"~ My cooking class in Nagoya values the power of food I discovered while living abroad, and shares Nagoya’s local flavors and Japanese food culture. ~
Hello, I’m Chinatsu.
Based in Nagoya, I run a cooking class where I share Japanese—especially Nagoya’s—food culture with people from around the world.
For more than 10 years, I lived abroad accompanying my husband on his overseas assignments. At first, I often felt lost because of the language and cultural differences. What supported me most were local cooking classes. The joy of cooking with unfamiliar ingredients and seasonings, interacting with local people, and shopping at local markets made me feel more connected to each country and added so much color to my life.
These experiences have become a precious treasure for me, and even today I sometimes recreate those dishes with fond memories of my days overseas.
In my class, you can experience Japanese food culture through dishes unique to Nagoya. Whether you are visiting Japan or living here, I hope you will discover a deeper connection to Japan through cooking. And when you share the dishes you learn here with your family and friends, it will become the best souvenir of all."