They say that whenever you travel, you must never forget to try the local’s foods available. And learning to cook like a local is another way of understanding their local culture, because food is one of the best tools for communication.
As the number of travelers who want to learn to cook traditional Japanese food, “Washoku" is increasing, it is one of the most popular options. To meet these kinds of requests, airKitchen provides opportunities to experience local Japanese cooking.
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The airKitchen matching platform service uses the internet to connect visitors with Japanese hosts who wish to entertain overseas guests with their home cooking in Japan. Using airKitchen, overseas guests can visit local Japanese family homes during their travels and make Japanese home-cooked meals together with a local Japanese host. All cooking classes on airKitchen are offered in English. Travelers can choose their favorite cooking class by using their smartphones or PCs and easily book and pay online through airKitchen.
airKitchen started it's services in April, 2018 and already more than 80 country's tourists have enjoyed Japanese home-cooking experiences in Japan. Anyone, whether on a solo trip or a group/family trip, can participate in these cooking classes.
It would normally be held with several other visitors as well, so you can also enjoy communicating with each other and share the experiences of your trips.
Many hosts use seasonal and organic vegetables and can include everything from vegetarian sushi, tempura, gyouza and ramen.
Ideally, the platform says you should try and plan ahead as much as possible, suggesting that two weeks is the optimum time for hosts to prepare, although up to three days is also a possibility. Currently, AirKitchen has rolled out throughout Japan with listings in more than 30 cities.
Not only going to sightseeing type of places but also cooking Japanese traditional food in ordinary homes give you a great chance to experience Japanese local life. Travelers can choose their favorite cooking class from the list of unique cooking classes located all over Japan using airKitchen.
You can browse the cooking classes in Tokyo and book online now..
Photo credits: airKitchen.com
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DeleteThis is such a great idea! I love Japanese Cuisine and learning to cook it sounds not only exciting but tempting too. Thanks :)
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DeleteWhat a great adventure. I am so glad to read that they also offer vegetarian cuisine as well. The looks of delight on the kids faces with their bento box was priceless. This is the first time I have heard of this, I am definitely looking forward to trying one.
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DeleteNow that for me sounds amazing!!! I love to cook and I love Japanese food so it sounds like heaven. I would really enjoy having lessons on how to make some gorgeous Japanese dishes.
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ReplyDeletePerfectly true! Why spend you money elsewhere where you only (at least watch) how they serve it, where you can actually do it hands-on with the local Okasa.
DeleteWhat a nice idea in general. Thank you for highlighting. Its true about learning about a culture from food preparation and cooking. When I visit Japan, this will be on my list of to-dos!
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ReplyDeleteI am glad you like it. Please book your cooking class soon!
DeleteI absolutely love the idea never the fan of hotel food anyway as they most serve the diluted version of local cuisine
ReplyDeleteThat is true, and only few hotel restaurants serves good food.
DeleteAw looks like you had a great time. How much fun is this for sure...I would love to do this xx
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DeleteI am great foodie and love to learn cooking as I love cooking my own food. So learning new food from different culture would be very exciting. I would surely go to learn cooking traditional Japanese food, “Washoku". I loved the concept of airKitchen in which overseas guests too can learn traditional cooking.
ReplyDeleteThis is also a good way for many Japanese locals to share their cooking skills and others to many foreign guests and bridging the gap of culture and experiences.
DeleteThis looks like such an authentic experience to taste the local cuisine. Thanks Blair for introducing us to AirKitchen. Would love to experience myself whenever I visit this part of the world soon!
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DeleteThis is exactly the type of experience I look for when I travel. I can't believe that people from 80 different countries have already learned. It would be so fun to perfect (or at least learn) a recipe and test it out at home. Love this idea!!
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DeleteJapan is a country which tops my bucket list and if I was to go there surely my better half would love to get involved in a cooking class. What better way than to get to learn from the locals. It’s some great healthy and nourishing dishes on offer is sure. Learning from those moms would’ve great for my wife and surely they can share some information visa versa. Guess I would be there to sample the delicacy. Thanks for something very different and unique to add to your list when planning Japan. Amar Singh
ReplyDeleteAlways welcome, Amar!
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