Let's make this birthday one to remember.

78 years old (Born on March 05, 1947)

Happy Birthday, Harumi Kurihara! May your day be as delightful and comforting as your famous recipes that have warmed kitchens across Japan. Your charming TV appearances and bestselling cookbooks continue to inspire countless home cooks—turning kitchen disasters into delicious triumphs!

From mastering the art of simple yet elegant dishes to becoming everyone's favorite culinary guru, you've seasoned our lives with joy and flavor. Here's hoping this year brings you even more success (and fewer burnt pans)!

Wishing you laughter, love, and endless tasty adventures ahead—because let's face it: life is always better when you're cooking up happiness!