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  • Shojin Ryori Temple Cuisine - Zen Temple food or "Shojin Ryori" is vegetarian cuisine at its most refined consisting of pickled vegetables, plus a variety of tofu dishes beautifully arranged on lacquerware and an assortment of ceramic plates.
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  • Shojin Ryori Temple Cuisine - Zen Temple food or "Shojin Ryori" is vegetarian cuisine at its most refined consisting of pickled vegetables, plus a variety of tofu dishes beautifully arranged on lacquerware and an assortment of ceramic plates.
    shojin-ryori-1.jpg
  • Shojin Ryori Vegetarian Temple Cuisine "Shojin Ryori" is vegetarian cuisine at its best, consisting of pickled, seasonal vegetables and a variety of tofu dishes artfully arranged on lacquerware.
    shojin-ryori-2.jpg
  • Shojin Ryori Vegetarian Temple Cuisine "Shojin Ryori" is vegetarian cuisine at its best, consisting of pickled, seasonal vegetables and a variety of tofu dishes artfully arranged on lacquerware.
    shojin-ryori-2.jpg
  • Zen Temple food or "Shojin Ryori" is Vegetarian cuisine at its finest, consisting of pickled, seasonal vegetables, a variety of tofu dishes artfully arranged on lacquerware.  Staying in a temple overnight, especially in Koyasan, is one of the best ways to get to know Japanese culture.  Part of this is experiencing "shojin ryori"
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  • Zen Temple food or "Shojin Ryori" is Vegetarian cuisine at its finest, consisting of pickled, seasonal vegetables, a variety of tofu dishes artfully arranged on lacquerware.  Staying in a temple overnight, especially in Koyasan, is one of the best ways to get to know Japanese culture.  Part of this is experiencing "shojin ryori"
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  • 37. Washoku  和食 traditional Japanese cuisine has drawn attention from all over the world for being healthy, decorative and delicious.  It is simultaneously both simple yet complicated, plain yet sophisticated with an emphasis on artful presentation.  Seasonal specialties play an important role in Japanese cuisine.  Preparation involves maximizing natural flavors of the ingredients, while enhancing its beauty through artful presentation.  The most accessible version of this cuisine for most Japanese is the New Years feast.
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  • Novice monk serving temple food or Shojin Ryori, vegetarian cuisine at its finest consisting of pickled, seasonal vegetables, a variety of tofu dishes artfully arranged on lacquerware.  Staying in a temple overnight, especially in Koyasan, is one of the best ways to get to know Japanese culture.  Part of this is experiencing "shojin ryori"
    shojin-ryori-4.jpg
  • Novice monk serving temple food or Shojin Ryori, vegetarian cuisine at its finest consisting of pickled, seasonal vegetables, a variety of tofu dishes artfully arranged on lacquerware.  Staying in a temple overnight, especially in Koyasan, is one of the best ways to get to know Japanese culture.  Part of this is experiencing "shojin ryori"
    shojin-ryori-4.jpg
  • Kappa at Sogenji Temple, Kappabashi Tokyo - The Kappa Kawataro is a water spirit of Japan, with webbed hands and feet and a tortoise shell.  Crowning their head of page-boy style hair is a circular depression filled with water.  Such demons are said to be the ghosts of drowned souls.  They have immense strength - the source of this power comes from the stored water within the dish on their head.  Activities from this demon can range from mischievous to deadly. It enjoys passing gas and forever gives off a fishy odour.  The kappa enjoys vegetarian cuisine particularly eggplants and cucumbers.  Sogenji Temple in Kappabashi Tokyo is devoted to Kappa, so much so that it is usually called Sogenji Kappa Temple.
