! I will continue to make fun and delicious cooking experiences for my guests.


Mitchell Zelmanovich, United States of America

★★★★★

Yoshie is so sweet and welcoming. She does not only teach you bento she welcomes you into her home. This was the best part of our trip. Word of warning it takes ~40 min from Tokyo station to get to Yoshie and you can't use JR but is 100% worth it!

Jan 2020


host-Yoshie

Response from Yoshie
Mitchell & Alisa, Thank you for having fun communicating with my daughter who participated in the event. She's become more interested in New York. I am really grateful that we are able to not only make a character Bento, but also to interact with each other. I will continue to take care of each guest and continue the lessons. Many thanks, Yoshie


Mitchell Zelmanovich, United States of America

★★★★★

Yoshie does not only teach you how to make bento boxes but welcomes you into her home. From the moment she pick my wife and I up from the train we were nothing but smiles. This will be the high point of our trip. Word of warning this is about 40 minutes form Tokyo and you can't use JR pass but well worth it!

Jan 2020


host-Yoshie

Response from Yoshie
Mitchell & Alisa, Thank you for writing a comment from the guest's point of view. The fact that JR tickets cannot be used is an important point for foreigners. But I'm also happy that it was a memorable experience for you. Continue your fun honeymoon!


Tiffany, United States of America

★★★★★

I had a great experience with Yoshie!! She tried a new character at my request and it turned it awesome. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a class.

Dec 2019


host-Yoshie

Response from Yoshie
Hi Tiffany, Thank you for letting me try new character! I really enjoyed it too. Please make it when you return home(^-^)v Thanks, Yoshie


Layla , Luxembourg

★★★★★

I had a wonderful cooking session together with Yoshie-san. I took two classes with her, Pikachu and Hello Kitty. She shared with me different tricks and tips throughout, and we had a lot of fun making the decorations and characters. I would highly recommend Yoshie-san and her bento classes. I look forward to taking another session with her next time I am in Japan again.

Sep 2019


Chloe , United Kingdom

★★★★★

I had a fantastic Bento class with Yoshie! She picked me up from the station and drove me to her family home so it was very convenient! She was clear with her instructions and very patient. Her attention to detail was great and she taught me about different Japanese ingredients. Would definitely recommend this class!

Dec 2019


host-Yoshie

Response from Yoshie
I was really happy to spend time cooking in fun with my daughter. I'll get in touch with you when I go to England. Please reproduce the bento you made today in England!


Tierney, United Kingdom

★★★★★

Yoshie gave us a wonderful memorable experience. Our totoro boxes were so cute and delicious, and we had a lot of fun making them :-) . Yoshie was really lovely and a great teacher too. We will remember our totoro bento box making session for many years to come, a real highlight of our trip to Japan. Thank you Yoshie! Highly recommend!! :)

Oct 2019


host-Yoshie

Response from Yoshie
Hi Tierney, Thank you for your nice comment! I was also happy to be able to make a lunch with fun. I wanted you to eat Totoro after cooking, but you didn't eat them easily, so I was in trouble (^-^; Thank you for worrying about the impact of the storm that occurred a week ago. Fortunately, I didn't rush in the area where I live. Please cherish your good friends forever and come to Japan again. Bring the men this time!


Matt, United States of America

★★★★★

Yoshie is a very friendly woman. We enjoyed our time with her. My girlfriend was having issues making the Hello Kitty, and she took the time to help her out. We have picked up some new cooking tips. Thank you, Yoshie for your time.

Jul 2019


host-Yoshie

Response from Yoshie
Hi Matt, Not only the cooking class for making bento, but also I had a lot of conversations with you, and it was a really happy and wonderful memory that I was able to communicate with you. And even after you return home, you really care about Japan. There is no impact of the storm, and my lesson is running. I'm happy to meet the kind-hearted Matt! And I'm sure your girlfriend is happy too. Be happy forever.


Rhian, United Kingdom

★★★★★

Yoshie was absolutely fantastic. She took us through the bento-making process step by step and was really encouraging. We were thrilled with our Pikachu boxes and would definitely recommend.

Jun 2019


Michael, United States of America

★★★★★

The cooking class will be definitely one of the highlights of my Japan trip. Yoshie picked me up from the train station and we went through a Japanese supermarket to pick up some ingredients. I learned how to make egg flower bouqets, tako & kani sausages, Totori rice & onigiri, and more. I also got to meet her daughter and see what life in Japanese suburbs is like. Also Yoshie was a great conversationalist and I enjoyed our chat. I hope to be back again sometime!

May 2019


Sallie, United States of America

★★★★★

Thank you Yoshie for a great experience! My husband and two kids (ages 7 and 9) really enjoyed making the lunchboxes and learning so many things about Japanese cuisine. We would recommend this!

