Vegan & Shojin style cooking Meetup

TOFU & seasonal vegetables : Vegetarian & vegan Japanese home cooking workshop
Learn about the basics of making traditional Japanese style vegetarian/vegan cooking.
We will make 10 dishes with seasonal vegetables and Tofu with various flavors and cooking methods.
You will also learn many sauces and dressings ideas using soy sauce, miso, vinegar, and other seasonings, which can be arranged and applied in a variety of ways.
In this workshop, 93-year-old Miyo-sensei will introduce the dishes which she used to make. She has a lot of experience in Japanese home cooking. In addition to various hobbies such as calligraphy, flower arrangement and haiku, she has taught the art of the Japanese tea ceremony for more than 30 years. She will happily share her savoir-faire and her years of cultural experience.

The workshop are interpreted in English by experienced assistant. Various explanations and food-related resources about the ingredients and dishes will also be provided.

A variety of Noodles & fermentation recipes ideas by Yuko Ose sensei
Yuko Ose is a specialist in Japanese fermentation and Koji.
With over 35 years of teaching experience and more than 40 published books, including works on miso, she is also active in educational programs, sharing the importance of food culture in schools.

In this workshop, a variety of noodles and fermentation recipes ideas are introduced. Yuko is happy to teach us the countless benefits of fermented foods, and also many different ideas of preparing the noodles.

Program
• 16:00 Reception, introduction of the instructor and staff
• Presentation on fermentation, koji, and miso and also varieties of Noodles recipes ideas
• 16:30 Cooking preparation, demonstrations, and table setting
• 18:00 Dinner and dessert
• 19:00 Closing

Participation: 5000 yen.
For reservations, please contact us by email: ateliercafekamakura@gmail.com

Atelier-Café in Kamakura
Learn, make, and enjoy OYAKI, healthy & traditional vegetarian dumpling.　ヘルシーなベジタリアン「おやき」を楽しみましょう！
During your visit to Kamakura, take a break and join our hands-on cooking experience.
Taught by 93-year-old Miyo-sensei, who grew up in Nagano, with English & French-speaking assistant.

• Healthy and Natural!
  We use seasonal vegetables and fermented seasonings like miso and soy sauce. No additives or preservatives—100% homemade and vegan.
• Discover Traditional Japanese Cooking
  OYAKI has a long history and is a local specialty of Nagano. You’ll learn authentic methods passed down through generations.
• Fun Cultural Exchange
  Meet new people and enjoy cross-cultural conversations in a relaxed, home-style setting.
• Great Location
  Conveniently located between Kamakura Station and Yuigahama Beach. (13 min walk from the Station / 7 min to Beach) Perfect for lunch, a snack, or dinner before or after sightseeing.
• 4 types of oyaki
  We make the dumpling with ingredients such as carrot, burdock root (gobo), eggplant, daikon radish, fried tofu, and sweet red beans (azuki). Recipes provided in English and Japanese.

Participation is 1,500 yen, which includes 4 handmade OYAKI dumplings and tea.

Schedule

• Weekends in August [Saturdays Aug 9, 16, 23, 30. Sundays Aug 10, 17, 24, 31]
• 1st and 2nd weekends of each month starting in September

Demonstration of making the fillings starts at : 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 (Please choose the time)

Reservation Required (at least 24 hours in advance)
Please contact us by e-mail with the date & time.
ateliercafekamakura@gmail.com
Exact location will be provided upon reservation confirmation.

Atelier-Café in Kamakura
Learn, make, and enjoy OYAKI, healthy & traditional vegetarian dumpling.　ヘルシーなベジタリアン「おやき」を楽しみましょう！
During your visit to Kamakura, take a break and join our hands-on cooking experience.
Taught by 93-year-old Miyo-sensei, who grew up in Nagano, with English & French-speaking assistant.

• Healthy and Natural!
  We use seasonal vegetables and fermented seasonings like miso and soy sauce. No additives or preservatives—100% homemade and vegan.
• Discover Traditional Japanese Cooking
  OYAKI has a long history and is a local specialty of Nagano. You’ll learn authentic methods passed down through generations.
• Fun Cultural Exchange
  Meet new people and enjoy cross-cultural conversations in a relaxed, home-style setting.
• Great Location
  Conveniently located between Kamakura Station and Yuigahama Beach. (13 min walk from the Station / 7 min to Beach) Perfect for lunch, a snack, or dinner before or after sightseeing.
• 4 types of oyaki
  We make the dumpling with ingredients such as carrot, burdock root (gobo), eggplant, daikon radish, fried tofu, and sweet red beans (azuki). Recipes provided in English and Japanese.

Participation is 1,500 yen, which includes 4 handmade OYAKI dumplings and tea.

Schedule

• Weekends in August [Saturdays Aug 9, 16, 23, 30. Sundays Aug 10, 17, 24, 31]
• 1st and 2nd weekends of each month starting in September

Demonstration of making the fillings starts at : 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 (Please choose the time)
Hands-on session takes about 30 minutes.
Reservation Required (at least 24 hours in advance)
Please contact us by e-mail with the date & time.
ateliercafekamakura@gmail.com
Exact location will be provided upon reservation confirmation.
参加お申込みは、e-メールでお願いします。