we host extraordinary guests

GATHERING to taste JAPAN'S FINEST FLAVORS

The MIRUKASHI salon Culture. Flavor. Terroir. 

Intimate gatherings of extraordinary guests (that's you!) for seasonally tailored, immersive culinary sessions in the countryside of Japan

With a focus on everyday elegance and captivating flavors, we dive deep into the beauty of Japan's culinary landscape.

Join me at home in the heart of Japan’s countryside for a journey of discovery where the beauty, diversity, and cultural richness of the culinary landscape comes to life. Discover the origin of Japan’s unique ingredients, hone your culinary skills, and immerse yourself in the exquisite natural environment that provides such abundance.

Each Mirukashi salon session is specific to the season but the architecture and rhythm remains the same: gather the freshest seasonal ingredients, craft delicious meals, and revel in each other’s good company as we share Japan's finest flavors.


A feast for the senses. 

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Hosted by Prairie

I'm enamored with the rituals of daily life. I love to watch the sun rise, gather wild weeds to eat and flowers to arrange, tend to my orchard and garden, fillet my own fish, and cook meals from scratch. These simple acts bring art, inspiration, and intention to the rhythm of my days in Mirukashi.

Oddly, I never dreamed of moving to Japan, but the aesthetics of the culture resonate so deeply that it often feels predestined. 

Mirukashi is my story

FOOD nourishes, TRAVEL inspires, and CULTURE is the pulse, the heartbeat that infuses our life with meaning. 

Slow down, engage your senses and dive deep. During your time here, you'll enjoy cooking sessions with me in Mirukashi, masterclasses with local artisans, and adventures in the field to meet the dedicated and passionate artisans shaping one of the world’s greatest cuisines. You'll spend time with my partner Hanako Nakazato at her pottery atelier and when not dining in Mirukashi, we’ll enjoy private dinners at our favorite local restaurants.

OUR MISSION

CONNECT you to the natural environment in which FLAVOR ORIGINATES.

When you pass hillsides full of bamboo shoots in spring and drive roads carpeted in bright yellow leaves of ginkgo trees in autumn, the visceral connection to those ingredients as essential flavors of the season is enhanced in spades. Seasonal ingredients are a natural extension of the scenery that surrounds us and intrinsic to the meals we prepare here. 

CONNECT you to the natural environment in which FLAVOR ORIGINATES.

The salons Prairie has cultivated are as divine as the Japanese landscapes and culture. This trip has landed deep in my soul and I know it will continue to nourish for years to come. 

- Susan

An unforgettable feast for the culinary and spiritual senses.

- Kathy

We had the BEST time ever. Thank you for your generosity and hospitality and for showing us the beautiful, soft, special way of life at Mirukashi. 

- jessica

An experience of a lifetime. Prairie gave of herself and her unique life so completely it continues to amaze me. I came away feeling I had just been given a chance to experience what it’s like to live the extraordinary life she lives.

- gayle

I appreciated experiencing Japan through your senses and aesthetic and was charmed by the intimacy of the Salon.

- Susan

You offered us the most incredible experiences. Thank you! It is a life moment I will hold dear.

- Rena

JOURNEY DEEP
Explore. Taste. Awaken.

A retreat for the body and soul.
An adventure for the mind and palate.

72 seasons of eating

The story of Mirukashi

The Mirukashi salon experience grew out of a collection of essays
that narrates a gastronomic journey through the seasonal rhythms of the kitchen and the table in the heart of rural Japan.

Take a seat and read along.

Choose your season.

Bespoke.

Each salon session is hand crafted to bring you the fullest experience of the culture, flavor, and terroir of Mirukashi. Each itinerary is specific to the season and offers you a unique and unparalleled experience. Which one will you choose?

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