Atelier Cafe - Kamakura

I have been taking part in vegan wagashi and vegan shojin ryori cooking classes for several years. The classes have been held at different locations in Kamakura, but what I love most about them is that they are always small, offer plenty of hands-on time, and the pictures of the dishes are all excellent (including those by Mari Fujii, a renowned expert in shojin ryori). The themes of the classes have included ramen and gyoza, oyaki, holiday menus, and set menus. The students are a wonderful mix of Japanese and international participants, and older children are also welcome. It's a great experience to learn about shojin ryori in Kamakura, where many important Zen temples are located, and I always look forward to my classes. The instructors also recommend purchasing products from Japanese supermarkets or finding equivalents in your home country. If they are in Kamakura, they suggest taking a class at the Atelier Cafe Kamakura!

I have been taking classes in vegan Japanese desserts and vegan Buddhist cuisine for several years. The classes take place at various locations in Kamakura, but what I love most is the small class sizes, hands-on experience, and top-notch instructors (including Mari Fujii, a well-known expert in Buddhist cuisine). Topics covered in the classes range from Ramen and Gyoza to Oyaki, holiday meals, and special occasion menus. The students come from a diverse mix of Japanese and international backgrounds, and even older children are welcome to participate. It's truly a unique opportunity to learn about Buddhist cuisine in Kamakura, a city known for its many Zen temples. I always look forward to my classes! The instructors also give recommendations for purchasing ingredients in Japanese supermarkets or finding equivalents in your home country. If you find yourself in Kamakura, I highly recommend taking a class at Atelier Cafe Kamakura!