Biography
1957
Born the eldest son of the Chief Priest of a Buddhist temple in Odawara, Japan.
1979
Graduated from Keio University, faculty of law with a major in political science. Studied ancient-NARA period in Japan (AD.710~794).
1979
Practiced Zen at Manpuku-ji Tenple in Kyoto.
1980
Began work as a chef at a vegetarian restaurant.
1980
Began work as a ceramic artist.
1985
Served as a counselor at an international peace and youth leadership camp in New York state, at the invitation on of the Louis Jonas Foundation.
1991
Became the 18th Chief Priest of the 300 year-old Jigen-ji Temple.
1991
Founds Gallery and Café KU.
1994
Commences joint project with renownedchefs of Japanese, French, Italian and Chinese cuisine, inviting to Jigen-ji Temple or visiting their restaurant, and serve their cuisine on tableware which Jin creates for occasions.
2001
Invited by the Japanese Consul General in San Francisco to present original vegetarian cuisine in conjunction with the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the San Francisco Peace Treaty.
2013
Retired as the Chief Priest of the Jigen-ji Temple, passing the role to his eldest son.