Menu
Welcome
* Matcha
* Seasonal Japanese Sweet
Seasonal Japanese Salad
Experience the freshness of seasonal Japanese vegetables, including premium Japanese tomatoes famous for their sweetness and rich taste.
Main Experience
* Takoyaki (Osaka-style savory octopus balls)
* Akashiyaki (served with traditional dashi broth)
Choose Your Favorite Takoyaki Fillings
* Traditional Octopus
* Cheese
* Kimchi
* Seasonal Ingredients (subject to availability)
Toppings & Condiments
* Special Takoyaki Sauce
* Japanese Mayonnaise
* Bonito Flakes
* Seaweed Powder
Drink
Choose one complimentary beverage:
* Japanese Tea
* Coffee
* Soft Drink
Optional Seasonal Japanese Dessert (Advance Request)
Enhance your experience with a seasonal Japanese dessert featuring Japan's famous fruits or matcha.
Depending on the season, you may enjoy Japanese strawberries, peaches, Shine Muscat grapes, or other carefully selected fruits.
During July and August, premium Japanese pears delivered directly from a local farm may also be available.
Available upon advance request.
Takoyaki is very cute, small battered balls containing octopus. When you visit Osaka, you can see Takoyaki shops and people wandering the streets while eating it.
Takoyaki & Akashiyaki Experience in a Local Tokyo Home
Hosted in English by a local bilingual Japanese host.
Step into a real Tokyo home and discover the joy of making two beloved Japanese specialties: Takoyaki and Akashiyaki.
Before cooking, relax with matcha, a seasonal Japanese sweet, and a fresh seasonal salad featuring Japanese vegetables, including sweet Japanese tomatoes known for their rich flavor.
In this hands-on cooking experience, you'll learn how to prepare the batter, pour it into a traditional takoyaki pan, and master the art of flipping perfectly round takoyaki.
Customize your takoyaki with a variety of fillings, including traditional octopus, cheese, and kimchi, and enjoy them with our special sauce selection.
You'll also experience Akashiyaki, a softer and more delicate cousin of takoyaki, traditionally enjoyed with warm dashi broth.
Along the way, you'll learn simple Japanese dining etiquette, chopstick culture, and make your own origami chopstick holder.
After cooking, we'll enjoy our freshly made dishes together in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Take home the recipe, a small Japanese souvenir, and wonderful memories of Japanese hospitality.
What's Included & Special Bonuses
1. Welcome Matcha and a Seasonal Japanese Sweet
2. Enjoy Both Takoyaki and Akashiyaki
3. Customize Your Takoyaki with Your Favorite Fillings and Toppings
4. Complimentary Drink Included
5. Learn Japanese Dining Etiquette and Chopstick Culture
6. Make Your Own Origami Chopstick Holder
7. Take Home the Recipe
8. Small Japanese Souvenir Included
9. Digital Photos Shared via Google Photos
10. Seasonal Pick-Up Service (Limited Availability)
Optional Seasonal Japanese Dessert (Advance Request)
Enhance your experience with a seasonal Japanese dessert featuring Japan's famous fruits or matcha.
Depending on the season, you may enjoy Japanese strawberries, peaches, Shine Muscat grapes, or other carefully selected fruits.
During July and August, premium Japanese pears delivered directly from a local farm may also be available.
Available upon advance request.
My name is Toshi, and I am based in Tokyo. I host warm and authentic
home cooking experiences, sharing everyday Japanese food and culture
with guests from around the world.
I spent over 40 years working at a global company, including time in
the United States, supporting cross-cultural communication. These
experiences shaped my interest in connecting with people from
different backgrounds.
My partner, Demi, supports the experience with her background in
language education and international support. She also trained under a
professional chef from Hilton Tokyo Dynasty, bringing professional
knowledge into our home-style cooking.
Together, we create a welcoming space where guests can relax, enjoy
home-style dishes, and discover real Japan through conversation.
The closest station
Gakugeidaigaku Station
How to get to the station?
