I’m so happy you’re here. I’m Hana, the recipe creator behind JapanDishes, and my goal is to bring cozy, everyday Japanese home cooking into your kitchen.
On JapanDishes, I share step-by-step recipes that feel warm, practical, and achievable — even on a busy weekday. From simple miso soup and rice bowls to matcha desserts, every recipe is tested in my home kitchen so you can cook with confidence.
I focus only on JapanDishes: developing new recipes, improving old ones, and making sure each post is clear for beginners but still inspiring for experienced cooks. When a recipe goes live, I want you to feel like a friend in my kitchen, not a stranger reading a cookbook.
はじめまして、Hana です。
日本の家庭料理を、あなたの毎日にやさしく届けたいと思っています。
JapanDishes began as a small collection of handwritten recipes that I wanted to keep for myself — comfort dishes from my childhood, new favorites I learned in Japan, and simple sweets I baked for friends. Over time, I realized that many people outside Japan were looking for the same thing I was: home-style Japanese food that feels approachable, not intimidating.
So I turned those notes into step-by-step blog posts. I focus on clear photos, simple explanations, and realistic ingredients that you can actually find. Whether you’re making your very first bowl of miso soup or trying a new dessert, my hope is that JapanDishes will be your friendly guide.
Today JapanDishes continues to grow, but the heart stays the same: share recipes that taste like home, even if home is far away.
Beyond recipes, our small team also helps you explore Japan and discover handcrafted pieces for your table. Here’s how everything connects around JapanDishes.
On JapanToVisit, our travel writers and photographers share in-depth guides to cities, regions, and seasonal highlights across Japan. From Kyoto’s temples and Nara’s deer to hidden onsens and local cafés, we want your trip to feel like you’re visiting a friend who already knows all the best spots.
Each guide is designed to be practical: clear maps, sample itineraries, budget tips, and honest notes about when to visit. Many of the recipes on JapanDishes are inspired by the meals we enjoy while researching these stories.
Our online shop, TokyoMiyabi, focuses on Japanese-inspired tableware, kitchen tools, and small home goods that work beautifully with the recipes on JapanDishes. We look for items that are practical enough for everyday cooking, but special enough to make a simple dinner feel like a moment.
Many products are handmade or carefully selected from small makers. We test them in our own kitchens first — if we don’t love using something, it doesn’t make it into the shop. Our hope is that each bowl, plate, or tray helps you create warm memories around the table.
Every recipe, guide, and product is touched by several hands. Here’s the core team that cares for JapanDishes, JapanToVisit, and TokyoMiyabi day to day.
Hana
Founder & Head Recipe Developer (JapanDishes)
Hana creates and tests every core recipe on JapanDishes and writes the main cooking instructions and kitchen tips. She focuses on making recipes friendly for beginners while still sharing the small details that make Japanese home cooking truly satisfying. Hana’s work is all about JapanDishes — when you cook from the site, you are cooking with her.
Takumi Hayashi
Travel & Food Photographer
Takumi leads all photography for JapanDishes and JapanToVisit — from step-by-step recipe shots to street scenes in Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, and Nara. He also films short cooking videos and helps style product photos for the TokyoMiyabi shop.
Yumi Tanaka
Content Writer & SEO Editor
Yumi turns our notes and photos into clear blog posts, travel guides, and newsletters. She keeps articles easy to read, well-organized, and optimized so people searching for Japanese recipes or Japan travel can actually find us.
Satoru Nishimura
Operations & Shop Manager
Satoru handles the “behind the scenes” work — site operations, partnerships, shipping, and logistics for TokyoMiyabi. He coordinates with makers in Japan, manages stock, and keeps our websites fast and stable.
Yuri Takahashi
Community & Social Media Lead
Yuri answers comments, DMs, and emails, and shares daily stories on Instagram, Pinterest, and other platforms. She brings your feedback back to the team so new recipes, guides, and products match what you actually need.
Local Creators & Guides
On-the-Ground Contributors
Around Japan we collaborate with local photographers, guides, and café owners who share their neighborhoods with us. Their stories keep JapanToVisit articles honest and updated — not just tourist checklists — and inspire many of the recipes you see on JapanDishes.