*This article contains affiliate links. “There is a fortune in leftovers” is a famous Japanese proverb. Tofu, miso, soy sauce, soy milk, natto and other foods made from soybeans are indispensable to the Japanese diet. However, did you know...
（Japanese version below：記事後半から日本語でお読みいただけます） Another exciting media event is coming up on October 17, live from Tokyo, Japan! This online event explores shojin ryori, a Japanese plant-based cuisine, and how it is linked to sustainability. If you are...
Shojin Ryori is traditional Japanese cuisine based on the teachings of Buddhism, and is served at some Buddhism temples in Japan. You probably know that it is served without fish or meat, but that’s not all. Shojin Ryori, which has a history...
Veganism, which abstains not only from meat but also from eggs, dairy products, honey and other animal-derived foods, may seem difficult to practice in Japan. Recently, however, more and more dairy products are becoming available for vegans to...
As veganism has become a recent trend among consumers in Japan, more restaurants and grocers have started to sell vegan food, especially in the last two pandemic years. However, easy access to prepared or western-style vegan food is still not widely...
Vegan and vegetarian diets anywhere take more effort than those including meat. This can be a matter of simply finding foods that are suitable for your dietary preferences and needs. Acceptance, tolerance and awareness are other issues that...
Cooking meals that are better for your health and the environment is an excellent goal. However, for some people, the most difficult part is getting started. Both Japanese and foreign residents might not have the time or cooking knowledge to start...
About 80% of consumers are willing to buy more eco-friendly and ethical products in Japan. Yet, when we want to eat an organic or plant-based diet, or purchase plastic-free or zero waste products in Japan, we might have difficulties discovering...
Japan is not known as an easy place to be vegan or vegetarian. While Japanese cuisine is healthy overall, it often uses animal products and some Japanese are confused about what a plant-based diet truly means. There are some exceptions, however...
Japanese food is famous worldwide. While it has its share of fast food, the cuisine is also known to be relatively healthy overall. Japanese dishes also have a fair amount of vegetables, depending on what you are eating. Yet despite this, Japan is...