Nippon Viajero

Mexican Culinary Consultant, Recipe Developer & Cookbook Author Based in Japan

Nippon Viajero is a culinary cultural project by Vanessa a Mexican-American chef and author living in Hayama, Japan. She explores how Mexican food can be adapted to local ingredients, seasons, and small cooking spaces. Founded in 2017 Nippon Viajero has nurtured a platform where diverse communities can come together to create, experience, and learn. In late 2025 her debut was cookbook released. Featuring a collection of 50 plus mexican recipes adapted for Japan. Shipping available in Japan & the US.

She supports brands, publishers, and home cooks discover cuisine through recipe development, cultural consulting, and culinary storytelling adapted for international audiences.

explore our cookbook

work with me (coming soon)

NEW in La Tiendita!

This summer we are launching our Hayama Taco Box. Enjoy our delicious tacos at your next beach day.

Only available for pick up in Hayama at our Moshimo Cafe location. 3 minutes from Morito Beach!

July 4th through August 30th

SHOP THE TACO BOXES

Kitchen Takeover Vol. 6

Nippon Viajero × Dark Arts Coffee Japan

July 16–20, 2026

For five days only, Nippon Viajero is taking over the Dark Arts kitchen with a limited Mexican menu featuring handmade tacos, seasonal specials, and summer-inspired flavors.

Pair your meal with Dark Arts’ specialty coffee and enjoy a taste of Mexico in the heart of Hayama.

🌮 Handmade Tacos
🔥 Limited Seasonal Specials
☕ Specialty Coffee
🌱 Vegan Options Available

Location: Dark Arts Coffee Japan, Hayama
Dates: July 16–20, 2026

Available while supplies last.

Under the Palmo

海の家ポップアップ

Join Nippon Viajero this summer at Under the Palmo Umi no Ie in Hayama for a special series of beachfront pop-ups.

Enjoy authentic Mexican tacos, seasonal specials, and vegan options just steps from the ocean.

Dates

July 28
August 4
August 18
August 25

Hours
12:00 – 22:00

Perfect for lunch, sunset drinks, and summer evenings by the beach.

No reservation required.

この夏、葉山の Under the Palmo 海の家にて、Nippon Viajeroの期間限定ポップアップを開催します。

本格メキシカンタコスや季節限定メニュー、ヴィーガン対応メニューを海の目の前でお楽しみいただけます。

開催日

7月28日
8月4日
8月18日

営業時間
12:00〜22:00

ランチやサンセットタイム、夏の海辺でのひとときにぜひお立ち寄りください。

ご予約は不要です。

The Cookbook

This cookbook was created for people living in Japan who love Mexican food but struggle with ingredient availability, seasonality, and authenticity. It offers practical recipes, cultural context, and flexible techniques designed for japanese kitchens.

Why this cookbook?

Cook Mexican food with ingredients available in Japan
Understand culture, not just recipes
Designed for home cooks and mexican food enthusiasts
Vegan and Vegetarian friendly!
Japanese version coming soon

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shop the cookbook USA only

Why Nippon Viajero?

Nippon Viajero exists to build cultural understanding through food. By sharing Mexican cuisine in a Japanese context, this project creates space for learning, adaptation, and connection — whether through a recipe, a workshop, or a shared meal. Over our years cooking in Japan we have hosted hundreds of cooking workshops, corporate team building experiences, cultural events, private chefs services, and pop ups. Though the cooking workshops have been paused, you can still book private experiences through the services page.

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Public response to the cookbook

I have been looking for a way to reconnect to my roots and was excited when I found Nippon Viajero. The book is a guide on how to cook Mexican food in Japan. It is now part of my collection.

Japan resident