What is ”Yamamomo”
“Yamamomo” is the name of the art studio which my grandmother ran. It was a small house located at the foot of a beautiful mountain, which I used to visit every summer. There, people of all ages and backgrounds came together through art and creativity, becoming friends, learning from each other, and spending cozy time with a big smile on their faces.
I loved it, especially the positive atmosphere made by the interactions between the people gathering there. It was a place for me where I could forget everyday duties and get more positive.
Unfortunately, the studio has already been closed. It is truly regrettable that the place I adore so much from my childhood is no longer available. That is why, I decided to name my class “Yamamomo” to inherit its spirit.
I want to make my class where my customers can:
- respect each other regardless of age, gender, nationality, values or cultures
- teach and learn from each other and have positive influence
- work on things with a positive attitude, enjoying the time we spend together
Through Japanese food, I wish to make my class like the studio my grandmother ran.
Why Japanese food?
“Washoku” has been famous worldwide. It is a food culture that places great importance on harmony with nature. I believe its philosophy and the health-conscious approach are the reasons for its popularity. However, what seems to be booming now is the “washoku” that people pay for at restaurants.
Of course, those restaurants offer fantastic experiences. But I believe that everyday household dining tables are the places where the culture at the moment is reflected the most, which I call the “Japanese food”.
Some of my customers mentioned, “We can follow the recipes, but there’s more we don’t grasp, like the basic way of thinking or physical approach.” I believe understanding such aspects will enable people to enjoy Japanese food more deeply.
I wish from my heart that more people from all over the world will enjoy Japanese food.
That’s why I am eager to make my lessons not only teaching recipes but also sharing cultures and other nonverbal aspects.
About my service
I place emphasis on the following:
- to provide personalized lessons answering each customer’s requests as much as possible.
- to deepen mutual understanding through the conversations we make during the class.
- to be open and generous about what we can’t do or don’t understand, and overcome challenges together
Honestly speaking, I have never lived abroad, so I’m not a very fluent English speaker. I am not a professional chef, so I can’t cook dishes that require professional-level skills. However, I am confident in my ability to make you happy and smile. I will do my best to do so.
My class is suitable for:
- Those interested in Japanese food but have never cooked it and want to learn from the very basics.
- Those who want to make Japanese food for daily meals, but struggle with variations and trying original recipes.
- Those who want to enjoy conversations and mutual understanding, not only learning recipes.
This service is not suitable for:
- Those who want to master advanced recipes or techniques.
- Those who expect service delivered in perfect and fluent English.
- Those who just want to learn recipes.
The lessons are completely tailored to your needs. Please feel free to inquire from the following link about scheduling, recipes, and your specific requests.
I am looking forward to meeting you and having a great time together.
UTAKO
