In this episode of Beyond the Board, host Sonya Gafsi Oblisk sits down with Kimono Mom founder Moe to explore her remarkable journey, from her early career as a geisha to becoming a global content creator, and how her passion for Japanese home cooking ultimately led to a product on Whole Foods Market shelves. YouTube Apple podcast Spotify Amazon music  

SAN-J, the legacy Japanese soy sauce producer since 1804, has continued its collaboration with global creator Kimono Mom aka Moe. San-J x Kimono Mom have developed two new variations of their seminal product release UMAMI SAUCE. Read more

1804年創業の老舗醤油メーカーSAN-Jは、世界的なクリエイター、MoeことKimono Momとのコラボレーションを継続しています。SAN-JとKimono Momは、 彼らの代表作であるUMAMI SAUCEの新たなバリエーションを2種類開発しました。 続きを読む   着物ママが全米各地でうまみソースのサンプリングを実施中！11月のスケジュールはこちらです。ぜひ着物ママに直接会いに来て、うまみソースをゲットしてくださいね！  

As a teenage geisha-in-training, Moe developed a deep respect for Kyoto’s cultural traditions—especially its food. Years later, as a new mom seeking connection, she began sharing snippets of her daily life and home cooking online. Dressed in her kimono and joined by her spirited daughter, Sutan, Moe’s gentle approach to Japanese cooking quickly captured hearts around the world.　Read more

Last weekend, I walked into my neighborhood Lunds & Byerlys and smiled as never before in the countless times I’ve been through those doors.There in front of me stood Moe, the creator of the Kimono Mom cooking channel I’ve followed for years on YouTube, where she has 3 million subscribers and millions more on social media platforms like Instagram. Read more

If you ask an indie pop fan about Japanese Breakfast, they may start spewing song titles like “Boyish,” “Be Sweet,” and other hits from the band by that name. Without the second capital letter, however, the phrase simply refers to stuff that people in Japan eat for a morning meal. Read More

Miso soup is one of the most comforting dishes out there. Fortunately, it doesn’t take a ton of effort to make, since it just requires dashi (a clear soup base of dried bonito flakes and dried kelp), tofu, seaweed, green onion, and of course, miso. But you will want to abide by a few rules so that your soup tastes like the Goldilocks version you were hoping for. Read More

UMAMI SAUCE founder Moe Yamada a.k.a. Kimono Mom joined Good Day DC to share more on her delicious creation. Read more

The viral sensation Kimono Mom gives a cooking lesson to Dayna Devon and KTLA’s own Gene Kang! With her passion for authentic Japanese dishes, Kimon Mom has earned fans like Michael B. Jordan, Benny Blanco, and more. Now, with her new Umami Sauce, foodies all around the globe can have a taste of the Kimono Mom magic! Read more

Moe, also known as Kimono Mom, is a woman who embodies the essence of traditional Japanese culture. Simultaneously, she embraces the modernity of today’s world. This geisha –turned social media sensation captivates audiences with a blend of traditional elegance and contemporary motherhood. With nearly six million followers across Instagram and YouTube, Moe’s journey from a young maiko (geisha trainee) in Kyoto to an influential content creator in Tokyo is a testament to her resilience and adaptability.  Read more   Summer 2024 – Metropolis Japan