Why Kei started Person's Way
A personal shift from convenience food toward everyday meals that support balance.
Hello, I am Kei, a Japanese chef now living in Australia.
As a child, chocolates and candies felt like rewards from adults. I never questioned them. For years I cooked in restaurants, putting my heart into flavour — until 2020, when I could no longer ignore what I was serving: food built on sugar, additives, and ingredients I would not choose for myself.
I stepped away from that kitchen and toward preventive habits: meditation, far less sugar, two meals a day, and a slower respect for natural taste. Real food began to taste louder. Inner quiet followed.
Person's Way Umami Co is that purpose made practical. We share organic and natural products — starting with dashi as a cooking base — so everyday meals can nourish without chasing sweetness. Join us if you want cooking that supports a healthier, more balanced life.
What this means for you
Practical cooking, organic and natural ingredients, and less reliance on sugar — shared through products, recipes, and an open kitchen conversation.