Join us for an enlightening talk on Shojin Ryori, the exquisite art of traditional Japanese vegetarian cuisine. Delve into the rich history, philosophy and cultural significance of this mindful cooking practice that emphasises seasonal ingredients and harmony with nature — which is also very relevant in food diversity today.

Ms Mari Fujii, an expert on Shojin Ryori, will explore the principles behind the cuisine, including its roots in Zen Buddhism, as well as the techniques and flavours that define its dishes to create your own culinary spread at home.

Whether you are a culinary enthusiast or simply curious about plant-based eating, this session promises to inspire and deepen your understanding on this mindful culinary tradition.

Date:

12 October 2024 (Saturday)

Time:

2:00pm – 3:00pm (Registration starts at 1:30pm)

Venue:

Japan Creative Centre (JCC)
Embassy of Japan in Singapore
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372

Admission:

FREE (with registration)

Click button or scan QR to register:

If the registration is full, or you would like to cancel your registration, please e-mail us at jcc@sn.mofa.go.jp. We regret that there is limited capacity, kindly register early to avoid disappointment. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE.

Please inform us at least 3 days before the event if you and/or your accompanying guest are unable to make it. No-show registrants will be noted and be given lower priority for our future events.

Mari FUJII (born 1947 in Hokkaido, Japan) is a Shojin Ryori expert and activist at Fushikian, Kamakura, Japan. She has been engaged in Shojin Ryori for more than 40 years together with her late husband Sotetsu Fujii, who was a monk. At the beginning, she learned by watching what her husband was doing, with a book in hand, which resulted her to become a Shojin Ryori specialist just like him.

Currently, she teaches Shojin Ryori cooking classes called 'ZEN MI KAI' at Fushikian, Kamakura. She also lectures at several education centers in Japan and has been invited to teach workshops in cities all around the world such as London, Paris, Scandinavia, USA and East Asian countries.

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Getting to Japan Creative Centre
4 Nassim Road Singapore 258372
Tel: +65-6737-0434

By Public Bus:
Bus services: 7, 36, 77, 105, 106, 111, 123, 132, 174, 174E, 502, 502A, 502B (Alight in front of Delfi Orchard)
For latest information on bus routes and fares, please refer to SBS Transit.

By the MRT:
You may also take the MRT to the nearest MRT station, Orchard (NS22).
Train fares, travel times and route maps are available on the SMRT website.

Driving to JCC:
Nearest parking is at Orchard Hotel, Delfi Orchard and Orchard Rendezvous Hotel.