"The Housekeeper Who Can't Get Reservations" Appears in Makuhari for the First Time! "Tasan Shima Lecture ~How to Enjoy Meals with Family~" Scheduled for September 21 (Mon, Holiday)

Hotel New Otani Makuhari is pleased to announce that we will host "Shima Tasan Lecture ~How to Enjoy Meals with Family~" on Monday, September 21, 2026, featuring Shima Tasan, who has garnered significant attention and is active in various fields as a freelance housekeeper.

"The Housekeeper Who Can't Get Reservations" is a Hot Topic! What Makes Shima Tasan So Beloved?

Shima Tasan

Shima Tasan is widely featured in numerous TV programs and magazines, earning immense support from a broad range of generations. After starting her career as a freelance housekeeper, her almost magical ability to transform "usual ingredients" found in clients' refrigerators into exquisite dishes using the solid techniques she acquired at Michelin three-star restaurants and long-established French establishments spread by word-of-mouth, making her home-visit cooking services so popular that reservations became impossible to secure. Her efficiency in preparing multiple dishes within limited time, her practical and heartwarming recipes tailored for busy parents, and her unpretentious personality continue to captivate many fans.

In this event, Shima Tasan herself will take the stage to deliver a lecture themed "How to Enjoy Meals with Family." She will share valuable insights, exclusively available here, offering hints on how to relax and enjoy daily meals even amidst busy lives, along with practical ideas that can be immediately implemented at home.

Hotel Executive Chef Arranges Shima Tasan's Recipes into a Special Lunch Course!

Hotel New Otani Makuhari Executive Chef Takayuki Otake

Prior to the lecture, a special one-day-only lunch course will be prepared by Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Executive Chef Takayuki Otake, based on recipes devised by Shima Tasan. Please savor the exquisite flavors that fuse Shima Tasan's essence with the traditional techniques of Hotel New Otani, from appetizers to main courses and desserts. We promise a special time that will satisfy your senses, starting with a fulfilling meal followed by a heartwarming lecture.

Shima Tasan Profile

Born in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, in 1979. After graduating from high school, she graduated from Osaka Abeno Tsuji Culinary Institute and Tsuji Culinary Institute France in 1999. After training at Michelin three-star restaurant "Georges Blanc" and others, she worked as a chef for a total of 15 years at long-established French restaurants and bistros in Tokyo. She then began working as a freelance housekeeper. Her high skills and innovative ideas have attracted attention from numerous media outlets, earning her the title "The Housekeeper Who Can't Get Reservations."

Event Outline

Hotel New Otani Makuhari

"Shima Tasan Lecture ~How to Enjoy Meals with Family~"

https://www.newotani.co.jp/makuhari/event/2026/tasan/

[Date] September 21, 2026 (Monday, Holiday)

[Time] Reception (Doors Open) 11:00 AM / Meal 11:30 AM / Lecture 12:30 PM

[Venue] Tsuru-no-Ma (2nd Floor Banquet Hall)

[Price] ¥14,000 per person

*Price includes meal, drinks, lecture, tax, and service charge.

*Preschool children are not permitted.

*Seating will be at shared tables.

*Please note that cancellations are not accepted after payment.

[Reservations] Starting June 18, 2026 (Thursday) at 11:00 AM via the hotel website.

[Inquiries] Tel: 043-297-7676 (Banquet Reservation Direct Line Weekdays 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM / Weekends and Holidays 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)