Learn Authentic Japanese Home Cooking
From Your Own Kitchen
Online Japanese Cookery School from Oxford
Try Your First Month for £5
Usually £25 per month
Start today for just £5 with code SPRING5
Limited Founding Member Offer
Start learning authentic Japanese cooking today.
✔ First month £5 with code SPRING5
✔ Then £25 per month
✔ Cancel anytime
✔ No commitment
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.
🛒 UK 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 UK 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.
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
Experience Authentic Japanese Cooking
Bringing the depth of authentic Japanese flavour to your kitchen – affordably, simply, deliciously.
The Value of Learning Recipes Centred on Dashi
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 the UK.
Ichiju-Sansai Style Course:
Two ways to learn Japanese home cooking — at your own pace.
Starter Membership
£25 / month
Learn Japanese home cooking gently, one dish at a time.
- One authentic dish each month
- Step-by-step video guidance
- UK ingredient guidance
- Cultural insights
Founding Member Trial
First month £5 with code SPRING5, Then £25 / month
All plans are flexible — you can change or cancel anytime.
Premium Membership
£99 / month
Experience complete seasonal Japanese meals with deeper guidance.
- Full ichiju-sansai meal each month
- Bonus recipe
- Direct Q&A with Aiko
- Deeper seasonal and cultural learning
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.
Learn traditional recipes and techniques.
Embrace a healthier cooking lifestyle.
Hone your culinary skills with expert guidance.
Upcoming courses
Explore the art of Japanese cuisine with our classes
Flexible Monthly Course
Pick the menu you love – month by month
Kids Favourite Japanese Course
Fun Japanese cooking for little chefs
Plant-Based Japanese Course
Healthy Japanese cooking made simple with plant-based.
Greeting from Aiko
Hello and welcome!
I’m Aiko, your cooking guide for this journey into the world of seasonal Japanese home cooking — right here in the UK.
Born and raised in Japan, I now live in Oxford where I teach Japanese home cooking to local students and online learners.
My goal is simple: help people enjoy real Japanese home cooking using ingredients available in the UK.
Through this membership, you’ll learn the essence of seasonal Japanese meals step by step.
Looking forward to cooking with you soon!
Warm regards,
Aiko
Specialized in Cooking for 15 years
isfor WA is a Japanese cookery school based in Oxford. We believe in the power of harmony. Just like the meaning of 和 “WA” in Japanese, we strive to bring together the essence of Japanese cuisine and culture, and share it with you. Our mission is to support your journey in exploring the world of Japanese food culture and to help you create authentic and delicious dishes in the comfort of your own home. Join us on this culinary journey and discover the art of Japanese culture.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, our cookery school is designed to make Japanese cooking accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Each recipe comes with easy-to-follow instructions and video on demand. No more guessing or wondering how to use those ingredients you’ve seen in Asian shops before. Let us support your enjoyment of Japanese foods and culture.
The Story Behind Our Name: isfor WA
The name “isfor WA” comes from the simple idea that “is for” means “something exists for a purpose” and “WA” is a Japanese concept meaning “harmony” and “connection” and also refers to “Japanese culture”. The inspiration came from a picture my daughter drew when she was still very young. She titled it: “Ice cream is for eating.”
I thought — of course! That’s exactly what ice cream is for. And just like that, it clicked.
isfor WA exists to share the essence of Japanese cuisine and culture — with warmth, respect, and joy. With easy-to-follow recipes and on-demand step videos, you can make delicious Japanese meals at home — using ingredients available right here in the UK.
Unlock the Secrets of Japanese Cooking Today!
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£25 per month
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