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Kitchen Princess Bamboo

Beyond Recipes — A Japanese Way of Living

By Akino Ogata

· Launched 9 months ago

It’s Never Too Late — How Kitchen Princess Bamboo Began (Part 4/5)

Part 4: The Dream of a Cookbook Why it once felt impossible — and how I became the first cookbook author writing in English from Japan.

Jun 21•Akino Ogata

It’s Never Too Late — How Kitchen Princess Bamboo Began (Part 3/5)

COVID, a divorce, my father’s last words, and why I kept cooking anyway.

Jun 7•Akino Ogata

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

A Must Have Japanese Staple Seasoning for Every Kitchen!

Jun 5•Akino Ogata


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Jun 7•Akino Ogata


🍞 Turn Rice into Bread

Blender Rice Bread (No High-Speed Blender Needed)

Apr 26•Akino Ogata

How to Make Onigiri: 5 Classic Japanese Rice Balls to Try at Home!

Join me for my first-ever LIVE cooking session tomorrow! If your pancakes have ever turned out flat… this is for you.

Jun 3•Akino Ogata

It’s Never Too Late — How Kitchen Princess Bamboo Began (Part 2/5):

Why I Kept My YouTube Channel Secret Until I Hit 30,000 Subscribers

May 30•Akino Ogata

It's Never Too Late — How Kitchen Princess Bamboo Began (Part 1/5)

Where the Name Came From

May 29•Akino Ogata

Donabe for Beginners

Why This Traditional Japanese Clay Pot Changes the Way You Cook

May 23•Akino Ogata

Rose Rolls for Mother’s Day

Or for someone you love. Including yourself.

May 8•Akino Ogata

Perfect Ramen Eggs Every Time (6–9 Minute Guide | Peel & Cut Perfectly)

Why one minute changes everything

May 4•Akino Ogata

Mentsuyu: The One Japanese Sauce You’ll Use Again and Again

Simple, deeply flavorful, and endlessly versatile

May 3•Akino Ogata

Effortless Fluffy Pancakes: The NEVER FAIL Method! (LIVE) 🥞

Join me for my first-ever LIVE cooking session tomorrow! If your pancakes have ever turned out flat… this is for you.

Apr 27•Akino Ogata