Cook, Chat & Season

Join me for a relaxed 1:1 session exploring seasonal ingredients, everyday cooking, and fresh inspiration for your kitchen✨

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Who is this For?

  • ✨Expats new to Japan who want to shop with confidence, discover Japanese ingredients, and learn how to cook with seasonal produce.

  • ✨Expats already living in Japan who feel stuck cooking the same meals and want fresh inspiration using seasonal produce and traditional Japanese foods.

  • ✨ People living outside Japan who are curious about Japanese ingredients and seasonal cooking, or anyone planning to join one of my in-person experiences in the future and wanting to get a feel for what it’s like to cook with me. 🙋‍♀️

I'm Haruka, a bilingual Certified Gut Health Coach living in Northern Kyushu. I've lived in England, Canada, Tokyo, Saitama, Tochigi, Okinawa, and now Kyushu, so I know what it's like to adapt to new places and new ways of eating.

The idea for these sessions came from my time in Okinawa, where I met many expats who felt overwhelmed by Japanese supermarkets. Seasonal produce changes throughout the year, there are countless unfamiliar ingredients, and even choosing a soy sauce can feel surprisingly complicated!

My goal isn't to tell you what you should eat. Instead, I want to help you feel more confident exploring Japan's incredible seasonal ingredients, discover simple ways to use them, and make everyday cooking feel more enjoyable and less intimidating.

Think of these sessions as a relaxed conversation where you can ask questions, explore what's in season, and gain inspiration for living and eating well in Japan.

Hi, I'm Haruka! 👋

I Want to Get to Know Haruka More!

I offer a 60-minute Seasonal Kitchen Session designed to help you feel more confident navigating Japanese ingredients and cooking with the seasons.

Every session is different, but here's what we might explore together:

  • 🌿 Your current questions or challenges with grocery shopping, seasonal produce, or meal planning in Japan.

  • 🫙 A peek inside my fridge and pantry, where I'll share the seasonal preserves I've been making, what's currently in season, and what I'm planning to cook that day.

  • 🥒 I may demonstrate something simple, such as a quick pickle or an easy seasonal preparation that you can recreate at home.

  • 🥬 We'll talk about what's in your kitchen too. If you'd like, you can show me what's in your fridge or pantry, and I'll share ideas and inspiration for using what you already have.

  • ✨ We'll wrap up by reflecting on your biggest takeaway and one idea you're excited to try in your own kitchen.

These sessions aren't about telling you what you should eat or following a strict meal plan.

Instead, my goal is to help you feel inspired, curious, and more confident exploring Japan's incredible seasonal produce and everyday ingredients—so cooking becomes something you genuinely enjoy while living in Japan.

✨What to Expect✨

This Sounds Like What I Need. How Can I Book with You?✨

How to Book & Pricing

1:1 Seasonal Kitchen Session with Haruka (60 minutes): 15,000 yen

How to Book

  1. Complete your payment by clicking the "Buy" button below.

  2. If you'd like to check my availability in advance, click here. Please note that you can book your session after completing your payment.

  3. Receive your booking link after your payment is complete.

  4. Choose a date and time that works best for you.

FAQs

  • All sessions are held via Google Meet. Once your booking is confirmed, I'll send you a meeting link before our session.

  • Please let me know at least 24 hours in advance if you need to reschedule. I'll be happy to arrange a new time that works for both of us.

    If you have an emergency, just let me know as soon as you can, and we'll work something out together.

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