About
Nippon Gourmet Academy
We decided to start this cooking class to introduce Japanese cuisine and culture to visitors who come to Japan. We would be delighted if you could taste and experience Japan, something you may not have encountered before.
Representative
Licensed chef
Registered Dietitian
Marie Akisawa
I want people to truly experience the spirit of Japan—a culture that values living in harmony with nature, not wasting food, and expressing gratitude for every meal. We will offer these authentic Japanese experiences through cooking classes. We will provide classes that thoroughly convey Japan’s proud culinary culture, food traditions, and ingredients, making your gourmet experience in Japan even more special. —Marie Akisawa / Chef/ Registered Dietitian
Director
Kobe Japanese Cuisine Master
Goodwill Ambassador for Japanese Cuisine
Kashiwagi Naoki
Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1965. He met and apprenticed under Mr. Tadamichi Ota, who was the head chef at "Nakanobo Zuien" in Arima at the time. After training for 17 years at Zuien, he further honed his skills at the cooking inn "Shiki no Irodori - Hatago". For 36 years, he taught Japanese cuisine as a professor at the Hyogo Nutrition Culinary Confectionery Vocational School, nurturing future generations. He also works on revitalizing the regional economy by producing, planning, and managing events related to food primarily in the Kansai region.
Navigator
Government licensed Guide
Hideto Aoki
Instructors
Licensed chef
Keiichi Deguchi
Licensed chef
Yosuke Kakida
Licensed chef
Machiko Shiga
Directions to the location
Cooking class
We are holding our cooking classes at a location just a 7-minute walk from JR and Hankyu Sannomiya Stations.
7th Floor, 1-9-18 Nakayamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
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Reservation
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Please provide your name, telephone number, email address, desired date of participation, and the number of participants. Once we confirm your inquiry, we will get back to you as soon as possible.