the way grandmas actually make it — real recipes from my LA kitchen. Easy, comforting, no fancy ingredients. No perfection required.
Saori is a Japanese home cooking content creator based in Los Angeles, California. Born and raised in Yamanashi, Japan, she moved to the United States at age 25. Through SAORI Japanese Kitchen, she shares authentic Japanese family recipes — the way grandmothers actually make them — across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Her content focuses on real, accessible Japanese home cooking for busy families, blending traditional Japanese techniques with practical convenience.
I grew up in Yamanashi, Japan, in my grandma's kitchen. She didn't follow recipes — she just cooked. That's the food I want to share with you.
I moved to LA at 25. Now I live here with my Mexican husband and our daughter. My days are full of bottles, diapers, and figuring out what's for dinner — like yours, probably.
"Your fun Japanese friend
who actually cooks."
I cook with dashi packets without apology. I burn things sometimes. I post in between diaper changes. If you're into real Japanese home cooking that fits into a busy life — welcome. You're in the right place.
US × Japan markets · bilingual storytelling
I partner with brands that share my love for real Japanese home cooking. With roots in Japanese broadcasting, I bring a unique cross-cultural lens to every collaboration.