About Yokohama Shunsaika

About the President

Yukiko Ichihara

President of Yokohama Shunsaika. Culinary researcher.

Fascinated by the depth of plums and the wisdom of our predecessors, she tells others about dishes made with Sugita Plums and works to popularize them, suggesting ideas for having a life with delicious and healthy Sugita Plums. She studied under Sachiko Norimatsu of Engaku Baikado, who is known as the Plum Lady.

Culinary researcher, nutritionist
Instructor at Asahi Culture Center, Yomiuri Culture Center
Instructor at Yokohama Craftspeople Assembly Hall
Instructor on plums throughout Yokohama / Cooking school and baking school instructor
Part-time instructor at Kanatech College Tobu