Experience Half Day Japanese Washoku Cooking Lesson & Homestay / Washokuju-Sakura / Japan

What kind of festivals are held in your town? From April to October, there are many festivals in my town Seki. Last month, I visited Seki Maturi(festival) in Kibune shrine. You can see classic beautiful portable shrine and floats only two days in a year. Urayasu no mai（type of kagura） was performed by school girls. "Shishimai" (Japanese lion dance) is one of the traditional Japanese performing arts, in which performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume to festival music. At night, people carry a portable shrine on their shoulders and shout "Washoi Washoi" loudly.  Besides Seki Maturi, there are Gourmet Fair(June) , Summer Festival, Lantern Festival, Ojyushichiya, Kuman-kusen-nichi, Cutlery Festival, and  here in Seki. If you like festivals, don't miss it!! Please visit my town Seki city and stay at Washokuju Sakura! <Japanese Cooking class ＆ Home stay "Washokuju Sakura"> We offer Japan...

We had a long holiday from the end of Apr. to May 6th. On April 30th, the day the Emperor of Japan abdicate. And May 1st, the Crown Prince is due to be throned. Heisei era was over, and a new era called "Reiwa" began. The ceremonies at the Imperial Palace are very serious, quiet and mysterious.  We can watch it on TV. The cities all over Japan are full of events of being thankful for an old era and Emperor and celebratory of a new era and Emperor. In Washokuju Sakura, of course I made Osechi to celebrate this new era! Osechi is for celebration. Hoping Reiwa era would be full of happiness and peace. During this long holiday, I had 3 guests from China, Indonesia and Osaka from Japan. I had great holiday with them! I will introduce about them later. <Japanese Cooking class ＆ Home stay "Washokuju Sakura"> We offer Japanese New Year cooking lessons  "Any Time New Year" program  every day! If you are interested in cooking and Japanese cultu...

Japanese ladies came to Washokuju-Sakura to experience my Japanese cooking lesson after work. Even Japanese people do not cook "Osechi" lately, so they were very excited! Not only cooking lessons, they explored sushi restaurant and izakaya (japanese pub) which I haven't tried. They enjoyed so much! "It was so much fun! We don't cook Osechi at home lately, it reminds me of the time when I cooked with my grandma. Additionally, I could learn useful English phrases through this lesson!" If you are interested in Japanese culture, Washoku(Japanese Cooking), and travelling like living in Japan, please  join us ! <Japanese Cooking class ＆ Home stay "Washokuju Sakura"> We offer Japanese New Year cooking lessons  "Any Time New Year" program  every day! If you are interested in cooking and Japanese culture, please join us! ■Location: Seki city, Gifu. (Approx. 2 hours from Nagoya) ■Inquiry ＆ Reservation: please check our  web...

After enjoyed snowboarding in Hakuba,Nagano , Jaz and Tim from Melbourne, Australia stayed at Washoku-ju Sakura! They were looking to explore the "city of swords" and learn about the rich history in this area. with my son I took them to Sekikaji Densyoukan (Sword museum in Seki) and knife museum. They took time to look around museums and bought some gifts.  I had a great time with both of them and I am so happy that we keep in touch! Thank you,  Jaz and Tim! Please come back any time! Our Town Seki is famous for knives, cutlery, Japanese swords. If you would like to get to know, please stay at Washoku-ju Sakura! <Japanese Cooking class ＆ Home stay "Washokuju Sakura"> We offer Japanese New Year cooking lessons  "Any Time New Year" program  every day! If you are interested in cooking and Japanese culture, please join us! ■Location: Seki city, Gifu. (Approx. 2 hours from Nagoya) ■Inquiry ＆ Reservation: please check our  websit...

If you have been to Japan, which season was the best? If you never been to Japan, we have four seasons which are spring, summer, fall and winter. My favorite season is definitely Spring! Beacuse Sakura(cherry blossoms) blooms in spring. Sakura is special flower for me since it is in my family name. That's why I picked the name " Washoku-ju Sakura "! As for Japanese, Sakura means a lot.  In Japan, school and most company starts new season from April. So when Sakura starts blooming, we feel that the new season has come! Here's some tips how we enjoy Sakura season! With Sakura, we take  picutres, take a walk along Sakura trees, and Ohanami is big event in spring. Ohanami (viewing flowers) is a kind of picnic party that we eat and drink under the Sakura tree with family , friends and co-workers to enjoy cherry blossoms. Cherry blossoms only bloom for a short time, usually for only a week or two. so don't miss the chance and enjoy beautiful c...

I had a guest from Hong Kong and left a comment after taking "Any time New Year" cooking class! "Wonderful Lesson , Wonderful Teacher, Wonderful Food, Wonderful Experience!" Thank you, Betsy＆KC! I took them to Sekikaji Densyoukan (Sword museum in Seki), and we were lucky that we could try on Busho costumes! We had so much fun together! On that day, we saw swordsmith forging show. Please come back any time! <Japanese Cooking class ＆ Home stay "Washokuju Sakura"> We offer Japanese New Year cooking lessons  "Any Time New Year" program  every day! If you are interested in cooking and Japanese culture, please join us! ■Location: Seki city, Gifu. (Approx. 2 hours from Nagoya) ■Inquiry ＆ Reservation: please check our  website .

Not only cooking lessons, Washokuju-Sakura offers homestay! If you are looking for somewhere you can experience real Japanese life, comfortable futon bed, fresh air and quiet place to stay, Washokuju-Sakura would be the right place for you!A cozy typical Japanese tatami room is available for two peole. Nagaragawa rail way train "Sekiguchi station" is within 10 min walk. There are supermarkets and drug stores, convenience stores, cafes and so on in walking distance. I am your host, Yayoi (in the middle). I love hosting guests from all over the world! In winter, you might have a chance to see snowing! Seki is a beautiful place! About my city Seki please check this blog . Reservation is available from  Washokuju Sakura's website , or Airbnb. <Japanese Cooking class ＆ Home stay "Washokuju Sakura"> We offer Japanese New Year cooking lessons  "Any Time New Year" program  every day! If you are interested in cooking and Japanese cult...