Learn Authentic Japanese Home Cooking
From Your Own Kitchen
Online Japanese Cookery School from Oxford, UK
Starter Membership
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Start learning authentic Japanese cooking today.
✔ £9 per month
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What You’ll Receive Each Month
🍳 One carefully selected Japanese dish each month
Learn a main dish or side step-by-step.
🎥 Video Cooking Guide
Cook calmly with clear instructions.
🥢 Seasonal Japanese Food Culture
Understand ingredients and traditions.
🛒 Outside Japan Supermarket Ingredient Guide
Simple substitutes for everyday shopping.
Who This Is For
✔ Beginners curious about Japanese cooking
✔ People who enjoy cooking at home
✔ Anyone interested in Japanese food culture
✔ Busy professionals who want simple meals using local ingredients
Why Japanese Home Cooking?
Japanese home cooking is simple,
balanced and naturally healthy.
✔ Less oil
✔ Fresh ingredients
✔ Natural umami
✔ Balanced meals
Learn how Japanese families cook every day.
greeting from aiko & yoshiko
Hello and welcome,
I’m Aiko, and together with Yoshiko, I’m delighted to welcome you to isfor WA Cookery.
I was born and raised in Japan, and over the past 15 years I’ve explored Japanese home cooking through traditional recipes, seasonal ingredients, and everyday meals shared with family and friends.
Yoshiko brings her own experience and perspective, and together we share a deep appreciation for the simplicity and balance of Japanese home cooking.
Through isfor WA, we offer authentic Japanese recipes adapted for ingredients you can easily find in your local supermarkets, so you can enjoy real Japanese home cooking wherever you live.
Our aim is simple — to help you cook delicious and balanced Japanese meals with confidence in your own kitchen.
Whether you’re new to Japanese food or already enjoy it, we’ll guide you step by step through the flavours, techniques, and seasonal traditions of everyday Japanese cooking.
We look forward to cooking with you.
Warm regards,
Aiko & Yoshiko
How the Membership Works
Bringing the depth of authentic Japanese flavour to your kitchen – affordably, simply, deliciously.
The Secret of Authentic Japanese Flavour
Dashi is the foundation of Japanese home cooking.
By learning how to cook with dashi, you unlock the natural umami of ingredients and understand the balance that defines Japanese cuisine.
These lessons help you cook authentic, healthy Japanese meals using ingredients available in your local supermarkets.
What Our Students Say
“Delicious homemade hosomaki — and easy enough to share with my family.”
— Ellie C., UK
“The steps were clear and easy to follow. I’ve already made the teriyaki tuna again at home, and my family loved it.”
— Charlotte S., UK
Trusted by home cooks across the UK
“I had tried Japanese recipes before, but this course helped me understand the fundamentals — especially dashi and flavour balance. The lessons were calm, clear and very achievable at home.”
— Online class participant, UK
“I’d always skipped dashi before, but the lesson made it easy and approachable. My dishes finally tasted authentic Japanese.”
— Stephanie T., UK
What You’ll Be Cooking
Ichiju-Sansai Style Course:
Membership Plans
Choose the membership that suits your cooking journey.
Starter Membership
£9 / month
Most Popular
Perfect for beginners who want to start learning authentic Japanese home cooking step by step.
✔ One core Japanese dish each month
✔ Step-by-step cooking video
✔ UK-friendly ingredient guide
✔ Watch anytime, at your own pace
✔ Cancel anytime
All plans are flexible — you can change or cancel anytime.
Premium Membership
£99 / month
For those who want a deeper and more complete seasonal Japanese cooking experience.
✔ Everything in Starter
✔ Full ichiju-sansai meal each month
✔ Direct Q&A with Aiko
✔ Deeper seasonal and cultural learning
✔ Expanded recipe library
All plans are flexible — you can change or cancel anytime.
This is a subscription-based online Japanese cookery school.
Recipes and videos are available to members only and unlock monthly.
This website does not sell physical or digital products.
Try a One-off special Class:
Prefer to start with a single class?
A Taste of Sushi
Japanese Set Meal – Fish
Japanese Set Meal – Meat
Japanese Set Meal – Tofu
Bento (lunchbox) Essentials
Little Chefs: Japanese Cooking
Join one of our focused sessions and experience Japanese home cooking without commitment.
faq
The Story Behind the Name
The name “isfor WA” comes from two simple ideas.
“is for” suggests that something exists for a purpose, while “WA” (和) is a Japanese concept meaning harmony — and the spirit of Japanese culture.
The inspiration came from a drawing my daughter made when she was young. She titled it: “Ice cream is for eating.”
It made me smile — of course, that’s exactly what ice cream is for.
And in that moment, the name simply felt right.
isfor WA exists to share the harmony of Japanese home cooking.
Through simple recipes and on-demand step-by-step videos, you can learn to cook authentic Japanese meals at home using ingredients available in your local supermarkets.
Unlock the Secrets of Japanese Cooking Today!
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