Japanese cuisine can be both an appealing and challenging option for vegans. Animal-derived broth and ingredients are often used, though dishes may initially seem rich in vegetables. Sake follows a similar path, being generally vegan, though some...
Embarking on a journey to Japan might appear challenging if you follow a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, given Japan’s modest adaptation to these dietary preferences. A survey by the Japan Tourism Agency found that while a large majority (79%)...
Vegewel, a plant-based information site, and its operating company, Frembassy conducted the 4th Japanese Vegetarian, Vegan, and Flexitarian Population Survey in January, and the results are compiled and compared to three previous surveys. Out of...
Ordering a Christmas cake ahead of time is on many Japanese people’s holiday to-do list. Cake shops, supermarkets and online stores have already been advertising and started accepting orders. This year, some offer plant-based cakes for those looking...
（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...
Traditionally, meat-eating has never been big in Japan. Considering the greenhouse gas emissions involved in meat production, it may be time Japan returns to its low-meat diet. Here we offer some ideas for protein-rich plant foods to replace meat...
The number of vegans has increased in recent years. Even in Japan, soy meat has become a trend found in supermarkets. However, it is still difficult to find plant-based products in sweets such as cookies and cakes. Come to think of it, there is a...
Since their food-tech startup in June 2020, Next Meats Co. Ltd. has constantly challenged the next possibility in alternative meat. Their philosophy is “not letting the earth end,” and they have been releasing alternative “fake...
Vegan noodle brand ZENB released three 100% vegan cooking sauces. It started with just ZENB NOODLE first, but the popularity of the vegan noodles among fans and the feedback for convenient cooking has led ZENB to release the three sauces, “Pad...
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...