Ayako Narisawa
Ayako Narisawa（成澤文子）
Registered Dietitian / Culinary Professional
Winner of Nippon TV’s nationwide home-cooking competition, “Recipe Queen”
Japanese Food Guide
Discover Japanese Food, Ingredients & Home Cooking
I’m Ayako Narisawa, a registered dietitian and food creator based in Japan.
In these articles, I share the stories behind Japanese ingredients, everyday home cooking, seasonal dishes, and simple ideas for balanced meals. My hope is to help readers around the world discover the warmth, beauty, and practicality of Japanese food culture — from miso soup and dashi to bento, fermented seasonings, and home-style recipes
Daruma Kitchen
Daruma Kitchen
A Japanese food and culture project by a registered dietitian and a sushi chef.
Explore Japanese home cooking, sushi culture, ingredients, bento, and travel tips through Daruma Kitchen.
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Work With Ayako
I create recipes, nutrition articles, food styling, and Japanese food culture content for international readers.
As a Japanese registered dietitian, cookbook author, and food creator, I share practical and authentic ideas about Japanese home cooking, miso, dashi, bento, seasonal ingredients, and balanced everyday meals.
I am available for recipe development, nutrition writing, food styling, food photography, Japanese ingredient guides, and food culture projects for brands, media, publishers, and organizations.
For smooth and accurate communication, I prefer to discuss projects by email.
Please feel free to contact me about possible collaborations.
For recipe development, nutrition writing, food styling, or Japanese food culture projects, please see my services.