TUITION

Japan Culinary Arts Academy offers professional training programs for chefs, culinary students,

and passionate food professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of Japanese cuisine.

Tuition varies depending on the course level, duration, and training schedule. Please review

the basic tuition information below and contact us

if you would like to receive a detailed course guide or discuss which program is right for you.

COURSE DETAILS	SILVER	BRONZE
Target	Experienced Professional Chefs	Beginners & Professional Chefs
Duration	JCAA Training + 3-Week Tokyo Mastery Program	2-Week Intensive or 4-Week Course
Training Hours	220 Hours*	80 Hours
Training Style	Advanced Hands-on Training	Hands-on Training
Class Size	Max. 3 Students, Usually 2	Max. 3 Students
Language Support	Included*	Included*
Curriculum	See curriculum below	See curriculum below
Certification	MAFF Silver Certification	MAFF Bronze Certification
Examination	Practical + Written	Practical + Written
Course Fee	USD 21,000 including Bronze Certification Training*	USD 6,500

*Silver training hours: 220 hours total, including Bronze, Silver, and restaurant training.

*Language Support includes: English interpreter, English textbook, and English recipes.

*Silver Only: USD 13,000
Available for students who already hold a MAFF Bronze Certificate from another institution.

Curriculum

Silver Curriculum	Bronze Curriculum
1. Advanced Fish Treatment	1. Fish Preparation
2. Kaiseki Cuisine	2. Dashi — Japanese soup stock and seasoning basics
3. Shojin Ryori — Buddhist vegetarian cuisine	3. Noodles — Ramen, Soba, or Udon
4. Regional Cuisine — Local Japanese culinary traditions	4. Grilled Dishes — Yakitori-style cooking
5. Advanced Techniques	5. Fried Dishes — Tempura, Katsu, and Donburi
6. Tea Ceremony & Japanese Cultural Activities — Tea ceremony, Shodo calligraphy, Kendo, and other cultural experiences	6. Japanese Sweets — Wagashi
7. Restaurant Training — Customized according to your goals and needs	7. Sake Brewery Visit
8. Seasonal Menu

What’s Included in the Course Fee

The course fee includes the essential training support and materials needed for your program.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

✓ Visa

✓ Professional Hands-on Training
✓ English Interpreter
✓ English Textbook
✓ English Recipes
✓ Uniform Rental
✓ Equipment Rental
✓ Knife Rental
✓ Practical & Written Examination
✓ MAFF Certification Support
✓ Graduation Certificate

NOT INCLUDED

• Accommodation
• Airfare
• Transportation
• Daily Meals
• Personal Insurance

Choose Your Certification Program

Bronze

Certification Training

USD 6,500

2-Week Intensive

or 4-Week Course

Build a strong foundation in Japanese cuisine through hands-on training in essential techniques, including fish preparation, dashi, noodles, grilled dishes, fried dishes, and Japanese sweets.

Silver

Certification Training

USD 21,000

Includes Bronze Certification Training.

Deepen your practical skills and cultural understanding through advanced Japanese cuisine training, including Kaiseki, Shojin Ryori, regional cuisine, restaurant training, and seasonal menu development.

Request Tuition Information

If you would like to receive more detailed tuition information, course schedules,

or guidance on which program best fits your goals, please contact us using the form below.

Our team will get back to you with the latest course details and available training options.