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  • Kappa at Sogenji Temple, Kappabashi Tokyo - The Kappa Kawataro is a water spirit of Japan, with webbed hands and feet and a tortoise shell.  Crowning their head of page-boy style hair is a circular depression filled with water.  Such demons are said to be the ghosts of drowned souls.  They have immense strength - the source of this power comes from the stored water within the dish on their head.  Activities from this demon can range from mischievous to deadly. It enjoys passing gas and forever gives off a fishy odour.  The kappa enjoys vegetarian cuisine particularly eggplants and cucumbers.  Sogenji Temple in Kappabashi Tokyo is devoted to Kappa, so much so that it is usually called Sogenji Kappa Temple.
    sogenji-kappa-5.jpg
  • Kappa at Sogenji Temple, Kappabashi Tokyo - The Kappa Kawataro is a water spirit of Japan, with webbed hands and feet and a tortoise shell.  Crowning their head of page-boy style hair is a circular depression filled with water.  Such demons are said to be the ghosts of drowned souls.  They have immense strength - the source of this power comes from the stored water within the dish on their head.  Activities from this demon can range from mischievous to deadly. It enjoys passing gas and forever gives off a fishy odour.  The kappa enjoys vegetarian cuisine particularly eggplants and cucumbers.  Sogenji Temple in Kappabashi Tokyo is devoted to Kappa, so much so that it is usually called Sogenji Kappa Temple.
    sogenji-kappa-4.jpg
  • Kappa at Sogenji Temple, Kappabashi Tokyo - The Kappa Kawataro is a water spirit of Japan, with webbed hands and feet and a tortoise shell.  Crowning their head of page-boy style hair is a circular depression filled with water.  Such demons are said to be the ghosts of drowned souls.  They have immense strength - the source of this power comes from the stored water within the dish on their head.  Activities from this demon can range from mischievous to deadly. It enjoys passing gas and forever gives off a fishy odour.  The kappa enjoys vegetarian cuisine particularly eggplants and cucumbers.  Sogenji Temple in Kappabashi Tokyo is devoted to Kappa, so much so that it is usually called Sogenji Kappa Temple.
    sogenji-kappa-3.jpg
  • Kappa at Sogenji Temple, Kappabashi Tokyo - The Kappa Kawataro is a water spirit of Japan, with webbed hands and feet and a tortoise shell.  Crowning their head of page-boy style hair is a circular depression filled with water.  Such demons are said to be the ghosts of drowned souls.  They have immense strength - the source of this power comes from the stored water within the dish on their head.  Activities from this demon can range from mischievous to deadly. It enjoys passing gas and forever gives off a fishy odour.  The kappa enjoys vegetarian cuisine particularly eggplants and cucumbers.  Sogenji Temple in Kappabashi Tokyo is devoted to Kappa, so much so that it is usually called Sogenji Kappa Temple.
    sogenji-kappa-2.jpg
  • Kasuisai Temple Garden has 600 years of history, named by the shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa. In April and May, cherries, peonies, and azaleas The large garden facing the main hall is called “Hokkazokai-no-Ike” - a dry garden surrounded by stones that makes use of the slope of the mountain behind. It is the best place for Zen training and even ordinary people can experience Zazen and also experience transcribing sutras and Shojin-ryori temple vegetarian cuisine. Sanmon mountain gate designed by Chuta Ito, a major figure in the architectural world. It was completed in 2010 based on the blueprint designed in 1935. Looking up before passing through the mountain gate, Aun's lions are looking at each other. The roof is lined with playful and expressive youkai from Chuta Ito, who was also a big youkai lover. The Gokoku Tower on the hill on the west side of the precincts was built in 1911 to worship the dead of the Russo-Japanese War. The design by Chuta Ito, is shaped like the pagoda of Gandhara.
