We are very happy that YUCa’s Tea, newly launched this year, has been well received by participants of the cooking class and other green tea lovers in Japan and abroad.  Chiran-cha, which is characterized by its deep roasted flavor, is a tea that I drink regularly, and I am very happy to be able to introduce it to everyone in the form of a commercial product. The first product was a tea bag type so that people can enjoy green tea easily. Now, we have decided to commercialize the leaf type as our second product. The tea comes in generous quantities, so if you have a teapot, we hope you w ..read more

Mochi (もち、餅) is a polite term for mochi, a food made from glutinous rice. Usually, it is made by steaming glutinous rice and pounding it with a pestle, but it is also widely called mochi when made from grains, rice flour, kuzu flour, and other ingredients. It is a round or flattened food. Mochi in foreign countries seems to be widely recognized as a sweet with ice cream. Mochi are rich in carbohydrates (carbohydrates), which are the main source of energy during exercise; they contain more carbohydrates in 100g than rice. Many people can eat two or three rice cakes even if they cannot eat a bo ..read more

Do you know this fish shape waffle? This is called Taiyaki (鯛焼き). “Tai (鯛)” means a carp and “Yaki (焼き)” means stir-fry or bake in Japanese. To make this shape, you need to buy special waffle machine. You can buy online or electric stores here in Japan to make at home or you can find Taiyaki shops at many places here in Japan. Usually, Taiyaki has red bean paste inside but some shops sell custard cream, matcha cream, sweet potato paste, Chocolate cream, Sesame cream etc. In this recipe, I introduce the traditional Taiyaki which has red bean paste inside. Enjoy! Ingredients (about 10 ..read more

One of the most popular sandwiches in Japan is the egg sandwich. Convenience stores, supermarkets, and specialty stores sell a variety of egg sandwiches, and I have already introduced two recipes on my blog. This time, I will introduce the deluxe version Egg Sandwich; Egg Mayo Salad + Soft-boiled Egg combo style. If you are egg lovers, this is the perfect recipe for you! Ingredients (2 servings): 2 slice Shoku-pan 2 tsp Dijon mustard Parsley, as needed Egg salad: 2 Egg 3 Tbsp Mayonnaise (*) 1 tsp Ketchup Salt & Pepper, as needed Soft-boiled egg:2 Egg (*) Homemade Mayonnaise: 1 Egg yo ..read more

Overseas, Mochi is recognized as a sweet wrapped in ice cream. In Japan, a particular product from a certain confectionery maker, often found in convenience stores and supermarkets, is well known. This recipe uses vanilla ice cream, but you can customize it with your favorite ice cream. Ingredients (10 servings) : 100g Shiratamako *glutinous rice flour 50g Sugar 180ml Water Potato starch, as needed Ice cream *Any flavor is OK! Directions : 1. Scoop out 10 small ice cream balls. Move to the freezer. 2. Put Shiratamako and water in a bowl and mix well until it gets smooth. Then, add sugar and ..read more

Oshiruko (おしるこ、お汁粉) is a sweet red bean soup with mochi or shiratama dumplings in it. This is one of the traditional soup sweets in Japan. A dish similar to oshiruko is called zenzai (ぜんざい). In the Kanto region, zenzai is rice cake poured with red bean paste. You can taste this hidden sweets at traditional Japanese sweets shop called Kanmi-dokoro (甘味処). If you order oshiruko at a shop, you may find it comes with oshinko (お新香). The salty oshinko enhances the sweetness of oshiruko. In this recipe, you will see two types of Oshiruko; one with the block type pre-made moch ..read more

We are pleased to announce the launch of our tea brand, YUCa’s Tea! Japanese green tea is loved by people as an indispensable drink for daily health maintenance. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, catechins, and other nutrients, and has the following benefits. ● Prevents carcinogenesis ● Reduce cholesterol in the blood ● Prevents aging ● Preventing the increase of blood pressure and blood sugar ● Anti-viral ● Prevents tooth decay ● Prevents bad breath ● Prevents the development of blemishes ● Keeps skin healthy, etc. In Japan, green tea is grown over a wide area, from Akita in ..read more

We bought a “Kumade(熊手)” at the Torinoichi (酉の市) market held in Asakusa! Torinoichi(酉の市) is an event held at temples and shrines associated with eagles and birds, such as Tori-no-temples, which are numerous in the Kanto region.  Held every year on the “day of the Tori”(酉の日) in November, visitors purchase lucky charms such as “Kumade”to report their good fortune for the year and wish for good fortune in the following. The Kumade, used as a tool for raking up fallen leaves and other debris, is said to be “a tool for raking up luck” or “a tool for raking up gold and silver” because of its ..read more

YJC was featured on Japanese TV program. ✨ It was a quiz show where the casts would guess what we were making in the class! To watch this show, click here for special limited edition broadcasts. ✨Special thanks to Alessandro san, Silvia san, Megan san, Chris san, Grace san and Pat san! And of course, everyone from “School Revolution ..read more

Azabu Juban (麻布十番) is a district of Minato (Minato-ward) in Tokyo. Nestled between Roppongi and Tokyo Tower, Azabu Juban is a surprisingly laid-back neighborhood considering its central location. The convenience of several supermarkets in a central location and the proximity of Hiroo and Roppongi make it one of the more trendy and sought after residential areas of Tokyo. With an old-school atmosphere that retains its Edo period roots, this upscale residential area boasts some of the highest rents in the city. Azabu Juban is also home to several embassies, making ..read more