The MIRUKASHI salon is where extraordinary guests gather to share delicious meals and inspiring conversations amidst beautiful scenery in the countryside of Japan.
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MIRUKASHI salon sessions offer a deep dive into the flavors of the season in the context of one of the world’s greatest culinary traditions. Join us in a multi-day feast for the senses featuring atelier visits, foraging, cooking and sharing meals.
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.
Beauty must always grow from the realities of life.
- jun'ichiro tanizaki
There is immense value in stepping out of our daily routines to spend intentional time with others. As we stand shoulder to shoulder in the kitchen and sit elbow to elbow at the table, sharing our passions and experiences, we learn as much about ourselves as we do about each other. From your peer participants to the local chefs and artisans you meet, you'll leave knowing you've forged lasting connections to an intimate group of culturally curious folks who love Japan and its flavors.
Salon sessions are $3550 (USD) per person. A non-refundable deposit of $1800 secures your place with balance due 60 days before the session.
Four nights in a private room plus all food, drink, and transportation during the salon session. Does not include transportation to and from Karatsu.
Plans are hard to make these days. All deposits are non-refundable but give me two months notice and I'll happily apply your deposit to a future session.
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.
Join me in a multi-day feast for the senses. We’ll dive deep into the beauty of Japan's landscape and local culinary and craft traditions. We’ll visit markets and ateliers, forage, cook, and share the flavors of the season.
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Join our community of culturally curious folks who love Japan and want to taste its finest flavors. As a member, you'll get early access to new offerings. And I'll send you a collection of 12 free recipes.