I’m Asahi – yeees like the beer but it also means the rising sun, which is a bit more poetic. I was born in Japan but mostly grew up in England, until I went to university along the south coast of Wales. I ended up working in a job that didn’t fulfil me, so I decided to shake things up.
In October 2023 I went travelling around Japan for a year with my partner (pics at the bottom). I wanted to reconnect and do some soul searching. I had some big question marks in life – especially around my heritage and whether or not I wanted a creative career.
Somewhere along the line I had my lightbulb moment – I have always adored food. Especially home cooking, so that’s when I decided to start Mikusu Kitchen. As a way for me to connect deeper with Japanese home-cooking and to have a creative project to work on.
My recipes range from being quick and easy, to some which take a bit more time, but only when it’s worth it. All my recipes here are from my heart. Each time I create a post, I learn something new, and I feel my connection with Japan grow stronger.
I put a lot of effort into researching and testing the recipes so you can make them easily at home. Honestly nothing makes me happier than when someone cooks something from my blog! If you have any questions, feedback or thoughts, please get in touch. I’d really love to hear from you!
What does “Mikusu” mean?
Mikusu (ミクス) is the Japanese way of saying “mix” and like the word “hafu”, it can be used to describe someone with mixed heritage. I’m Japanese and British, so my kitchen is naturally a mix of both cultures. Hence – Mikusu Kitchen!
I started this blog with two goals in mind: to keep learning about Japanese cooking and to help you add a few Japanese meals into your life. If you got this far, I’m really glad you’re here. Thank you for reading and I hope to see you around again soon!