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  • Kasuisai Temple Garden has 600 years of history, named by the shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa. In April and May, cherries, peonies, and azaleas The large garden facing the main hall is called “Hokkazokai-no-Ike” - a dry garden surrounded by stones that makes use of the slope of the mountain behind. It is the best place for Zen training and even ordinary people can experience Zazen and also experience transcribing sutras and Shojin-ryori temple vegetarian cuisine. Sanmon mountain gate designed by Chuta Ito, a major figure in the architectural world. It was completed in 2010 based on the blueprint designed in 1935. Looking up before passing through the mountain gate, Aun's lions are looking at each other. The roof is lined with playful and expressive youkai from Chuta Ito, who was also a big youkai lover. The Gokoku Tower on the hill on the west side of the precincts was built in 1911 to worship the dead of the Russo-Japanese War. The design by Chuta Ito, is shaped like the pagoda of Gandhara.
    kasuisai-03.jpg
  • Kasuisai Temple Garden has 600 years of history, named by the shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa. In April and May, cherries, peonies, and azaleas The large garden facing the main hall is called “Hokkazokai-no-Ike” - a dry garden surrounded by stones that makes use of the slope of the mountain behind. It is the best place for Zen training and even ordinary people can experience Zazen and also experience transcribing sutras and Shojin-ryori temple vegetarian cuisine. Sanmon mountain gate designed by Chuta Ito, a major figure in the architectural world. It was completed in 2010 based on the blueprint designed in 1935. Looking up before passing through the mountain gate, Aun's lions are looking at each other. The roof is lined with playful and expressive youkai from Chuta Ito, who was also a big youkai lover. The Gokoku Tower on the hill on the west side of the precincts was built in 1911 to worship the dead of the Russo-Japanese War. The design by Chuta Ito, is shaped like the pagoda of Gandhara.
    kasuisai-10.jpg
  • Kasuisai Temple Garden has 600 years of history, named by the shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa. In April and May, cherries, peonies, and azaleas The large garden facing the main hall is called “Hokkazokai-no-Ike” - a dry garden surrounded by stones that makes use of the slope of the mountain behind. It is the best place for Zen training and even ordinary people can experience Zazen and also experience transcribing sutras and Shojin-ryori temple vegetarian cuisine. Sanmon mountain gate designed by Chuta Ito, a major figure in the architectural world. It was completed in 2010 based on the blueprint designed in 1935. Looking up before passing through the mountain gate, Aun's lions are looking at each other. The roof is lined with playful and expressive youkai from Chuta Ito, who was also a big youkai lover. The Gokoku Tower on the hill on the west side of the precincts was built in 1911 to worship the dead of the Russo-Japanese War. The design by Chuta Ito, is shaped like the pagoda of Gandhara.
    kasuisai-09.jpg
  • Kasuisai Temple Garden has 600 years of history, named by the shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa. In April and May, cherries, peonies, and azaleas The large garden facing the main hall is called “Hokkazokai-no-Ike” - a dry garden surrounded by stones that makes use of the slope of the mountain behind. It is the best place for Zen training and even ordinary people can experience Zazen and also experience transcribing sutras and Shojin-ryori temple vegetarian cuisine. Sanmon mountain gate designed by Chuta Ito, a major figure in the architectural world. It was completed in 2010 based on the blueprint designed in 1935. Looking up before passing through the mountain gate, Aun's lions are looking at each other. The roof is lined with playful and expressive youkai from Chuta Ito, who was also a big youkai lover. The Gokoku Tower on the hill on the west side of the precincts was built in 1911 to worship the dead of the Russo-Japanese War. The design by Chuta Ito, is shaped like the pagoda of Gandhara.
    kasuisai-08.jpg
  • Kasuisai Temple Garden has 600 years of history, named by the shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa. In April and May, cherries, peonies, and azaleas The large garden facing the main hall is called “Hokkazokai-no-Ike” - a dry garden surrounded by stones that makes use of the slope of the mountain behind. It is the best place for Zen training and even ordinary people can experience Zazen and also experience transcribing sutras and Shojin-ryori temple vegetarian cuisine. Sanmon mountain gate designed by Chuta Ito, a major figure in the architectural world. It was completed in 2010 based on the blueprint designed in 1935. Looking up before passing through the mountain gate, Aun's lions are looking at each other. The roof is lined with playful and expressive youkai from Chuta Ito, who was also a big youkai lover. The Gokoku Tower on the hill on the west side of the precincts was built in 1911 to worship the dead of the Russo-Japanese War. The design by Chuta Ito, is shaped like the pagoda of Gandhara.
