Kanako Mathys

Born to a family running a Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) business in a rural area of Japan, Kanako has always been interested in food culture. After moving to the UK to live, she got hooked by such a “culturally-rich-food” cheese.

Kanako Mathys

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While bringing up her young children in the UK and Japan, Kanako studied about cheese and built up practical experience as a cheesemonger. In 2013, she set up a business named “Culture & Culture” with the mission to introduce Japanese people (and Japan itself) to the world of cheese, a food which is not widely available, yet, in a country which is one of the emerging cheese making nations! She is a published author of 「とっておきのイギリスチーズ – The very Special British Cheese – the first ever published Japanese language book specialised purely on British cheeses.

Published author

of 「とっておきのイギリスチーズ – The very Special British Cheese

Accredited trainer

The UK’s only Japanese language accredited cheese trainer.

Study Cheese with Kanako

Delve into the current Japanese cheese scene and apply newfound knowledge to enrich life in Japan. Kanako's bicultural expertise adds a unique touch, ensuring a delightful and enjoyable learning experience.

Culture & Culture | Level 1 Associate Certification – Virtual & In-Person

£225

Culture & Culture | Level Two Member Certification – Virtual

£560

Culture & Culture

Providing simple but sensational ways to enjoy your life through “culturally-rich” food: cheese.

Culture & Culture

Explore the Cotswolds' rich heritage with our cheese-themed events. Discover diverse cheeses, seasonal pairings, and traditional dishes in a fun setting!