Founded in 1882 Japan's Oldest Cooking School The History of Akahori Cooking School 1816 Founder: Minekichi Akahori Born in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture. At the age of 18, Minekichi traveled to Edo An anecdote was published in 1833 the newspaper: (now...
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Founded in 1882 Japan's Oldest Cooking School The History of Akahori Cooking School 1816 Founder: Minekichi Akahori Born in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture. At the age of 18, Minekichi traveled to Edo An anecdote was published in 1833 the newspaper: (now Tokyo) with his father. "He entered the mountains, caught a wild boar, butchered it Around this time, he began training at a himself, and ate it." From a young age, he was known restaurant in the town. as a culinary prodigy. 1882 On February 11th, he opened Japan's first home cooking school, "Akahori Kappo Kyōjō," in Nihonbashi, At the opening ceremony, hamburg steak was served. It is said to be the prototype of the dish commonly made in households today. The Kappo Kyōjō (cooking school) of that time. The admission application form from that time 1887 Began the first classes in Japan to incorporate Western cuisine. 1899 The third generation, kichimatsu, served as the head chef for both Emperor Meiji and Emperor Taisho. 1902 Consider
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