Gut-Healthy Japanese Fermentation Workshop

Online Japanese Fermentation Workshop
Gut-Healthy Japanese Cooking & Fermented Foods
The Ultimate Gut-Health Superfood: Master the Art of Japanese Koji Fermentation

Presented by Active ZEN
Led by a Gut Health Advocate & Japanese Cooking / Fermentation Expert (20+ Years Experience)

🌿 Reset Your Body From the Inside Out
Gut Health starts with what you eat daily.
In this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop, you will discover the traditional fermentation culture
behind many Japanese foods and seasonings—and how it supports gut health, energy, and everyday vitality.
Slow down. Reconnect with your body.
Bring balance, natural energy, and deep umami into your daily life.
This is your moment to reset—from the inside out.

🍵 What You Will Experience
In this small-group online class, you will:
✨ Make your own Salt Koji (Shio-Koji)
✨ Learn the basics of Japanese fermentation culture
✨ Understand how Koji is used in everyday Japanese cooking
✨ Discover simple ways to enhance flavor and gut-friendly meals
Whether you’re interested in Japanese culture, fermentation,
or simply want to bring more flavor and balance into your everyday cooking, this workshop is a perfect starting point.

🌸 Event Details
✔ June 28, 2026 (Sunday)
✔ 17:00 – 18:00 (PST) / 20:00 – 21:00 (EST)
✔ Online (Zoom)
✔ Beginner-friendly (No cooking experience required)
✔ Real-time AI translation (multilingual support)
✔ Small-group interactive format

🍶 The Flow (60 min)
① Introduction (5 min)
② Instructor’s Journey: Food as Self-Care (5 min)
③ What is Koji? The Science of Gut Health (10 min)
④ Hands-on: Make Your Own Shio-Koji (15 min)
⑤ Everyday Biohacking: Umami & Simple Recipes (15 min)
⑥ Q&A + Wrap-up (10 min)

👩‍🍳 Instructor
Saki Yamaguchi
Gut Health Advocate | Japanese Cooking & Fermentation Expert
✔ 20+ years experience in food industry
✔ 10+ years teaching experience
✔ Certified fermentation specialist & food expert
✔ Over 1,000 students taught globally
Her philosophy:
“Food is life.”
She teaches how simple, natural food choices can restore health, mental balance, and long-term well-being.

👥 Who This Is For
✔ Busy professionals experiencing stress, fatigue, or brain fog
✔ Anyone focusing on gut health, digestion, or energy
✔ Wellness-focused individuals interested in clean eating
✔ Food lovers curious about Japanese culinary traditions
✔ Absolute beginners (no cooking experience needed)
✔ Anyone building sustainable health habits

💡 What You Will Gain
✔ Your own homemade Shio-Koji (fermented umami base)
✔ A simple daily habit that supports gut health & digestion
✔ Natural ways to enhance everyday meals (no additives)
✔ A deeper awareness of body–mind balance through food
✔ A sustainable approach to healthy living
After the session, you may feel:
✔ lighter
✔ more energized
✔ more connected to your body

🌿 About This Experience
This is not a technical or complicated cooking class.
Even if you think:
“I’m not a good cook” or “I don’t have time”
You are warmly welcome.
We believe healthy habits should be:
✔ simple
✔ joyful
✔ sustainable
Food is the ultimate form of self-care.

🌿 What You Will Make
Shio-Koji (Fermented Salt & Umami Base)
✔ Easy to prepare in 15 minutes
✔ Ready to use in 5–7 days
✔ Replaces salt or soy sauce in everyday cooking
✔ Enhances meats, vegetables, soups, and dressings
✔ Vegan & gluten-free adaptable

🥣 Requirements
✔ Rice Koji (150g)
✔ Salt (50g)
✔ Water (240g)
✔ Mixing bowl
✔ Clean storage container (500–800ml)
✔ Alcohol spray (for sanitizing tools)
💡 Don’t worry—Koji is easy to find online (Amazon or Japanese/Asian grocery stores).
Shopping links will be provided after registration.

💡 Before the Workshop
✔ Prepare all ingredients before the session
✔ Set up a clean, comfortable workspace
✔ Have your container ready

【🌿 About Active ZEN】
Active ZEN brings traditional Japanese cultural wisdom into modern, fast-paced life. Through tea ceremony, fermentation, and other mindful traditions, we offer practical, actionable tools for calm, clarity, and physical balance—specifically tailored for busy global professionals and high-performers.

**【**👩‍🦰About the Organizer】
Kaori is based in Tokyo, Japan, and is originally from Kanazawa. Founder of Active ZEN and a former international flight crew member with ANA (All Nippon Airways).

She currently runs career development programs in Japan and creates Japanese cultural experiences for people living overseas. Kaori has traveled to over 50 countries and enjoys cultural exchange, language exchange, traveling, and cooking.

【💬Notice】
Photos and videos may be taken during the event and shared on our website or social media at a later date.

If you prefer not to appear in any photos or videos, please inform the organizer in advance.
Please kindly note that cancellations should be made via Meetup at least 2 days before the event.

If the event is canceled or rescheduled by the organizer, a full refund will be issued or a new date will be offered.

A recording of the session will be provided for 7 days as an optional courtesy for participants who are unable to attend.
Refund requests must be submitted via Meetup messaging prior to the event start time.

💡 Reserve Your Spot
Seats are limited.
✔ Beginner-friendly
✔ Solo participants welcome
✔ Warm and supportive environment
👉 Join us and experience Japanese fermentation as a Gut-Healthy Ritual for everyday life.