About Yuka
Hi, I’m Yuka. I’m so happy you’re here!
I was born and raised in Osaka, a true local at heart. I spent my university and graduate school years in the United States, where I made lifelong friends from around the world. One of my favorite memories is potluck parties—everyone brought a dish from home and shared stories. Eating and talking together like that meant so much to me.
Before starting this cooking class, I worked in politics, looking at the world from a big-picture perspective. Now, I’ve found joy in something much more personal: face-to-face connection through food. Like many travelers, I love joining local cooking classes wherever I go.
At home, I’m a mom of three. I cook all our meals—yes, even early morning lunchboxes! Sometimes, my kids even help during class, which adds a special touch.
There are many cooking classes in Osaka, but this one is a bit different. We focus on everyday Japanese home cooking—dishes you can actually recreate back home. Before we cook, we visit a few local food shops around Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, where you can meet real shopkeepers and learn about Japanese food culture. It’s a slower, more personal experience of Osaka—away from the crowds of Namba, Tennoji, and Umeda.
Let’s cook, eat, and connect—just like friends.