Washocook Chiba

Konnichiwa! Thank you very much for your interest to my profile. My name is Nao Watanuki. I retired in February 2023 from the International Development Consultancy where I worked for nearly 30 years. My background is fisheries. I was catching, managing and selling the fish in Asia, Africa and Latin America. I love seafood but considering overfishing, I feel the importance of eating fish sustainably. Now, my interest is cooking Japanese cuisine together with foreigners. Why? Because I feel proud of Washoku (Japanese cuisine), therefore I want the world to know our local dishes. Food from the sea and from the mountains. Washocook instructors cook natural ingredients like a work of art. I know cuisines of the world are also amazing. I lived in Germany, the Philippines, Senegal and UK. My lessons are not limited to Washoku. Soon or later, I will open a small guest house in Chiba. Tatami room (Japanese style) and Bed room (Western style). Before and/or after the lesson, you can relax in your room. This means my project is divided into two components, cooking classes and a guest house. My studio, an old folk house, is located just a five-minute walk from JR Chiba railway station. Please come directly from Narita/Haneda Airports or stop by on the way back to your home. Chiba is worth visiting. Please have a look at <https://www.ccb.or.jp/mice/e/why-chiba/news/＞. I will do my best to make your stay in Chiba enjoyable and memorable. In the morning, let us go jogging together. During the daytime, I will show you around the town. In the evening, I will take you to the hot spring and spa if you want. I am sure you will have so much fun! Hope to see you soon. Arigatou.