When you take a stroll on Miyajima, you will find countless places selling oysters. As an island that relies on fishing, vegan or vegetarian food isn’t easy to come by. Fortunately, thanks to the island’s fame, Miyajima is one of the most-visited destinations among international tourists. Plant-based options, hence, have started appearing on the menu […]
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Speaking of the Shikoku region, Naoshima Island (直島) is one of the most-visited destinations. Not only can you adore the stunning scenery of the Seto Inland Sea (瀬戸内海), but it is the main venue of the well-known Setouchi Triennale, also known as the Setouchi International Art Festival. Even after the festival, many artworks are permanently
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If you are passionate about contemporary arts, Tamano City in Okayama is probably on your itinerary. Why? Because Uno Port, where you can take a ferry to Japan’s infamous art island, Naoshima (直島), is in Tamano. While the city doesn’t have many tourist attractions, the Setouchi International Art Festival has positively impacted the rural city.
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Although not as popular as Kyoto or Osaka, Okayama Prefecture is considered a popular tourist destination among international tourists. Why? Because the prefecture is home to one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, and the famous contemporary art venue, Naoshima Island. Fortunately, a few vegan/vegetarian-friendly restaurants or cafes can usually
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Because one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan is located in Okayama City, the city might be on your itinerary if you fly into or out of the Kansai International Airport. While there are not as many as in Kyoto and Osaka, the good news is there are a couple of places where you
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Sendai is the biggest city in the Tōhoku region. So, if you are going to be one of the 20 million tourists that visit the city soon, the good news is the city has several vegan or vegetarian-friendly spots where you can enjoy Japan’s delicious food like everyone else! The vegan/vegetarian food served in the
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Close to Mont Ceri. Morioka, Rokugatsu no Shika (自家焙煎珈琲 六月の鹿) is another cafe near Sakurayama Shrine (櫻山神社) that opens early to serve breakfast and to satisfy your coffee cravings. In fact, we reckon the coffee at Rokugatsu no Shika is better! After all, it is a coffee shop specialising in home-roasted, flannel drip coffee. Even
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You might have heard the term Izakaya (居酒屋), an informal Japanese bar serving alcoholic drinks, side dishes, and snacks. But because Izakayas in Japan aren’t vegetarian or vegan-friendly, it is usually the restaurant type that we would skip. The good news is that Kyoto has a vegan Izakaya near Gion! The food offered at Genmai
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Ramen is one of the most well-known Japanese dishes. Although it has traditionally been a non-vegetarian dish, preferences have changed in recent decades, and vegetarian/vegan ramen has become more commonly available! In Kyoto, the best place to enjoy a bowl of ramen noodle soup is Ramen TowZen (京都下鴨豆乳ラーメン専門店豆禅). On top of being a vegetarian place,
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Among all the accommodation and lounge options in Kansai International Airport , KIX Airport Café Lounge NODOKA (KIXエアポート カフェラウンジ NODOKA) is the option with the highest CP value. The lounge, which is open 24/7, has a range of seating options. Whether you want to lie down, sit down for a rest, or somewhere private to
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