Learn authentic Japanese home cooking through a calm, seasonal rhythm.
Each month, you’ll explore the ichiju-sansai style with carefully designed recipes you can recreate confidently at home.

This course provides monthly recipes and videos that bring the tradition of ichiju-sansai (one soup and three dishes) into your UK kitchen.
Perfect for anyone whether you’re new to Japanese food or rediscovering it.

Japan has four distinct seasons, and using seasonal ingredients is a fundamental principle of Japanese cuisine. These ingredients are not only fresh and full of flavour, but are also believed to support the body’s health in tune with each season. For example, recommended recipes for June, using common ingredients found in UK supermarkets, include easily Japanese-inspired dishes like a simple asparagus and new potato salad with a soy-mirin dressing or a refreshing cucumber and wakame seaweed sunomono (vinegared salad). 

We will also introduce recipes related to annual events aligned with the four seasons.

Ready to bring the seasons of Japan into your home?

What You’ll Receive?

Membership Options

Choose the plan that suits your learning style. You can switch or cancel at any time.

Starter Membership

£25 / month

A gentle way to begin Japanese home cooking.

Includes:

  • One core dish each month (main or side)
  • Step-by-step video guide
  • Seasonal notes & cultural context
  • Ingredient substitutes for UK supermarkets
[ Join Starter – £25 ]

Premium Membership

£99 / month

A complete ichiju-sansai experience with personal guidance.

Includes:

  • One full ichiju-sansai meal set each month
    (main + 1st side + 2nd side or soup)
  • Bonus recipe
  • Step-by-step video guides for every dish
  • Direct Q&A access with Aiko
  • In-depth seasonal and cultural insight
  • Ingredient guidance tailored for the UK
[ Join Premium – £99 ]

Many members begin with the Starter plan and move to Premium when they’re ready to cook complete seasonal meals.

This is a guided learning programme, not a recipe library.

Membership is billed monthly. You can cancel at any time — no long-term commitment.

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

“I’d always skipped dashi before, but the lesson made it easy and approachable. My dishes finally tasted authentic Japanese.”

— Stephanie T., UK

“I’ve tried Japanese recipes before, but this was the first time I truly understood why the food tastes the way it does. Learning the basics — from making proper dashi to balancing flavours in dishes like teriyaki tuna — completely changed my cooking. The lessons were calm, clear and encouraging, and everything felt achievable at home. It’s not just about recipes, but understanding Japanese home cooking and culture in a really meaningful way.”

— Online class participant, UK

FAQ

No. A pot, pan, knife and basic utensils are plenty.

Yes. Ingredients are sourced by the students themselves.

No. Most can be found in regular supermarkets or Asian shops, and I provide reliable substitutions.

Absolutely. The videos are clear, step-by-step, and entirely self-paced.

Four new recipes are unlocked every 30 days based on your registration date.
This schedule is unique to each member.

Even if you cancel, you will still have access to all unlocked recipes until the end of your current 30-day cycle.
After that date, member-only recipes will no longer be accessible.

Yes. When you restart, your next set of recipes will unlock from the point where your 30-day cycle would naturally continue.
You will begin with the next recipes in your unlock sequence.

Once you’ve logged in, you can find all available recipes under Recipes in the top menu bar on a computer, or via the hamburger menu in the top corner on a mobile.
Unlocked recipes will be fully accessible to you.

We currently accept credit card payments (via Stripe).

Yes. All recipes and pages are optimized for smartphones, tablets, and desktop devices.

Absolutely. Each recipe is designed with simple steps and clear instructions so beginners can enjoy cooking with confidence.

Yes, you can change your membership level at any time by visiting your Membership Details.

Go to “Hi, Username” → “Membership Details”.