    kasuisai-06.jpg
  • Kasuisai Temple Garden has 600 years of history, named by the shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa. In April and May, cherries, peonies, and azaleas The large garden facing the main hall is called “Hokkazokai-no-Ike” - a dry garden surrounded by stones that makes use of the slope of the mountain behind. It is the best place for Zen training and even ordinary people can experience Zazen and also experience transcribing sutras and Shojin-ryori temple vegetarian cuisine. Sanmon mountain gate designed by Chuta Ito, a major figure in the architectural world. It was completed in 2010 based on the blueprint designed in 1935. Looking up before passing through the mountain gate, Aun's lions are looking at each other. The roof is lined with playful and expressive youkai from Chuta Ito, who was also a big youkai lover. The Gokoku Tower on the hill on the west side of the precincts was built in 1911 to worship the dead of the Russo-Japanese War. The design by Chuta Ito, is shaped like the pagoda of Gandhara.
    kasuisai-04.jpg
  • Kasuisai Temple Garden has 600 years of history, named by the shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa. In April and May, cherries, peonies, and azaleas The large garden facing the main hall is called “Hokkazokai-no-Ike” - a dry garden surrounded by stones that makes use of the slope of the mountain behind. It is the best place for Zen training and even ordinary people can experience Zazen and also experience transcribing sutras and Shojin-ryori temple vegetarian cuisine. Sanmon mountain gate designed by Chuta Ito, a major figure in the architectural world. It was completed in 2010 based on the blueprint designed in 1935. Looking up before passing through the mountain gate, Aun's lions are looking at each other. The roof is lined with playful and expressive youkai from Chuta Ito, who was also a big youkai lover. The Gokoku Tower on the hill on the west side of the precincts was built in 1911 to worship the dead of the Russo-Japanese War. The design by Chuta Ito, is shaped like the pagoda of Gandhara.
    kasuisai-02.jpg
  • Kasuisai Temple Garden has 600 years of history, named by the shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa. In April and May, cherries, peonies, and azaleas The large garden facing the main hall is called “Hokkazokai-no-Ike” - a dry garden surrounded by stones that makes use of the slope of the mountain behind. It is the best place for Zen training and even ordinary people can experience Zazen and also experience transcribing sutras and Shojin-ryori temple vegetarian cuisine. Sanmon mountain gate designed by Chuta Ito, a major figure in the architectural world. It was completed in 2010 based on the blueprint designed in 1935. Looking up before passing through the mountain gate, Aun's lions are looking at each other. The roof is lined with playful and expressive youkai from Chuta Ito, who was also a big youkai lover. The Gokoku Tower on the hill on the west side of the precincts was built in 1911 to worship the dead of the Russo-Japanese War. The design by Chuta Ito, is shaped like the pagoda of Gandhara.
    kasuisai-11.jpg
  • Kasuisai Temple Garden has 600 years of history, named by the shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa. In April and May, cherries, peonies, and azaleas The large garden facing the main hall is called “Hokkazokai-no-Ike” - a dry garden surrounded by stones that makes use of the slope of the mountain behind. It is the best place for Zen training and even ordinary people can experience Zazen and also experience transcribing sutras and Shojin-ryori temple vegetarian cuisine. Sanmon mountain gate designed by Chuta Ito, a major figure in the architectural world. It was completed in 2010 based on the blueprint designed in 1935. Looking up before passing through the mountain gate, Aun's lions are looking at each other. The roof is lined with playful and expressive youkai from Chuta Ito, who was also a big youkai lover. The Gokoku Tower on the hill on the west side of the precincts was built in 1911 to worship the dead of the Russo-Japanese War. The design by Chuta Ito, is shaped like the pagoda of Gandhara.
    kasuisai-05.jpg
  • Kasuisai Temple  has 600 years of history, named by the shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa. In April and May, cherries, peonies, and azaleas.   It is the best place for Zen training and even ordinary people can experience Zazen and also experience transcribing sutras and Shojin-ryori temple vegetarian cuisine. Sanmon mountain gate designed by Chuta Ito, a major figure in the architectural world. It was completed in 2010 based on the blueprint designed in 1935. Looking up before passing through the mountain gate, Aun's lions are looking at each other. The roof is lined with playful and expressive youkai from Chuta Ito. The Gokoku Tower on the hill on the west side of the precincts was built in 1911 to worship the dead of the Russo-Japanese War. The design by Chuta Ito, is shaped like the pagoda of Gandhara.
