Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly Spots

Vegan and Gluten Free Restaurant in Tokyo's Jiyugaoka T's Restaurant

Where to Find Vegan-Friendly Spots in Jiyūgaoka

Those who know about T’s Tantan would know that the vegan noodle restaurant chain started in Jiyūgaoka. If you have a day allocated in this stylish but relaxing part of Tokyo, the town has a couple more vegan-friendly cafes and restaurants for you to fill up your stomach with delicious food. Each of them offer […]

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Vegan Tempura Set at Yamaichi Bekkan Miyajima Japan

A Guide to the Vegan/Vegetarian-Friendly Spots on Miyajima

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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A Guide to the Vegan/Vegetarian-Friendly Spots in Tamano

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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View from Cafe Rokugatsu no Shika Morioka Iwate Japan

Rokugatsu no Shika: A Cozy Cafe Close to Morioka Castle Park

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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Genmai Dashi Chazuke Nijiya: The Best Vegan Izakaya in Kyoto

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 TowZen and Its Amazing Vegan Noodle Soup and Sushi

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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The Vegan-Friendly Cafes and Restaurants in Kyoto Shijō

Shijō is arguably the busiest part of Kyoto City. As the city’s commercial center, this part of Kyoto is filled with department stores, boutique shops, restaurants and cafes. So, after visiting the famous attractions in the city, many would end their day in Shijō to experience Kyoto’s nightlife. The great news is that there are

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The Best Guide to the Vegan-Friendly Spots in Shiga Prefecture

Shiga Prefecture, next to Kyoto, is very underrated. Despite many cultural properties and beautiful scenery in the prefecture, not many international tourists are aware of its existence. Because of the lack of overseas visitors, vegan-friendly restaurants are hard to come by. Fortunately, a few places are scattered in Shiga where you can enjoy a meal

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The Best Guide to Himeji’s Vegan-Friendly Restaurants

If you can only visit one castle in Japan, Himeji Castle is undoubtedly the one to visit. The castle that escaped the fate of being bombed isn’t just the most elegant castle in Japan but is also one of the top cherry blossoms and fall foliage destinations in the Kansai region. If you feel hungry

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Lunch Plate at VeganLife SoiSoi Vegan Restaurant in Kyotamba Kyoto

VeganLife SoiSoi: The Hidden Vegan Restaurant in Kyoto

While there are many vegan-friendly restaurants in Kyoto’s city center, once you travel beyond the busy area, the number of plant-based spots decreases sharply. Fortunately, VeganLife SoiSoi (ヴィーガンライフソイソイ) opened in Kyotamba in 2023. The spot in the quaint town between Kyoto City and Amanohashidate is a great restaurant to stop by for lunch. So, if

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