Full of restaurants, shops, and well-known spots like Golden Gai and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Shinjuku is one of Tokyo’s most energetic neighborhoods.

This is where you will meet Chieko, a certified Japanese cooking instructor who specializes in home-style cuisine.

While living abroad, Chieko realized that many people loved Japanese food but did not know how to cook it. That experience inspired her to begin teaching Japanese cooking in English, helping guests feel confident recreating these dishes at home.

At the start of the class, you will choose the menu that best matches your interests, then move into a hands-on cooking session guided by Chieko. Each option focuses on everyday Japanese dishes, with clear explanations and practical tips you can use beyond the class.

You may choose from the following menus.

The okonomiyaki and yakisoba set features a savory cabbage-based pancake cooked on a teppan grill, paired with stir-fried noodles in a sweet-and-savory sauce, plus side dishes to round out the meal.

The gyoza and takoyaki set includes pan-fried gyoza and takoyaki, the bite-sized octopus balls often enjoyed at festivals, along with additional sides.

If sushi is your focus, the rolled sushi menu lets you prepare and slice your own rolls, served with either yellowtail or chicken teriyaki, plus miso soup.

For a more traditional home-cooked spread, the gozen set includes a meat dish, a fish dish, several small sides, miso soup, and onigiri.

The nikujaga set centers on a comforting dish of braised beef and potatoes simmered in dashi, accompanied by tamagoyaki, miso soup, and onigiri.

By the end of the class, you will have prepared a complete meal and gained practical insight into Japanese home cooking, all in a friendly, relaxed setting in the heart of Shinjuku.