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  • Japanese green tea, or ocha (o-cha) is the most common drink in Japan.  Not only is it loaded with vitamin C and caffiene, but its antioxidant and healthy properties are making this drink a hit all around the world.
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  • At a Japanese Festival or Matsuri, part of the fun is snacking on local specialties, such as yakitori, okonomiyaki, takoyaki are the most comment Japanese fast food snacks. These festivals are usually sponsored by a local shrine or temple. There is no specific matsuri days for all of Japan.  Dates vary from area to area but festival days do tend to cluster around traditional holidays such as Setsubun or Obon.
    yushima-shrine-festival-4.jpg
  • At a Japanese Festival or Matsuri, part of the fun is snacking on local specialties, such as yakitori, okonomiyaki, takoyaki are the most commen Japanese fast food snacks. These festivals are usually sponsored by a local shrine or temple. There is no specific matsuri days for all of Japan.  Dates vary from area to area but festival days do tend to cluster around traditional holidays such as Setsubun or Obon.
    yushima-shrine-festival-5.jpg
  • At a Japanese Festival or Matsuri, part of the fun is snacking on local specialties, such as yakitori, okonomiyaki, takoyaki are the most commen Japanese fast food snacks. These festivals are usually sponsored by a local shrine or temple. There is no specific matsuri days for all of Japan.  Dates vary from area to area but festival days do tend to cluster around traditional holidays such as Setsubun or Obon.
    yushima-shrine-festival-7.jpg
  • Yushima Shrine Festival - At a Japanese Festival or Matsuri, part of the fun is snacking on local specialties, such as yakitori, okonomiyaki, takoyaki are the most commen Japanese fast food snacks. These festivals are usually sponsored by a local shrine or temple. There is no specific matsuri days for all of Japan.  Dates vary from area to area but festival days do tend to cluster around traditional holidays such as Setsubun or Obon.
    yushima-shrine-festival-9.jpg
  • At a Japanese Festival or Matsuri, part of the fun is snacking on local specialties, such as yakitori, okonomiyaki, takoyaki are the most commen Japanese fast food snacks. These festivals are usually sponsored by a local shrine or temple. There is no specific matsuri days for all of Japan.  Dates vary from area to area but festival days do tend to cluster around traditional holidays such as Setsubun or Obon.
    yushima-shrine-festival-8.jpg
  • Toji Market Tea, Japanese green tea, or ocha (o-cha) is the most common drink in Japan.  Not only is it loaded with vitamin C and caffiene, but its healthy antioxidant properties are making this drink a hit all around the world.
    japanese-loose-tea-2.jpg
  • Claypot cooking is a process of cooking food in a pot made from unglazed clay. Clay pot cooking is coming back as a cooking technique in kitchens around the world because of the distinct flavor and nutritional value of food cooked in them.
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  • Ikkyu-ji Shuon-an -  Shuon-an Hojo Garden is a classic karesansui rock garden.  Another smaller moss-and-rock garden with a small stone pagoda is located around a back corner of the hojo. The garden have been designated a place of scenic beauty by the Japanese government.  Ikkyu himself is buried here and as he was an imperial prince the mausoleum is under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Household Agency.  Shojin ryori vegetarian temple cuisine is served here with advance reservations.
    Ikkyu-ji-shuon-an-5.jpg
  • Ikkyu-ji Shuon-an -  Shuon-an Hojo Garden is a classic karesansui rock garden.  Another smaller moss-and-rock garden with a small stone pagoda is located around a back corner of the hojo. The garden have been designated a place of scenic beauty by the Japanese government.  Ikkyu himself is buried here and as he was an imperial prince the mausoleum is under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Household Agency.  Shojin ryori vegetarian temple cuisine is served here with advance reservations.
