![[NEW Launch Offer] Wagyu Nikujaga & Onigiri! Cozy Tokyo Private Cooking Class](http://airkitchen.me/picture/experience/13067/2.png)
Let’s cook everyday, comforting Japanese home dishes together—just like we do every day. It’s a private class, so relax, make yourself at home, and let's enjoy cooking and chatting together!
1. Welcome Tea & Sweets
• Gyokuro (Premium Green Tea) & Tea Treats Try Japan’s most luxurious green tea, filled with rich "umami" and sweetness. We'll enjoy it with tiny traditional tea bites while looking over today's recipes!
2. What We Will Cook
• Onigiri (Rice Balls): The ultimate Japanese soul food! Freshly made ones are absolutely the best.
• Miso Soup: Made from scratch with real Dashi (soup stock). You'll love the comforting aroma.
• Wagyu Nikujaga: Sweet and savory beef and potato stew. We use tender, premium Wagyu beef—the king of Japanese home cooking!
• Tamagoyaki: The famous rolled omelet you’ve seen in anime and Bento boxes! It's fluffy, slightly sweet, and super fun to roll.
• Seasonal Vegetable Goma-ae: Vegetables with freshly ground sesame. We'll use a traditional Japanese mortar to grind the seeds—the aroma is incredible!
3. Drinks: Choose your favorite drink to enjoy with your lunch!
• A small taste of Japanese sake (for alcohol lovers)
• Amazake (Sweet rice drink, non-alcoholic)
• Japanese tea or soft drinks
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.
Nikujaga literally means “meat and potatoes”, from two of the main ingredients niku (meat) and jagaimo (potatoes). It’s a comfort food for the Japanese and it is a very popular meal cooked at home. It is often considered “mother’s cooking” (“ofukuro no aji” おふくろの味 in Japanese) as each household cooks it just slightly different. The food itself is very simple and homely, and the warm bowl of your mother’s nikujaga brings one back to their roots. It is probably the most popular dish among all kinds of nimono (煮物 Japanese stewed dishes).
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.
Japanese popular alcoholic drink must be Sake, or called Nihonshu, made from fermented rice. The foundation of good sake is quality rice, clean water, koji mold and yeast. Premium sake differentiates itself in quality of ingredients and production process, so that flavors ranges light and crisp to richer, fruity notes.
The astringent constituent in Japanese tea is a type of polyphenol called catechin. Japan has done a great deal with the humble tea leaf. For example some benefits of the catechin in the tea leaf can lower cholesterol in some cases. Roasted over charcoal at a high temperature and grown under shade for at least 20 days are one of the examples. The most popular Japanese tea might be ryokucha. Depending on the timing of picking the leaves, the grade, the price can be noticeably different.
What Makes This Class Special?
• 100% Private & Cozy: It’s just for your group! Feel exactly like visiting a friend's house—relax, chat, and enjoy cooking at your own comfortable pace.
• Hands-on Experience: I'll guide you step-by-step on ingredients and seasonings. You'll get to do almost all the cooking yourself using authentic Japanese kitchenware!
• More Than Just Cooking: After making your delicious lunch, we'll sit down to enjoy the meal together with your choice of drink and friendly cultural conversation. Feel free to ask me anything—whether it's about the recipe, local life in Tokyo, or travel tips!
• Optional Local Supermarket Tour (Free): After our meal, if you’d like, I can guide you to a popular Japanese supermarket right by Mejiro Station! It’s a great chance to find local ingredients, seasonings, or unique snacks to take home as souvenirs.
• Convenient Location: JR Mejiro Station is just 3 stops from Shinjuku and 1 stop from Ikebukuro. I’ll meet you at the station, and we’ll take a pleasant 15-minute walk to my home through a quiet, charming neighborhood.
What You Will Learn
Onigiri
• How to cook perfectly fluffy Japanese rice.
• Easy-to-find fillings you can use back home.
• The secret to shaping a soft, perfect triangle without crushing the rice.
Miso Soup
• How to make authentic soup stock from scratch using Kombu (kelp) and Katsuobushi (bonito flakes).
• Simple pro-tips to instantly level up your miso soup.
Wagyu Nikujaga
• How to keep premium Wagyu beef incredibly tender and juicy.
• The secret to making vegetables absorb the savory flavors beautifully without breaking apart.
Tamagoyaki
• How to control the square pan and roll the egg layer by layer.
• Use long cooking chopsticks (Saibashi) like a pro! It feels like a fun game once you get the hang of it.
Goma-ae
• Roasting and grinding sesame seeds using a traditional "Suribachi" (mortar) for the ultimate fresh aroma.
• A versatile, healthy dressing recipe you can easily replicate with any veggies in your country.
Important Notes
• Language: Don't worry about the language! The class is held in simple, friendly English.
Learning Japanese? I can guide you in easy Japanese along with English. Just let me know when booking!
• Availability: Mainly Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Other days may be available upon request, so please feel free to message me!
• Time: Usually starts at 10:30 AM. I can adjust the time to fit your schedule, so please feel free to message me if you'd like a different start time!
• Meeting Point & Access: I will meet you at Mejiro Station! We’ll take a pleasant 15-minute walk through a quiet residential area to my home. It’s a great chance to chat and see local Tokyo life along the way, so no need to worry about getting lost!
• Booking: Minimum 2 guests.
New Class Special Offer!
To celebrate the launch of my new home cooking class, I am welcoming my very first 5 groups of guests at a special introductory rate! As I am just getting started, I would be so grateful for your honest feedback after the class to help me grow.
*Available for the first 5 groups only—I can't wait to cook with you!
Emiko
Hi, I’m Emiko.
I’m a passionate home cook who loves sharing the joy of everyday Japanese food. I enjoy growing vegetables in my family garden and making my own fermented foods, such as miso and pickles.
I spent many years living abroad, where I often cooked Japanese meals for my international friends. Seeing their smiles and hearing “This is delicious!” always brought me so much happiness. Through food, I’ve connected with people from many cultures and created unforgettable memories.
Now that I’m back in Tokyo, I want to share that same warm, personal connection with you. In my class, you won’t just learn how to cook; you’ll experience how we prepare meals, how we eat, and how we share time around the table. It’s a chance to step into a Japanese home, not as a tourist, but as a guest.
My home is located in a quiet residential neighbourhood just a few stops from Ikebukuro and Shinjuku — a perfect place to experience authentic local life.
I love talking about Japanese culture, and I’d also love to hear about your country and your favourite foods. I’m really looking forward to meeting you!
The closest station
Mejiro Station
How to get to the station?
From Shinjuku Station: 10mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Up to 4 people can join Emiko's cooking class.
Please go to Mejiro Station which takes 10 mins from Shinjuku Station. Then Emiko (host) will pick you up there!
Duration of this cooking class is 3 hours.
It costs 8000 per person.
You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.
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Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.
