Join me the Culinary Tour to Japan, March 21st through 31st at the time of the height of beautiful sakura, cherry blossom, season. We can still accommodate few people in this very exciting, special tour. Please take a look at the itinerary information and get back to me as soon as possible. https://hirokoskitchen.com/2015/01/think-cherry-blossoms-special-experience-japan/ Toward the end of March through the beginning of April Japan (the whole country) is covered with...
Read MoreReport from Culinary Tour to Japan 2013 with Hiroko Shimbo – No. 1
Let me write several blogs which are related to the past Culinary Tour to Japan 2013 with Hiroko Shimbo. The first one is the fascinating and memorable tour of Tsukiji Fish Market. I carefully arranged this fish market tour, which begins at 4:45 in the morning, on the second day of attendees’ arrival to Tokyo, Japan. I know that most of the people suffer from jet rug during this time. My friend working inside the market arranged us official orange vest and black...
Read MoreCULINARY TOUR TO JAPAN, MARCH 2013
Curiosity, learning about and sampling the local cuisines is always an important part of any visit to a foreign country. But for me food can be near the top of my list as a reason for the trip. On every trip I always visit the local food markets and sample as much of the cuisine as I can. This is because every item sold at the market is a mirror of the culture and society I am visiting. Each has its own history and story related to the culture, the society and the region....
Read MoreOnce in a life time Culinary Trip to Japan with Hiroko
The price of the tour will be posted soon. Sorry for the delay, but I am waiting for the information from the company. Here are some update on the tour; • Cooking class in Tokyo is held at Yanagihara Cooking School; the third generation chef-instructor Noriyuki-san (very famous in Japan and abroad) will give us a special class. I am now discussing the content of the class with him. If you are planning to join the tour and have a request of a dish to learn, please e-mail me!...
Read More2013 Culinary Tour to Japan
Join me to enjoy an unforgettable, unique experience in Japan. Next spring – March 21 through March 31st, 2013 – I am leading once in a life time Culinary Tour to Japan. Japan offers rich multifaceted culture which is a distinctive blend of tradition and modernity. This tour focuses on the food and culinary culture of the country. It includes a visit to a world famous Tsukiji Fish Market with a traditional market-workers 8 AM sushi breakfast (their dinner!) at...
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