Apr 2019


Lexi, United Kingdom

★★★★★

What a fantastic experience! It was so kind of Yoshie to adapt the Totoro bento for us as we are vegan and it was delicious! We are home in the UK now and have been continuing to practice! Lunch boxes will never be dull again! Thank you Yoshie for a memorable experience! x

Apr 2019


Patrick, Germany

★★★★★

Hi Yoshie, thank you for that great day. It was a great experience of japanese culture with many insider informations. We had so much fun in creating that bento boxes. You where a wondelful host. We always felt very welcome. Hope to see you soon again for another class. Patrick

Apr 2019


Lucy, United Kingdom

★★★★★

Thank you so much for hosting us for bento box making. We had a fantastic time with you and it was great fun to make Pikachu! ^_^

Apr 2019


WEERACHAI, Thailand

★★★★★

Host is very nice, Yoshie-sensei is very polite and friendly. We have a great time today, Yoshie-sensei course is amazing. I recommended all of you to make your own Charaben and doing Hanami. It will be one of the best experience in Japan. Thank you, ネット

Apr 2019


sara bosich, Italy

★★★★★

Amazing experience!! We had a lot of fun cooking with Yoshie...she has been really nice and really competent in cooking and shaping the bento. I felt as cooking with a friend. I definitely would suggest her cooking class to everybody. I will surely book another time with her as soon as I get the chance. Thankyou Yoshie

Mar 2019


Michie, Japan

★★★★★

It was so much fun making Kyara-ben. We had a great time! It was the best cooking class we've ever had. Thank you, Yoshie-san, for your patience and kindness. Much Aloha from Todd and Michie

Mar 2019


Regina, Singapore

★★★★★

Yoshie has been a wonderful host and teacher to me. I was very glad to have found her to teach me bento-making that rainy day. The lesson is not very tough and easy to understand. Also, i enjoyed my time conversing with Yoshie during the lesson and have many nice memories to bring home with me. A highly recommended experience to any travellers to Japan!

Mar 2018


Samm Diep, United States of America

★★★★★

Yoshie was absolutely delightful! Her English was very good. The boxes we made were super cute and delicious. Strongly recommend as a beginner bento making course for anyone who is interested!

Feb 2019


Johanna, United States of America

★★★★★

Best vegan bento class in Tokyo! ♥ Had a wonderful time with Yoshie! She is so warm, friendly and accommodating and really made an effort to make me the happiest bento box eater in Tokyo! ^‿^ She listened to all my requests and catered for me so well even though I am strictly vegan, gluten-free, asked for brown rice instead of white and also don’t eat sugar (all of which is really hard to find in Japan!). As you can tell by the pictures she is really knowledgeable in kawaii bentos and the result was SO cute! And tasty! ^‿^ Additionally Yoshie really is the best host and it was equally nice to just sit and chat with her because she is so kind! For vegans and vegetarians this is a must! Though I recommend EVERYONE to go! Definitely the highlight of my Tokyo trip! ♥

Jan 2018


Rosmala, Indonesia

★★★★★

It was a fun class! Yoshie-san taught me a lot of things, not only about the cooking but also about japanese culture. I thought it will be difficult to make character bento, but Yoshie-san make an easy tutorial so I can make it with an easy way. I really recommend this class for everyone who interested in making character bento in an easy ways and fun atmosphere.

Nov 2018


Joanna, United States of America

★★★★★

Thanks Yoshie for the wonderful experience! We had so much fun today making the Pikachu bento. Our daughter Tori left there feeling super happy she won’t stop talking about it. :-) Thank you so much for being so considerate for making the day extra special for her.

Nov 2018


Jessica , United States of America

★★★★★

My friend and I had a kyaraben lesson with Yoshie-san. We spent a lovely and wonderful moment with her. We did a very cute Totoro lunch box, I was so pride of me to able to do it. It was easy to communicate with her, so I would recommend her.

Sep 2018


Aurélie, France

★★★★★

We spent a wonderful time with Yoshie-san. She taught us how make a (cute) Totoro bento. Nothing difficult so even a child can participate. Also, it was easy to communicate with her before and during the cooking class, so never lost.

Sep 2018


Ying , Hong Kong

★★★★★

It was fun making the lunch box with friends and Yoshie san. Good to learn the basic yet very useful skills in the kitchen!

July 2018


Rodrigo, Brazil

★★★★★

Awesome experience. We (myself, wife and 2 teenage daughters) loved it! Thanks Yoshie for the awesome experience!

July 2018


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FAQ about Making lunch boxes with popular characters that children can enjoy | Cooking class by Yoshie

  • How long is this cooking class by Yoshie?

    Duration of this cooking class is 2.5 hours.

  • How much does it cost to join Making lunch boxes with popular characters that children can enjoy?

    It costs 6000 per person.

  • How to get to the place where Making lunch boxes with popular characters that children can enjoy being held?

    Please go to Shinden Station which takes 30 mins from Asakusa Station. Then Yoshie (host) will pick you up there!

  • Is Making lunch boxes with popular characters that children can enjoy available for vegetarians?

    Yes, Making lunch boxes with popular characters that children can enjoy has a vegetarian option.

  • What is the maximum capacity of Yoshie's cooking class?

    Up to 6 people can join Yoshie's cooking class.

  • Is Making lunch boxes with popular characters that children can enjoy available for vegans?

    Yes, Making lunch boxes with popular characters that children can enjoy has a vegan option.

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  • Cancellation

    Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.


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