Master of Japanese Cuisine Academy

Drawing from MJCA’s extensive experience teaching international students, neither your background nor age matters in becoming a sushi expert. What truly counts is your passion and commitment. The student featured in this article is a perfect example of this principle. When she enrolled in MJCA’s Read More

Our academy has welcomed a number of students since its opening in 2019. In particular, we have seen many talents take on our Sushi Masterclass courses and successfully complete them with a certificate in their hands.  After the academy, many have continued to pursue their Read More

When it comes to eating raw fish, the first thing that typically comes to mind is how fresh the fish is. Many people believe that the fresher the fish, the better. While this is true to an extent, it’s also a bit more nuanced. Freshness Read More

Many people think sushi is all about the fish and rice is secondary. However, they are far off the mark. It is no exaggeration to say that rice is the most important single element for sushi. This time, we will learn which rice is the Read More

Undeniably, rice is a staple food in the Japanese diet. It plays a significant role in Japanese cuisine, and not surprisingly, some Japanese eat rice at every meal. Many people tend to focus only on fish when making or eating sushi. However, rice and its Read More

  Many aspiring chefs wish to go to Japan and learn Japanese cooking in Japan one day. However, many also need help figuring out where to start. Here are a few steps you can take to achieve your goal of learning Japanese cooking in Japan. Read More

When it comes to making sushi, many people tend to pay attention only to the major steps – preparing rice and slicing fish. However, the art of sushi is more than that.  This article will explain some intricate work in sushi preparation necessary to offer Read More

Today, it is becoming more frequent to hear the term “omakase.” Omakase menus are gaining popularity globally, and many restaurants offer these menus not only for sushi but also for Japanese cuisine in general. This article will help you learn about the basics of omakase Read More

Dinner at a Nikkei Restaurant Recently (I am writing this blog post in May 2024), I went on vacation to Mallorca island with my German husband. We went to a Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant and enjoyed dinner (for someone unfamiliar with European holiday destinations, Mallorca is Read More

As our previous article explained, there are many kinds of fish for sushi around the globe. Extensive knowledge of them is essential for a professional sushi chef. While acquiring knowledge of handling fish is crucial, knowing how to plate sushi is also vital in making Read More