Boutique, small group, fun and educational tour to Japan curated and operated by an authority of Japanese Cuisine.
Join me Kyushu this November 12-23, 2025. You will immerse in the history, biology, cultures, nature, food, arts and people of Kyushu, Japan! Sign up now! Find all of the tour information on my website: hirokoskitchen.com
04/27/2024
IMMERSION KYUSYU 2024! Join me this November from 6-17; the tour covers five of 8 prefectures; one of the lifetime tours in Japan. Contact me for detailed information at [email protected].
06/16/2023
I have been communicating with Mandon during Covid. Luckily I could meet him in Toronto in person! He will be heading to a huge- yes it is huge!- project in China a month from now. Good luck on your new venture and wish you much success! A photo taken at his alma mater, George Brown College! .sousvide
05/02/2023
JOIN ME Kyushu this November; shochu, sake, hiking, caldera lake, Japanese garden, onsen hot spring, salt making, design your cider cup, walking 750m high suspension bridge, visit Amakusa (one of the most charming small island), Picnic and eat around the island! Request details [email protected]
06/12/2022
Japan is known for its high quality art crafts, including industrial and consumer goods. Zojirushi products design is one of those which I admire. This new thermal bottle is one of the example. Cool design and esthetic appeal meet with quality functionality. Love it!!! When you travel next year to Kyushu with me you will witness and enjoy many of them. Check out the itinerary [email protected] and give me your reaction to it.
12/16/2021
The company which has been producing Tane-Koji, spore of Aspergillus oryzae since Muromachi Period (1336-1573). Koji culture in Japan has a long history of refinement for safe use. The well practiced advanced technology is hidden in this very traditional, simple factory.
12/16/2021
Pure water, clean water, spring water is indispensable in the culinary culture of Japan. It is the source of sake, miso, shoyu,, mirin, tofu, dashi, Kaiseki ryori, drinking water,…
12/16/2021
Shinto shrine ropes are not just an ornament. The thick twisted upper rope presents ‘cloud’, three round short ones suggest ‘rain’; the white paper hanging from the ropes are ‘thunders’. They are all important part of natural phenomena in which agriculture society prosper. Everything has meaning, which enriches Japan, the small island. Join me Kyushu in November 2022!
12/09/2021
Bread bakery is gone in NYC. The licensed (?) store in Ebisu, Tokyo, attracts cool young Japanese.
12/09/2021
SAWA’s croissant is so far the best in Tokyo. It reminds me of buttery, crusty, airy and delicious croissant which I have first tasted in Paris 30 years so ago.
12/09/2021
Soba is seasonal! At every soba shops announces the arrival of soba made from newly harvested buckwheat flour. It is called Shin-soba. 新そば Aroma and flavor are exceptional.