· Welcome Drink & Introduction
We begin with a healthy Japanese tea and a short introduction time.
It’s a relaxing way to get to know each other before cooking.
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· Onigiri (Choose 2 fillings: Bonito / Kombu / Salmon)
Onigiri is a classic Japanese rice ball.
You can choose two fillings from bonito flakes, seasoned kombu, or salted salmon.
We make onigiri using an easy method with plastic wrap—perfect for beginners.
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· Miso Soup (Dashi Tasting + Easy Cooking)
First, you can taste real dashi (Japanese broth) made from scratch.
Next, we make miso soup using a dashi pack, a quick method used in many Japanese homes.
Today’s miso soup includes tofu, aosa seaweed, and green onions.
I will also introduce recommended healthy ingredients you can add to miso soup.
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· Dashimaki-Tamago (Fluffy Rolled Omelet)
A light, savory Japanese rolled omelet flavored with dashi.
It is not too sweet, and has a soft, fluffy texture.
I will demonstrate how to create the beautiful layers.
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· Japanese Tea & Wagashi
After cooking, we enjoy Japanese tea and traditional sweets while relaxing and chatting.
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.
In this class, you will experience warm, everyday Japanese home cooking in a beautiful café in Okurayama, Yokohama.
The café is a small, stylish space designed by Kazuyo Sejima, one of Japan’s most famous female architects—so you can enjoy a touch of Japanese architecture as well.
I am a mother of three, and I cook these dishes for my family every day.
My goal is to share simple Japanese home-style recipes that you can easily recreate when you return home.
I hope you will enjoy not only the food, but also the cozy, homely atmosphere.
We begin with a healthy Japanese tea and a short introduction time.
After that, we start cooking together:
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· Onigiri (Choose 2 fillings: bonito / kombu / salmon)
You will make two rice balls using your favorite fillings.
I will teach an easy method using plastic wrap, perfect for beginners.
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· Miso Soup (Dashi tasting + easy method)
First, you will taste real dashi broth made from scratch.
Then we make miso soup using a dashi pack—quick and convenient for everyday cooking.
Today’s soup includes tofu, aosa seaweed, and green onions, and I will also introduce other healthy ingredient ideas.
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· Dashimaki-Tamago (Fluffy rolled omelet)
You will watch how I make a light, savory rolled omelet with dashi—not too sweet, soft, and full of flavor.
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· Side dishes: Kinpira Renkon & Light Pickles
You can also taste two classic Japanese home-style side dishes:
• Kinpira renkon with chicken (sweet-savory stir-fried lotus root)
• Lightly pickled cucumber & daikon
These dishes bring balance and freshness to the meal.
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· Japanese Tea & Wagashi
After cooking, we relax with Japanese tea and traditional sweets.
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· Small Gift to Take Home
You will receive:
• 1 pack of granulated dashi
• 1 Japanese tea bag
• A simple recipe sheet
So you can enjoy Japanese flavors again at home!
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· Allergy Notice
If you have food allergies, please check the ingredients yourself and participate at your own discretion.
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By the end of the class, you will learn simple, delicious Japanese dishes you can easily make again in your own kitchen.
I look forward to cooking with you!
You can join this class with adults or children.
Up to 4 people can participate in one group.
The class will be held with a minimum of 2 participants.
I will have one assistant supporting the lesson for safety and smooth progress.
Children are welcome as long as they can stay safely without running around in the café space.
Please note that food allergies must be checked and managed at your own responsibility.
yasuko
Hello! My name is Yasuko.
I live in Okurayama, Yokohama. It's a quiet, beautiful area with wonderful spots like the Okurayama Memorial Museum and Shioka Kumano Shrine.
It's easily accessible from Yokohama Station and Shin-Yokohama Station, so you can enjoy sightseeing in Yokohama Chinatown and Minato Mirai before or after your lessons.
I love cooking Japanese home-cooked meals and sharing everyday life in Japan with my guests.
I'm not very confident with my English, so I can be a little nervous at times. But I really enjoy meeting people from other countries.
I hope to be able to communicate warmly with you using simple English and a smile.
During our lessons, we'll make rice balls together and demonstrate how to make miso soup and rolled omelets, two popular drinks in Japan. After class, we'll enjoy chatting over tea and Japanese sweets.
I'm a mother of three. I live with my family and two cats.
I hope you enjoy not only Japanese food, but also Japan's warm, cozy atmosphere.
The closest station
Okurayama Station
How to get to the station?
From Yokohama Station: 5mins
Exact location provided after booking.
Duration of this cooking class is 2 hours.
It costs 10000 per person.
Up to 4 people can join yasuko'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.
