HOME IN ISHIKAWA
BASED IN JAPAN
ishinoko kitchen is a network of hunters, farmers, foragers, fermenters, chefs, and food enthusiasts that seeks to foster a curiosity towards the food we eat. From our home in Ishikawa, we connect overseas chefs and food professionals to the hidden corners of Japan.
STRAIGHT TO THE SOURCE
"Chef Tours" are educational courses with the aim to share Japanese food culture with passionate chefs and food professionals. Come celebrate rich, local culinary traditions with us and return home ready to infuse the flavours of Japan into your own practices.
We tailor our courses to the schedule and wishes of the participants, so please don't hesitate to contact us if you are interested.
See more below or apply to join below.
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ishinoko FESTIVAL
Since 2020, we have been inviting renowned chefs from in- and outside Japan to cook in ishinoko festival’s kitchen. By fusing ingredients from Takigahara with their techniques and flavours from home, chefs build bridges across borders and foster community through a mutual apprecation of food.
If this idea resonates with you and you would like to participate in the next iteration of ishinoko festival, please contact us.
GO DIRECT
Our extensive culinary network across Japan ranges from 3 starred Michelin restaurants to small-scale hunters and craftsmen. We are passionate about connecting chefs and lovers of food to the people and places that can deepen their appreciation for Japanese cuisine and support their learning goals.
Our Services
+ customising and hosting food tours for individuals and groups up to 60 people
+ connecting chefs with restaurants and producers
+ consulting on food education design
+ planning private food tours for budgets big and small
+ making reservations for hard-to-book restaurants
Contact us to discuss how we can support your journey into the heart of Japanese cuisine.
The organisers of ishinoko kitchen, Anna and Graham, are passionate travellers, explorers, and lovers of all things food. They have lived in Japan for a combined 10+ years and in Ishikawa Prefecture for a combined 6 years. In that time, they have organised food festivals and hosted events around the country in order to share their passion for good food and good company.
ishinoko kitchen was formed out of a desire to share with a wider audience the knowledge they have earned over the years researching local and seasonal ingredients, fostering relationships with top chefs and restaurants, and curating specialty Japanese food products.
Supported by Ishikawa Prefectural Government