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

*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

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

✓ 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
• Visa
• 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.