Healing Okinawa Cooking Experience & Retreat
Hi, I’m Haruka — a certified gut health coach, Japanese fermented foods and medicinal cooking specialist, and Okinawa Food & Safety Manager based in Ogimi Village, Okinawa.
After overcoming binge eating disorder caused by strict calorie counting, I now focus on mindful cooking with minimal additives. I teach how to create nourishing, balanced meals using Okinawa’s seasonal ingredients and traditional Japanese superfoods. Through my retreats and cooking experiences, I guide others toward better gut health while helping them reconnect with the joy of food.
Why I Created This Okinawa Cooking Experience
3 Pillars of Okinawa Healing Kitchen
🤝 Community Connection
Okinawa Healing Kitchen offers a welcoming space to meet like-minded friends and a community you’ll want to return to. Includes FREE Facebook Group access!
🍵 Japanese Medicinal & Fermented Foods
Experience the flavors of seasonal Okinawan produce, traditional superfoods like Koji, and local medicinal ingredients that nourish body and soul.
🔥 Ignite Your Health Habits
More than a cooking experience or retreat—our journey inspires and empowers you to take simple, effective steps toward better gut health.
Explore Ogimi with Us: Walk, Relax, and Cook
Okinawan Fermentation & Healing Cooking with Grandma
Discover an authentic Okinawan cooking experience with my local grandma friend in Ōgimi Village.
We blend traditional recipes with Japanese fermented foods and medicinal ingredients to nourish your gut and body. More than an experience, it’s a welcoming community where you can connect, learn, and return again and again.
Mindful Eating & Healing Cooking Retreat
Join our intimate retreat in Okinawa—a cozy, healing space where you'll reconnect with your body and food. Through gut health education, mindful eating practices, present-moment meditation, and hands-on cooking experiences, you'll nourish both your mind and gut in a supportive and peaceful environment.
Ogimi Walking Tour
Discover the heart of northern Okinawa with our small-group walking tour in Ogimi—an immersive journey through local history, traditional village life, and the quiet beauty of the natural landscape. Along the way, we’ll explore hidden cultural sites, learn about the local lifestyle, and take time to truly connect with the rhythms of this peaceful island village.
My cooking experience and mini retreat take place in a peaceful village setting in Ōgimi — just 10 minutes south of the beautiful Okuma Beach. It’s a quiet escape from the city where you can slow down, savor local flavors, and reconnect with yourself. I’m also happy to share recommendations for things to do while you're up here — from scenic spots to hidden local gems!
Where is your cooking experience and retreat hosted?
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Contact Us
Ready to join an experience or just curious? Contact us, and we’ll happily help you.