    Ikkyu-ji-shuon-an-6.jpg
  • Ikkyu-ji Shuon-an -  Shuon-an Hojo Garden is a classic karesansui rock garden.  Another smaller moss-and-rock garden with a small stone pagoda is located around a back corner of the hojo. The garden have been designated a place of scenic beauty by the Japanese government.  Ikkyu himself is buried here and as he was an imperial prince the mausoleum is under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Household Agency.  Shojin ryori vegetarian temple cuisine is served here with advance reservations.
    Ikkyu-ji-shuon-an-4.jpg
  • Ikkyu-ji Shuon-an -  Shuon-an Hojo Garden is a classic karesansui rock garden.  Another smaller moss-and-rock garden with a small stone pagoda is located around a back corner of the hojo. The garden have been designated a place of scenic beauty by the Japanese government.  Ikkyu himself is buried here and as he was an imperial prince the mausoleum is under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Household Agency.  Shojin ryori vegetarian temple cuisine is served here with advance reservations.
    Ikkyu-ji-shuon-an-2.jpg
  • Ikkyu-ji Shuon-an -  Shuon-an Hojo Garden is a classic karesansui rock garden.  Another smaller moss-and-rock garden with a small stone pagoda is located around a back corner of the hojo. The garden have been designated a place of scenic beauty by the Japanese government.  Ikkyu himself is buried here and as he was an imperial prince the mausoleum is under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Household Agency.  Shojin ryori vegetarian temple cuisine is served here with advance reservations.
    Ikkyu-ji-shuon-an-1.jpg
  • Sansai is the Japanese generic term for "mountain vegetables", originally referring to vegetables that grew naturally in the wild and were not cultivated. However in modern times, the distinction is blurred, as some sansai such as warabi have been successfully cultivated.  Warabi is a type of edible fern that grows wild in Japan.   All kinds of mountain vegetables including warabi is popular in Japanese vegetarian buddhist temple cuisine.
    warabi-mountain-vegetables-2.jpg
  • Ikkyu-ji Shuon-an -  Shuon-an Hojo Garden is a classic karesansui rock garden.  Another smaller moss-and-rock garden with a small stone pagoda is located around a back corner of the hojo. The garden have been designated a place of scenic beauty by the Japanese government.  Ikkyu himself is buried here and as he was an imperial prince the mausoleum is under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Household Agency.  Shojin ryori vegetarian temple cuisine is served here with advance reservations.
    Ikkyu-ji-shuon-an-7.jpg
  • Ikkyu-ji Shuon-an -  Shuon-an Hojo Garden is a classic karesansui rock garden.  Another smaller moss-and-rock garden with a small stone pagoda is located around a back corner of the hojo. The garden have been designated a place of scenic beauty by the Japanese government.  Ikkyu himself is buried here and as he was an imperial prince the mausoleum is under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Household Agency.  Shojin ryori vegetarian temple cuisine is served here with advance reservations.
    Ikkyu-ji-shuon-an-3.jpg
  • Sansai is the Japanese generic term for "mountain vegetables", originally referring to vegetables that grew naturally in the wild and were not cultivated. However in modern times, the distinction is blurred, as some sansai such as warabi have been successfully cultivated.  Warabi is a type of edible fern that grows wild in Japan.   All kinds of mountain vegetables including warabi is popular in Japanese vegetarian buddhist temple cuisine.
    warabi-mountain-vegetables-3.jpg
  • Sansai is the Japanese generic term for "mountain vegetables", originally referring to vegetables that grew naturally in the wild and were not cultivated. However in modern times, the distinction is blurred, as some sansai such as warabi have been successfully cultivated.  Warabi is a type of edible fern that grows wild in Japan.   All kinds of mountain vegetables including warabi is popular in Japanese vegetarian buddhist temple cuisine.
    warabi-mountain-vegetables-1.jpg