From Shibuya Station: 15mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Tanabodee, Thailand
★★★★★I had an absolute 10/10 experience learning how to make Takoyaki and Akashiyaki with Demi & Toshi in Meguro on October 12th! From the moment Toshi met me at the station with a thoughtful handwritten welcome sign, I felt completely taken care of. The 15–20 minute walk to their home flew by with warm conversation. When we arrived, Demi greeted us with the brightest smile. Their incredible kindness made it feel less like a formal class and more like visiting old friends. Beyond cooking delicious Takoyaki and Akashiyaki, we folded origami cranes for chopstick rests and shared deep, inspiring conversations about food, culture, and culinary traditions over matcha, coffee, and famous Tokyo sweets they had specially prepared. What was meant to be a standard session easily turned into a memorable stay of over two hours. To top it off, Toshi walked me back to the station, sharing fascinating history about local heritage shops along the market street. Knowing my love for matcha, he even stopped at a local shop to give me advice on selecting the best tea to take home. He told me that his entire focus for the day was simply to ensure I had a wonderful time. As my train pulled away, he stayed on the platform bowing until I was out of sight—a testament to true Japanese hospitality (Omotenashi). I cannot recommend this experience enough. Warm, thoughtful, and deeply authentic—10/10 without hesitation!
Oct 2026
Response from Otaguro
Dear Mote (Tanabodee),
Thank you so much for such a beautiful and heartfelt review! Toshi and I were truly touched by your kind words, especially what you shared about Japanese hospitality, *Omotenashi*.
You were actually our first guest living in Japan, as most of our previous guests had been visitors from overseas. That made your visit especially memorable for us.
One of our favorite moments was sitting around the table together over coffee and cake after cooking. We absolutely loved hearing about your passion for cooking and seeing all the wonderful photos you shared of your culinary adventures. You inspired us so much that we'd love to learn how to cook Thai food from you someday!
Although our time together was short, we genuinely enjoyed every moment of it. Next time, we'd love to take you on a deeper exploration of our neighborhood and introduce you to some of its hidden gems. Please do come and visit us again!
As 2026 draws to a close, I imagine you'll have a busy time ahead. I hope you enjoy your time back home in Thailand, especially with your mother!
Your words meant so much to both of us. Toshi was especially touched that you remembered the moment he saw you off at the station. While you kindly praised our hospitality, we feel just as fortunate to have met someone as warm and thoughtful as you.
We truly hope to see you again when you return to Japan!
With warmest wishes,
Demi & Toshi ❤️
Adam, Australia
★★★★★My daughter and I absolutely loved this cooking class and had a wonderful time. The experience began with a stroll through a fascinating neighbourhood that I’d love to explore further on a future visit to Tokyo. Toshi and Demi were incredibly hospitable and welcoming, and their friendly dogs added extra charm to the day. The cooking instruction was clear, informative, and easy to follow, making it enjoyable for cooks of all experience levels. We learned how to prepare delicious Takoyaki and Ashakiyaki dishes and were provided with straightforward take-home instructions so we can recreate them ourselves. We had never had Ashakiyaki before and it was a real treat to learn to cook this and taste it. Oishi! In addition to the cooking, we were treated to a delightful assortment of Japanese flavours, including a delicious sweet seasonal peach cake. Sharing the meal we had prepared together with such generous hosts was a real highlight of the experience. I would highly recommend this class to anyone visiting Tokyo. It was warm, authentic, informative, and great fun. I would happily attend another class if I return to Tokyo in the future.
Jul 2026
Response from Otaguro
Hi Adam and Violet,
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, and for coming to Meguro Canvas!
We had the best time together, watching you both work so hard to cook the Takoyaki and Akashiyaki, and seeing you enjoy them while they were fresh and hot! We’re so grateful for the time we shared. We were truly blessed to have such amazing guests.
Nala and Malo are a bit shy, but I think they showed you their own special brand of hospitality in their own quiet way! (haha)
Adam, your brilliant knife work was incredible, and Violet, your amazing Takoyaki-flipping skills were top-notch!
You’ll definitely have to come back next time. We’ll have juicy, hot gyoza and our special premium Wagyu, Iga beef, ready for you. We can’t wait to welcome you back!
Thank you so much!
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Response from Otaguro
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Up to 6 people can join Otaguro's cooking class.
Please go to Gakugeidaigaku Station which takes 15 mins from Shibuya Station. Then Otaguro (host) will pick you up there!
Duration of this cooking class is 3 hours.
Yes, Takoyaki & Akashiyaki Experience in a Local Tokyo Home. Make, flip, and enjoy two beloved Japanese specialties with a local host. has a vegan option.
It costs 7500 per person.
Yes, Takoyaki & Akashiyaki Experience in a Local Tokyo Home. Make, flip, and enjoy two beloved Japanese specialties with a local host. has a vegetarian option.
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.
