Thanks for stopping by. At Yujin Izakaya, we're all about making Japanese home cooking easy, cozy, and downright tasty. That applies not just to food but also to your experience using our site. We believe everyone should feel comfy, included, and respected here, whether browsing miso soup recipes or reading about our crispy gyoza secrets.
Our Promise
We aren’t perfect, but we care. Our team works hard to make sure this site is friendly for people of all abilities. If you use a screen reader, keyboard navigation, zoom features, voice controls, or anything else to make online life smoother, you’re welcome here.
We’ve cooked up this site with care. Every heading, button, color choice, and text has been thoughtfully added. Recipes aren’t just meant to feed your stomach, they should feed your curiosity, your creativity, and your sense of comfort, no matter how you access them.
Things We Do
- Our site uses easy-to-read fonts with good contrast so text feels kind to the eyes.
- Buttons and links are clear, simple, and large enough to tap without stress.
- Images come with written descriptions for visitors using screen readers.
- All videos that might appear will have captions, so no one misses out on anything delicious.
- The site supports keyboard-only navigation. No mouse? No problem.
- We avoid color-only information — colorblind users deserve the same helpful content.
- We test often to keep everything smooth, not just pretty.
Stuff We're Still Working On
No dish gets perfect seasoning the first time. Same goes for websites. Some older recipes may be missing image descriptions. Some layout parts may feel wonky if you're zoomed in really close. A few buttons might need clearer labeling for screen readers. We notice things every week, and we tweak often.
Your Feedback Helps Us Grow
We love hearing from you, not just about recipes but also about how you use the site. If something doesn't work or feels frustrating, let us know. That’s how we learn. We want this digital kitchen to feel welcoming to every guest who stops by.
Tell us if:
- Text is hard to read
- Links don't behave how they should
- You find bugs or broken stuff
- Keyboard navigation gets stuck
- You can’t get where you need to go
- Anything just feels "off" or inaccessible
Write to us at contact@yujinizakaya.com.sg. We read every message like a treasured handwritten note. Really.
How We Build With Accessibility in Mind
Every time we write a new post, upload a photo, or share a tip, we ask ourselves: “Could someone enjoy this without seeing, hearing, touching, or even fully understanding English?” That shapes everything we create.
We try to make sure:
- Ingredients are named clearly, not hidden in fluffy wording
- Instructions use plain step-by-step writing, not clever twists that confuse
- Buttons speak their purpose
- Pages load cleanly, even on slow connections
We also use tools like:
- Contrast checkers
- Screen reader simulations
- Accessibility plugins during development
- Plain-language tools to catch tricky phrases
We avoid clutter. No flashing banners. No pop-ups blocking your screen. No annoying click-traps. Just recipes, stories, and a warm kitchen welcome.
Our Design Philosophy
Japanese food celebrates simplicity. So does our design. Space to breathe, clean layouts, nothing too busy. We want your eyes, ears, hands, or assistive tech to move easily, like chopsticks gliding across a lacquered tray.
We use:
- Plenty of white space
- Bold headings for quick scanning
- Clear paths from one recipe to the next
- Consistent layout — no surprises from page to page
No matter how you arrive, through screen reader, phone browser, voice search, or keyboard, the food and fun stay the same.
Device-Friendly Approach
Phones, tablets, laptops, even smart fridges (yes, someone tried once), our recipes work on whatever you’ve got. We check our site across devices and screen sizes. Font scales up. Layout flexes. Buttons stay tappable. You won’t need to squint or swipe endlessly.
Zooming in? You won’t lose the sidebar. Shrinking down? You won’t miss the recipe card. We keep things centered, focused, and adjustable.
What You’ll Never Find Here
You won’t find autoplay music. No strobe effects. No confusing CAPTCHA puzzles that ask you to click every picture with a bicycle. We avoid flashing, flickering, or other features that might make visitors uncomfortable.
Complex menus? Gone. Busy footers? Nope. Hover-only content? Never. We serve our content like our dishes: balanced, mindful, satisfying.
Plain Language Recipes
Nothing ruins a good recipe like overstuffed directions. We believe in cooking that speaks clearly. Whether you’re reading with eyes or listening with ears, you should be able to follow each step.
That’s why our recipes use:
- Short sentences
- Numbered steps
- Real ingredients (no “magical elixirs”)
- Everyday cooking verbs
We skip the fluff. You get to the good stuff faster.
Visual Design Choices
Food is beautiful. But that beauty needs to serve function too. Our design choices don’t just make things look pretty, they help people understand and engage with what we share.
Color is never the only way we share meaning. We don’t rely on red to say “stop” or green to say “go.” Instead, we add symbols, labels, or text cues.
Photos have clear contrast, and everyone gets a description tag. We describe the sizzle, the steam, or the shimmer on that teriyaki glaze, because flavor lives in the details.
Screen Reader Friendliness
We love screen reader users. Our site is designed with accessible headings, alt text, readable labels, and ARIA roles (when needed) so voice navigation flows smoothly.
You should hear what you expect to hear. We avoid empty labels. We don’t trap your focus. Buttons act like buttons, not mysterious mystery zones.
Forms come with helpful instructions. Navigation menus stay simple. Recipe cards are clearly marked. Screen readers should say things like “Step 3: Add soy sauce,” not “Div block 17.”
Keyboard Navigation
You won’t need a mouse to enjoy our site. Tab, arrow, enter, escape, we support all the keys that matter. Focus indicators (those helpful outlines that show where you are) stay visible. Dropdowns don’t trap you. Interactive elements are easy to spot.
Skip links at the top of each page let you jump right to content. Who wants to tab through every menu item just to see a tofu recipe?
Inclusive Images & Recipes
Representation matters. Food brings people together, and so should visuals. You’ll find a variety of hands, tools, dishes, and scenes across our photography. We highlight cultural origins respectfully and give proper context to ingredients or traditions.
Recipes stay mindful of dietary needs. Many include tips for gluten-free, vegan, or low-sodium versions. Allergies are noted where possible. If something’s spicy, we say so. If it’s raw, we make that clear.
Ongoing Learning
This isn’t a one-time recipe. Accessibility is more like a simmering pot, you check, you adjust, you taste again. We stay in touch with accessibility news, community feedback, and changing standards.
That means:
- Reviewing new posts before publishing
- Running audits on site code
- Learning from users with lived experience
- Saying sorry when we miss something, and fixing it fast
We don’t claim mastery. We just try to improve, day by day, dish by dish.
Legal Bits (But Friendly)
We aim to meet or exceed recognized accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1 AA. We follow guidelines laid out by the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) and the Singapore Government Digital Services Standards, but also add our own flavor of clarity and kindness.
That said, we understand that guidelines can’t capture every experience. If something on our site doesn’t work the way you need it to, we want to hear about it.
Contact Us
Spot a bug? Stuck on a page? Want to suggest a better way for your tech to read our tofu dumpling guide?
Send us a quick note at contact@yujinizakaya.com.sg. We promise to treat your feedback like a handwritten family recipe, with gratitude and full attention.
We may take up to 72 hours to respond, but often it's quicker. You deserve answers that aren’t automated, rushed, or cold. We reply like humans who care. Because we do.
We believe everyone deserves a seat at the table. That includes digital tables. So whether you're here for inspiration, learning, joy, or just trying to figure out what to do with leftover daikon, we're honored to share space with you.
Thanks for visiting. You’re always welcome in our kitchen.