Interview with Fuji TV’s “Live News It!”
Airbnb released its report titled “2025 Summer Travel Trends Revealed,”and I’m honored to share that my cooking class was selected as one of the world’s top 10 “hidden culinary gems” for this summer—together with Arakawa City in Tokyo!
Here’s an excerpt from the report (https://news.airbnb.com/summer-travel-trends) :
“Arakawa City, Japan, is a quieter alternative to bustling Shibuya. Situated in eastern Tokyo, it’s a haven for food lovers, featuring ramen and gyoza classes, and Joyful Minowa, a lively shopping arcade with traditional, family-run kissaten coffee shops.”
Following this report, Forbes Japan recently featured an article quoting the Airbnb report, and as a result, Fuji TV’s news program “Live News It!” came to cover my cooking class yesterday.
The segment will be viewable for about 10 days starting today via this link:
https://www.fnn.jp/articles/-/891845
My cooking class originally started by offering traditional Japanese breakfasts to Airbnb guests. However, since the space was originally a residential property, it eventually became difficult to continue operating as a business.
Having just purchased a new condominium at the time, I faced a whirlwind of decisions: Should I continue the cooking class? Should I rent a kitchen studio or find a new location? Would I be able to sell the property at a satisfactory price while paying off the remaining mortgage? Could I find a suitable property within budget in Tokyo? Would it be convenient for guests to access? Would it also be the right environment for raising and educating my children? I had to gather information and make tough decisions in a very short amount of time.
There were many uncertainties and emotional struggles before finally deciding to relocate to Arakawa City. But now, having been selected by Airbnb in this way, I feel that some of those efforts have truly paid off.
Last year, I transitioned my business from a sole proprietorship to an incorporated company. With the philosophy of “Enrich Life From Table,” I am now more committed than ever to sharing Japanese food and culture with the world.
Thank you always for your continued support!
With LOVE❤️
YUCa
