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Shojin Ryori Buddhist Cuisine Cooking Class in Tokyo

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Discover the art of Shojin Ryori, the traditional plant-based cuisine of Zen Buddhist monks. I invite you to my home kitchen to learn how to create authentic  shojin ryori meal with seasonal ingredients! Experience ・ Authentic Shojin Ryori : Master the art of 800-year-old Zen Buddhist vegan cuisine. ・ 100% Gluten-Free : Cook with confidence using seasonal, allergen-friendly ingredients. ・ Local Home Experience : Join me in a real Japanese kitchen in Setagaya, near Shibuya. ・ Market Tour Option : Discover local ingredients with a guided supermarket visit. Experience Details Finding vegan food in Japan can be challenging, but Buddhist monks have been following plant-based diets for over 800 years. Shojin ryori, traditional Buddhist meals, are naturally vegetarian and often vegan, healthy, and full of flavor. Join me in my home in Setagaya, Tokyo, for a hands-on cooking class in an authentic Japanese kitchen. Together, you’ll prepare a seasonal, multi-course vegan meal, including spec...
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Vegan & Gluten-free Japanese cooking class in Tokyo | Yuka's Forest Kitchen

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  I'm a certified cooking instructor specializing in healthy Japanese cuisine, teaching in English. In 2023 & 2024 I conducted cooking workshops in 9 countries in Oceania, Asia and Europe. I usually host classes at home in the peaceful and cozy Oyamadai neighborhood, located just a 20-minute train ride from Shibuya, Tokyo. In the class, I teach Japanese cooking skills and seasonal menus using fresh seasonal vegetables (mostly organic or pesticide-free), traditional Japanese seasonings and additive-free products. I also focus on classes for people with dietary restrictions, such as vegans and gluten-free people, so that everyone can enjoy their meals together. In the past, I had many dietary restrictions such as wheat, milk, eggs. I also supported foreign colleagues with food allergies and religious dietary needs. During those times, When I traveled abroad, people were so nice and made sure I had something to eat. I'll never forget that, so I wanted to do the same for foreig...
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