hey everyone,
I've been in Japan for about a year now, and one of my most valued relationships is one that I've made with the owners of a decent sized izakaya near where I live. I used to go eat there a lot due to convenience and also because the food is just delicious. Anyway, eventually I made friends with them and expressed my interest in cooking. The chef offered to teach me some washoku and I never looked back. Now I go into the restaurant to cook about three times a week and it's been a great experience. I don't get paid, but basically I get three things from them: 1. Professional Japanese cooking instruction. 2. Mandatory Japanese language practice. 3. Dinner on the house.
How sweet is that?
Now, I've heard that this is a common thing among foreigners. I've met a couple people with similar relationships and I was wondering if anyone on these forums has the same.
I'd like to hear a little bit about your experience.
窶堙ヲ窶堙ォ窶堋オ窶堋ュ窶堋ィ窶堙銀?堋ェ窶堋「窶堋オ窶堙懌?堋キツ!
I've been in Japan for about a year now, and one of my most valued relationships is one that I've made with the owners of a decent sized izakaya near where I live. I used to go eat there a lot due to convenience and also because the food is just delicious. Anyway, eventually I made friends with them and expressed my interest in cooking. The chef offered to teach me some washoku and I never looked back. Now I go into the restaurant to cook about three times a week and it's been a great experience. I don't get paid, but basically I get three things from them: 1. Professional Japanese cooking instruction. 2. Mandatory Japanese language practice. 3. Dinner on the house.
How sweet is that?
Now, I've heard that this is a common thing among foreigners. I've met a couple people with similar relationships and I was wondering if anyone on these forums has the same.
I'd like to hear a little bit about your experience.
窶堙ヲ窶堙ォ窶堋オ窶堋ュ窶堋ィ窶堙銀?堋ェ窶堋「窶堋オ窶堙懌?堋キツ!