Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2012

If you were gamboling naked and innocent in the fictional paradise of Shangri-La, you might occasionally want to tuck into some grilled meat. In order to equip you for this eventuality, international luxury hotel chain Shangri La’s Tokyo branch (www.shangri-la.jp) will be providing a teppanyaki cooking course, taught by the chef of its highbrow Nadaman restaurant. The course starts at noon on Apr 14 and 21, and costs ¥10,000 (plus 10% service charge), and includes the five-course meal you prepare, a certificate and a special apron. Reserve via tel: 03-6739-7888 or email: slty@shangri-la.com.