The Flow of a Cooking Class
First, let’s head to a local supermarket together!
We’ll introduce you to ingredients unique to Japan, seasonings you’ve never seen before, and seasonal produce as we handle them firsthand.
“What’s this? How do you use it?” We’ll choose ingredients for our meal while enjoying these discoveries.
Let’s start cooking together using the ingredients we bought!
In a warm and friendly atmosphere, you’ll feel just like you’re visiting a Japanese home.
No experience necessary! Let’s spend some time together—it’s even more fun when we cook together.
Once the meal is ready, let’s all say, “Itadakimasu!”
Conversation will flow as we gather around the freshly prepared dishes.
Let’s spend a fun time together while experiencing the atmosphere of a Japanese dining table!
| Available dishes | Japanese Cuisine Tsugaru Regional Cuisine Southeast Asian Cuisine |
|---|---|
| Time Schedule | 3hours (total time including shopping, cooking, and meal time) The following time slots are available, but can be flexible upon request. 10：30～13：30 15：30～18：30 |
| Price | 6,600 JPY / person includes ingredients & cooking class fee Minimum 2 people / Maximum 5 people |
| Reservation | Please book at least 14 days in advance |
| How to Book | Please Email or instagramDM or airKitchen Email. kitayama@iloveaomori.com instagram. kitayama_house |
| Languages Supported | English / Chinese / Japanese |
| Vegan dishes | Available |
Instructor Profile
Malaysia is a multi-ethnic nation primarily composed of Malay, Chinese, and Indian communities. My grandmother immigrated from China, and I am a third-generation Malaysian. Since we spoke Chinese at home and in school, even though the national language of Malaysia is Malay, my native language is Chinese. Due to its history as a British colony, English is also widely used as a common language among the various ethnic groups. Why don’t we chat while cooking together—sharing the local Malaysian dishes I grew up with and the local cuisine I’ve learned since moving to Aomori?
- 1973: Born in Johor Bahru, Malaysia
- 1992: Moved to Japan to study
- 1993: Enrolled in the Faculty of Education at Yokohama National University
- 1997: Graduated from the Faculty of Education at Yokohama National University
- 1999: Graduated from the Graduate School of Education at Yokohama National University, specializing in Home Economics Education
- 2002: Moved to Kuroishi City, Aomori Prefecture, her husband’s hometown
- 2008: Founded IP Config Co., Ltd. with my husband
- 2012: Participated in the founding of the Yokocho Jumonji Community Development Association
- 2014: The Yokocho Jumonji Community Development Association became an NPO
- 2014: IP Config Co., Ltd. began offering interpretation and translation services
- 2015: The Yokocho Jumonji Community Development Association opened Jumonji Cafe
- 2019: Launched “Minpaku Kitayama-ke,” a private home-stay business from my home
- 2023: Jumonji Cafe ceased operations on March 31
- 2023: Following the COVID-19 pandemic, home-stay operations expanded in full swing; cooking classes also began in September
