The ultimate survival guide for vegans in Japan (coming soon in early 2019)
On March 17, FamilyMart introduced vegan hamburger steak rice bowls (ベジバーグ丼) in over 2,400 branches in Tokyo. It is clearly labeled as “vegan” with Japan Vegetarian Society seal of recommendation. The hamburger patty tastes absolutely amazing and the sauce too! 498 yen with tax. Press release in Japanese available here.
All-vegan Cafe in Gotokuji Only last month I found an all-vegan cafe located 3-minute walk from Gotokuji Station on Odakyu line. Cafe opened in July 2018 and it is run by a Japanese woman. Cafe serves variety of food for breakfast and lunch for a reasonable price. My favorite is the lunch set with rice, …
Vegan-friendly Accommodations Below are list of hotels and ryokan serving vegan food. hokkaido Hotel Mystays Sapporo Park This business hotel has a restaurant “Farm to Table TERRA” offering vegan menu for breakfast (7:00-10:00), lunch (11:30-14:00), and dinner (18:00-22:30). Vegan take-out menu available (11:30-21:30). Menu include risotto, soy meat burger, curry, tempura, and soup. Address: 2-2-10 …
Ain Soph Ripple #2 opens in Hiroo Green tea tiramisu My favorite Ain Soph Ripple opened its second burger shop in Hiroo on Jan 23! It is located only a minute walk from Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Hiroo station, better access than the shop in Kabukicho. Currently menu is limited to 4 burgers and cold-pressed …
Clothing Tips on how to find cruelty-free clothes, jackets, and footwear for both men and women. clothes what to avoid & what to look for Unfortunately there is not a single clothing store or brand in Japan that is 100% vegan, so when you go for shopping look out for the below Japanese words on …
Household Supplies List of vegan household goods and what to watch out for. what i use Item Product name Where to find Laundry soap GANKO HOMPO – This is a great company with great products. Their soaps are all biodegradable. The 500ml liquid laundry soap is 2,450 yen. It may seem expensive, but considering you …
Daily Grocery List of shops and helpful tips for shopping for your daily grocery. shops Natural House Organic, health food chain store selling produce including vegetables, fruits, bread, personal products, and household items. Here, you can find vegan bread, cereals, instant ramen noodles and curry block, soup base, mayonnaise, cookies and at some locations, vegan …
Be Careful! Places with so-called “vegan” options that you need to watch out for or avoid. Just because the menu is labelled as “vegan”, it doesn’t mean it always is. After all, this is Japan we’re talking about. Be aware that some restaurants see veganism as a fad and ridiculously don’t understand the meaning of …
Travel Terminals Below are places you can go to find vegan food at major travel terminals in Tokyo. haneda airport Healthy Tokyo Cafe & Shop All-vegan take-out shop for salads, sandwiches, quiche, and sweets. Address: Terminal Lobby 19, 3F Terminal 2 | website Blue Sky Dining Non-vegan restaurant serving a vegan ramen noodle. When ordering …
Top Recommendations Below are all-vegan (not just vegan friendly) restaurants of my choice. T’s Tantan If you like ramen noodles, you will love T’s Tantan. Don’t forget to order gyoza too. Address: Tokyo Station | Keiyo Street (1F JR Tokyo Station), 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku | website Ueno Station | (3F Ecute Ueno) 7-1-1 Ueno, Taiko-ku …