Within the winding streets of Kyoto's geisha district, there lives a 16 year old girl named Kiyo. After failing to become a Maiko, an apprentice traditional Japanese performer, Kiyo works as the caterer for her troupe. This is the story of her daily life.
Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san It is also Known as: 舞妓さんちのまかないさん, The caterer at the Maiko Manor
Genres: Slice of Life , Cooking
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Cooking Papa is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: クッキングパパ, Cooking Papa
9. Nobunaga no Chef
Ken, a modern age chef, finds himself in back in the 16th century during the warring states period. Lacking any recollection of who he once was or how he arrived to such a time, he only has his knowledge and skills in cooking to rely on. But as he gains reputation for his incredible food, who else would come to demand his services than Oda Nobunaga himself.
Nobunaga no Chef is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 信長のシェフ, A Chef of Nobunaga
8. Hanasaku Iroha
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But it’s not quite going exactly as planned…
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6. Itezuru
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