Learn Shojin Ryori Vegetarian Cuisine from a Monk

On the grounds of the tranquil Jokokuji Temple in Akasaka, Tokyo is Akasaka Teran, a cooking school where you'll learn all about shojin vryori, Buddhist vegetarian cuisine, from a temple monk. First, learn the Buddhist teachings and mindset behind this cuisine, then make a shojin ryori meal of your own with seasonal ingredients. Enjoy your meal at the temple's main hall, then reflect on the experience over tea and sweets. This healing experience will fill you with a sense of gratitude for the blessings of nature and the people around you.