Akino Ogata
Japanese Home-Cooking Author | YouTube Creator | Cultural Bridge
Creator of Kitchen Princess Bamboo (360K+ Subscribers Jan. 2026)
Key Topics
・Japanese Home Cooking for Beginners
・Seasonal Japanese Food & Culture
・Everyday Japanese Pantry, Ingredients & Techniques
・Mindful Cooking & Slow Living
・Cross-Cultural Food Education
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Current Project
“Effortless Japanese Cooking” (Tuttle Publishing, 2026 fall)
160 pages / 100 recipes / Global release planned
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Media Highlights
・360,000+ YouTube subscribers
・Audience spans the United States, India, Canada, and Australia followed by Asia and Europe
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Contact
Media Inquiries:
info@princessbamboo.com
Official YouTube Channel:
Kitchen Princess Bamboo
Official Website:
princessbamboo.com
Location:
Nara, Japan
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Suggested Uses for This Press Kit
・Podcast guest applications
・Media interviews
・Publisher promotions
・Brand collaborations
・Speaking engagements
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Short Bio
Akino Ogata is a Japanese home-cooking author and YouTube creator behind Kitchen Princess Bamboo, a global channel introducing everyday Japanese food in English. Based in Nara, Japan, she shares simple, soulful recipes that connect culture, seasonality, and mindful living.
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Full Bio
Akino Ogata is a Japanese home-cooking author, recipe developer, and international YouTube creator best known for her channel “Kitchen Princess Bamboo”, with over 350,000 subscribers worldwide. Based in historic Nara, Japan, Akino introduces authentic everyday Japanese food in English, making traditional flavors approachable for home cooks around the globe.
With a background in pastry and years of experience in global business, Akino bridges Japanese culinary wisdom with modern, busy lifestyles. Her work focuses on simple techniques, respect for nature and the seasons, and the comfort of home-cooked food. In 2026, she will release her first English-language Japanese cookbook with Tuttle Publishing, sharing not only recipes but also cultural stories and kitchen traditions passed down through generations.
Through video, writing, and teaching, Akino continues her lifelong mission: to connect Japan and the world through the quiet power of everyday home cooking. She demystifies Japanese cuisine that is often perceived as complex and makes it accessible to anyone, anywhere.