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

Cristina Pesticcio, Italy

My children and I loved making bento boxes with Yoshie! Wonderful memory of our Japan stay which I recommend to everyone. Yoshie is super nice and also great with children. We will definitely go back if we visit Tokyo again.

Jul 2024

Response from Yoshie
Thank you for writing to the heartfelt review. I was very soothed by your cute daughters. Please come again(^^)

Anna , United States of America

Our cooking experience with Yoshie was well worth our time. She was very organized and warm. My kids were so engaged in the process of making bento boxes and we were all delighted with the cuteness factor. I highly recommend booking with Yoshie!

Jun 2024

Response from Yoshie
Thanks for the warm comments. I am also happy that I was able to cook with your daughters.. I want to see your daughters grow up, so please come back.

Camille, France

We spent some time sharing with Yoshie this week. The course is complete and the steps are clear. Yoshie is a charming, enthusiastic and warm person. Our discussions were interesting and we really enjoyed sharing experiences with Yoshie. We wholeheartedly recommend the courses, which allowed us to make wonderful lunch boxes, even though we are complete beginners. Thanks Yoshie!!

Jul 2024

Response from Yoshie
Welcome to Saitama Prefecture from far away France! I was happy that we were able to talk a lot. Thank you for recreating the character perfectly! It was worth teaching! Senjojiki Cirque | MustLoveJapan Video Travel Guide Senjojiki Cirque (千畳敷カール) is one of the best scenery spot located in Chuo Alps, Nagano Prefecture.

Linh, Canada

My two girls (ages 5 and 6) and I had so much fun in Yoshie’s bento class! They were especially proud to fry and roll the heart shaped egg side dish. They really enjoyed using the special cutters and decorating their Hello Kitty rice balls. The Totoro uses ground black sesame in the rice mixture and was very fragrant. I highly recommend Yoshie’s class!

Jun 2024

Response from Yoshie
Thank you for introducing the good points of the lesson in such detail! I enjoyed talking to two smart girls. I am very happy that my lessons were a valuable experience for them. Thank you

Kathryn, United States of America

Thank you for your hospitality, Yoshie! It was such a fun experience we can practice at home!

Jun 2024

Response from Yoshie
Thank you for coming in the rain! I'm glad that you think my lessons are as fun as Disneyland and KidZania. Thank you very much for the participation of the three generations.

Jean, United States of America

Thank you, Yoshie, for such a great time! We all learned to make tamagoyaki in the makiyakinabe (rectangular pan for the rolled omelettes). Our 10 and 12 year old were laughing the entire time and had fun making their bento boxes. Yoshie was very mindful that one of the kids had peanut and sesame allergies which was much appreciated. She also picked us up from the train station so transportation was straightforward. We stayed in Ueno so it was about an hour on the train. Don’t hesitate to book with Yoshi if you’re looking for a fun activity, especially with kids!

Jun 2024

Response from Yoshie
Thanks for the nice comment. This will also encourage more people from all over the world to bring their children to my bento making lessons! I'm looking forward to seeing close family. Thank you so much for participating.

Annemarie , Australia

Today we loved making Hello Kitty bento with Yoshie. She was very warm and welcoming. She was punctual in meeting us at the station. We enjoyed the cooking and learning about Japanese culture. My 9 year old daughter had lots of fun and thought it was delicious. Excellent experience for a family/ children.

May 2024

Response from Yoshie
Thank you for participating in my lessons! It was a memorable lesson. It made me want to talk to you more! The reason I am punctual is because all of my guests are. I truly love entertaining guests. Please come and visit Japan again(^o^)

Jennifer, United States of America

This was one of the highlights of our entire trip to Japan and I’m so glad Yoshie welcomed us into her home for this bento making experience. We are a family of 4 with 2 kids ages 7 & 9 and traveled easily by train from Tokyo. We made Totoro and Hello Kitty and they were not only adorable but super delicious! This was the first time my 9 year old ate all her broccoli, and happily bc of how cute these were :) I was happy to learn these recipes to take back home and I have already purchased a pan to make the delicious sweet rolled egg omelette! Yoshie is a wonderful host who is both patient and kind. She made us all feel comfortable and welcomed. I highly recommend this experience!

Apr 2024

Response from Yoshie
Hi Jennifer, Thanks for writing a long review! And I was surprised that you bought a pan! By all means, make a sweet omelet as a side dish for your children's lunch boxes. Because a bento box filled with a mother's love is the best gift! I was surprised that you daughters ate only broccoli cleanly. I was so happy to meet such a happy family as you! Thank you so much. There was a person who saw your Facebook and made a reservation. Thank you for spreading the word on social media! I will take good care of the souvenirs I received from you. Thanks, Yoshie

Jennifer, United States of America

This was one of the highlights of our entire trip to Japan and I’m so glad Yoshie welcomed us into her home for this bento making experience. We are a family of 4 with 2 kids ages 7 & 9 and traveled easily by train from Tokyo. We made Totoro and Hello Kitty and they were not only adorable but super delicious! This was the first time my 9 year old ate all her broccoli, and happily bc of how cute these were :) I was happy to learn these recipes to take back home and I have already purchased a pan to make the delicious sweet rolled egg omelette! Yoshie is a wonderful host who is both patient and kind. She made us all feel comfortable and welcomed. I highly recommend this experience!

Apr 2024

Response from Yoshie
Thank you for writing a thoughtful review. My daughter couldn't eat broccoli when she was little. However, she was able to eat all the cute bento boxes with my love in them. Please continue to make delicious bento boxes for your family with square pan. Wishing your family happiness. Best, Yoshie

Cheng, United States of America

My daughter (7-year old) and I really enjoyed our bento making class with Yoshie! Thank you for your welcoming hospitality, fun and informational cooking class. Thank you for showing us this part of the Japanese culture hard to experience elsewhere!

Mar 2024

Response from Yoshie
Thanks for the comment! It is very easy to find out that life in Japan, which I feel is normal, is unusual for people overseas, and to guide them in a fun way. There are many sightseeing spots to see in Japan, but I'm glad that you can see the lives of ordinary Japan people away from the city center. It's a small thing, but I'm glad that we can deepen mutual understanding from something like this. Please love Japan even more.

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

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

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

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

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you.

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

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

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

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

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you. I will continue to give lessons that children will enjoy.

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

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you. I will continue to give lessons that children will enjoy.

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

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

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

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

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

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you. I will continue to give lessons that children will enjoy.

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

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

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

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

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you. I will continue to give lessons that children will enjoy.

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

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you. I will continue to give lessons that children will enjoy.

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

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you. I will continue to give lessons that children will enjoy.

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

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you. I will continue to give lessons that children will enjoy.

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

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you. I will continue to give lessons that children will enjoy.

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

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you. I will continue to give lessons that children will enjoy.

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

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you. I will continue to give lessons that children will enjoy.

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

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you. I will continue to give lessons that children will enjoy.

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

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you. I will continue to give lessons that children will enjoy.

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

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you. I will continue to give lessons that children will enjoy.

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

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you. I will continue to give lessons that children will enjoy.

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

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you. I will continue to give lessons that children will enjoy.

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

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you. I will continue to give lessons that children will enjoy.

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

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you. I will continue to give lessons that children will enjoy.

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

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you. I will continue to give lessons that children will enjoy.

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

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you. I will continue to give lessons that children will enjoy.

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

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you. I will continue to give lessons that children will enjoy.

Rodrigo, Brazil

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

July 2018

Response from Yoshie
Thank you very much for participating in the character bento making experience and for writing a review. It was such a pleasure to share the cute Japan culture with you. I will continue to give lessons that children will enjoy.

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