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2026.6.13 PR
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"Learning from Setsuko Sugimoto: Summer Meals at a Kyoto Merchant Household" will be held at [Ajiwai-kan] on Sunday, September 20

On Sunday, September 20, 2026, the event “Learning from Setsuko Sugimoto: Summer Meals in Kyoto Merchant Families” will be held at the Kyoto Food Culture Museum · Ajiwai-kan (Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture), a 2-minute walk from JR Tanbaguchi Station. The event will feature Setsuko Sugimoto—a culinary researcher and Secretary-General of the Nara-ya Memorial Sugimoto Family Preservation Society (a public interest incorporated foundation)—as the instructor. She will give a talk and lead a cooking class centered on the theme of “everyday meals” as passed down through Kyoto’s merchant families.

This is a valuable opportunity to learn about the flavors rooted in Kyoto’s way of life—such as obanzai dishes made with summer vegetables and dried ingredients—while also gaining insight into the wisdom of using ingredients without waste and the spirit of cherishing the seasons. Why not spend some special time experiencing Kyoto’s everyday culture?

 

 

Cooking Scenes

Date and Time: Sunday, September 20, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (scheduled to end)
Venue: Kyoto Food Culture Museum · Ajikai-kan
Target: Junior high school students and older
Participation Fee: 4,000 yen per person
Instructor / Culinary Expert; Setsuko Sugimoto, Executive Director of the Nara-ya Memorial Sugimoto Family Preservation Society (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)

Contents
① A talk by Setsuko Sugimoto on the theme of “Everyday Meals” as passed down through merchant families in Kyoto
② Cooking demonstration by Setsuko Sugimoto
③ Cooking Class, Tasting

● Summer Menu in Kyoto (Cooking Class Curriculum)
One Soup, Two Side Dishes
・Cucumber Broth with Shredded Cucumber
・Fully Ripe "Kyoto Temari" Tomatoes and Myoga with Ginger and Sweet-and-Sour Dressing
・Tempura of conger eel, Kamo eggplant, and Manganji chili peppers
・Purple Red Riding Hood Mixed Rice / Shibazuke
・Seasonal fruits

*Please note that the ingredients used and the menu may be subject to last-minute changes due to supply issues.
*Takeout not available
*We cannot accommodate allergy requests.

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Learning from Setsuko Sugimoto: Summer Meals at a Kyoto Merchant Family’s Table

  • Learning from Setsuko Sugimoto: Summer Meal Planning for the Whole Family
  • Application Period: Through Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
    Number of Participants: 32 *Registration will close once capacity is reached.
    Inquiries
    Phone: 075-321-8680 (Kyoto Food Culture Museum · Ajikai-kan / 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. *Closed Wednesdays)
    Fax: 075-321-8690
    E-MAIL／info@kyo-ajiwaikan.com
    Application / For more information, please visit the special website below.
  • https://ajiwaikan.stores.jp/items/6a211aa26d85d714620f7cbf
The information is subject to change. Please contact each store or facility directly for the latest information.
All prices include tax.
*If you notice any errors in the content or information about store closures, please let us know at info@leafkyoto.co.jp.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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