You’ve likely found your way here because you’re planning a trip to Japan and have heard that navigating the country as a vegan can be a bit challenging. While it’s true that Japan’s food culture is unique and often includes fish or meat ingredients, I’m here to show you that planning a vegan adventure in …
Breads, cakes, and pastries—who doesn’t love them? They’re definitely the way to my heart. But for vegans or those with dairy allergies, strolling past a bakery window can feel a bit disheartening when you see delicious treats you can’t enjoy. Finding vegan pastries in Tokyo might seem challenging when even a simple loaf of bread …
I love gyozas, these yummy pockets of delight are SO nostalgic to me and something I heavily associate with Japan. So, when I saw an array of colourful dumplings on my Instagram feed, I knew I had to visit! Vegan Gyoza Yu is a fully vegan restaurant in Taito that opened in 2021 and is …
If you’re looking to find a vegan cafe in Tokyo with a cosy vibe, I have some great news! I recently visited Vegan Cafe PQ’s and fell in love with the space, food and friendly staff. PQ’s is a fully vegan cafe that opened in 2018. Now located in Taito, they are known for their …
Who doesn’t love a bowl of vegan ramen? It’s warm, slightly salty, super tasty, has so many different potential flavour combinations and just hits the spot when you have a craving for a warm bowl of noodles. Kyushu Jangara is a ramen chain with 5 stores across Tokyo that happens to have vegan options on …
Getting decent tea in Japan without going to a specific store is surprisingly difficult, especially for a nation of tea lovers. Coffee on the other hand is available everywhere but tea or Japanese-specific tea is a lot more challenging to come by in everyday cafes. So when I discovered that The Matcha Tokyo is a …
Before the summer finished, Jonny and I wanted to experience a beach day in Japan. We had two criteria our day out had to meet: easily accessible and have a vegan option! So after a little research, we decided on Kamakura, an ancient city close to Tokyo. Here we discovered Luna Burger, an incredible tasting, …
We love exploring different areas of Tokyo and for this trip, we decided on Sugamo, one of the districts that’s also known as Granny’s Harajuku. Exploring any new area always means discovering a new cafe or restaurant for some delightful vegan food – let me share what we tried this time. Takagiya is a small …
Hiroshima is a beautiful city that I have had the pleasure of visiting twice. However planning my visit, I wasn’t too sure about the vegan food scene here and had to do a bit of research. Caffé Ponte is an Italian restaurant by the river in Hiroshima and minutes away from Peace Memorial Park. Their …
