Vegan information in Japan🍀
Mainly Japanese foods x vegan🍣🍜
Part of Food Diversity, Inc.
New at Starbucks: plant-based “Banana Roll Cake with Rice Flour” and the delicious “Blueberry Bagel Sandwich,” launched on May 29th!
Tried the banana roll cake today and was blown away by its fluffy texture and light cream🤩
The sweetness is just right, making it perfect for tea time! ☕️🍰
⚠️However, there is a note stating that this product is not intended for those aiming for a completely vegan diet.
The plant-based GREEN Kewpie mayonnaise!
This mayonnaise ks made without using eggs, which is originally a necessary ingredient in mayonnaise, achieving the richness and umami characteristic of the classic mayonnaise.
📍We found it at BELC supermarket (part of the AEON group).
🌿 There is a wide selection of Green Kewpie series, including dressings and egg substitutes.
Discover the delicious Vegetable Ramen at Sapporo Ramen Yukiakari, located in Haneda Airport's Domestic Terminal 1 (JAL side)🍜
This ramen features a carefully crafted broth made from Hokkaido's kombu and vegetables, topped with 12 kinds of seasonal vegetables. Plus, the noodles are egg-free! 🌿
📍 located right in front of Arrival Lobby 18 on the 1st floor of Terminal 1.
Menu options:
- Miso: ¥1200
- Soy Sauce: ¥1120
- Salt: ¥1120
Enjoy a completely plant-based ramen experience!
JAL First class lounge is now offering plant-based sushi!
Available at both Haneda and Narita International Airport, the plant-based sushi is crafted to resemble traditional sushi favorites, including tuna, salmon, and squid.
These items are ingeniously made from konjac powder—a plant-derived gelatin substitute—and salt, capturing the essence of the seafood counterparts not just in appearance but also in texture.
For those interested in experiencing the new offerings, further details about the availability and service conditions can be accessed through the official JAL website.
Vegan gyoza and vegan charsiu rice bowl will be available at Ramen Kiou JR Shin-Osaka St!
🥟 Vegan gyoza is already available at Ramen Kiou Morinomiya shop.
Just tried the new “Plants＆Me” series from Morinaga Milk!🌿💧
These plant-based beverages, “Plants＆Me Original” and “Plants＆Me Sugar-Free,” hit the shelves nationwide on April 2, 2024.
Blended with oats, coconut, chickpeas, soybeans, and almonds, they’re certified vegan by Vegi Project Japan. Plus, each bottle packs a day’s worth of vitamin E※2 and other key nutrients for beauty and health care. Perfect for anyone looking to boost their wellness routine! ✨
Vegan-certified the first amazake (sweet sake) comes in transparent color!
It is gaining significant attention as a non-alcoholic fermented beverage that is both refreshing and light.
Available on their online shop and some selected store. Do check [fooddiversity.today/en → kojo clear] for more details!
Eclipse Foods announces the launch of their rich and creamy plant-based ice cream, ‘eclipseco,’ made from a combination of multiple plant-based ingredients rather than relying on just one, starting March 12, 2024 (Fri), with a limited early release at select FamilyMart stores in Tokyo!
Flavors include ‘eclipseco Cookie Butter,’ ‘eclipseco Chocolate,’ and ‘eclipseco Mango Passion.’
*Note: Availability may vary by store.
Tokyo Disney Sea’s new Fantasy Spring area will habe plant-based burger!🍔
**Fantasy Spring is planned to be opened in June 2024**
The plant-based burger set that includes a choice between a refreshing salad or the classic French fries, accompanied by a soft drink🥤These dishes are crafted from entirely plant-based ingredients (according to Tokyo Disney Resort Website)🌿
Plant-based burger set 1,490 yen
Single item 950 yen
Source : Tokyo Disney Resort
Starbucks’ plant-based matcha roll cake 🧁
Some shops still have this option, in addition to their new rice flour chocolate muffin.
Please note that the “plant-based” label is referring to products made with mostly plant-based while it doesn’t guarantee the contamination of animal-derived ingredients.
Vegan snacks in Iwate Prefecture🌿
🌱 Michi no Eki (roadside station) Kaze no Oka (Tono City)
Michi no Eki is a must-visit destination to discover a variety of locally made products, ranging from fresh vegetables and raw foods to regional specialty snacks and crafts. At Kaze no Oka, we stumbled upon a vegan-certified rice cracker (senbei) named “Obaachan goma” by Nambu Senbei. This Iwate specialty cracker, a staple food made from just three simple ingredients—wheat flour, water, and salt—allows you to immerse yourself in local traditions while enjoying a vegan treat. A pack containing 10 pieces is priced at 375 yen. You can also find these crackers in almost every souvenir shop throughout Iwate Prefecture.
🌱 Goshono Site (Ichinohe City)
Recognized as a World Heritage site for recreating and preserving houses and artifacts from the Jomon era, Goshono Site offers a journey back in time to 2000 years ago. In the museum’s souvenir shop, you’ll find vegan-friendly crackers resembling pottery from the Jomon era. Additionally, the shop features a rare decaf roasted urushi tea that is, of course, entirely vegan.
Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture, is home to the Japanese sake manufacturer "Nambu Bijin," renowned for producing the world's first vegan sake. Loved not only by locals but also cherished by people around the globe! We recently had the incredible opportunity to tour their sake brewery and gain insights into the meticulous process behind the creation of the delectable Nambu Bijin sake.
During our visit, we were treated to a specially prepared, super delicious, and naturally sweet amazake (which we can't wait to see available for purchase!). The knowledgeable staff guided us through the brewery, providing detailed explanations of each step in the sake-making process. Every stage is meticulously executed to preserve the exquisite taste of their sake.
The tour offers three options with varying courses and benefits: the simple course, the standard course, and the premium course. The premium course even allows you to have high-quality photos taken during the tour printed and attached to a sake bottle—making it an ideal souvenir!
The tour is conducted in Japanese, English, and Chinese.
Explore Hitoyoshi Kuma Valley with the vegan-friendly 3D2N tour!
Leisurely enjoy vegan meals made from tofu and the local-fame shochu, while getting in touch with local culture and heritage.
Details and reservation in highlight!
Hiroshima’s Sun Foods’ “Mitsuwa Sauce” is vegan-friendly sauce that gives vegan delight to okonomiyaki and yakisoba!
Mitsuwa sauce maintains its traditional recipe and process, offering a rich yet refreshing flavor which has never contained animal-derived ingredients, including the sugar used is free from bone char, a common concern in vegan circles🍀
The sauce is available in okonomiyaki sauce, hot okonomiyaki sauce, and yakisoba sauce.
Can be purchased at various locations in Hiroshima Prefecture including Hiroshima St., Hiroshima Airport, Izumi, Max Valie, Wants, etc. Meanwhile in Tokyo, it is available at TAU Hiroshima Beand Shop.
Also available through online shop of Mitsuwa Sauce.
Discover the world of vegan delights in Iwate Prefecture (part 2)🌱
🌱 Nigirimeshi Ginka (Morioka City)
This rice ball specialty shop brings vegan meals into the heart of daily Japanese cuisine! Nigirimeshi Ginka offers an array of rice balls with vegan-friendly toppings, featuring traditional Japanese ingredients like plum, laver, and red pickled ginger wrapped in chewy, voluminous rice and crispy nori. The miso soup served uses vegetable-based broth. Be sure to try their popular grilled miso rice ball! Prices for rice balls start at 230 yen.
🌱 Hatsukoma (Morioka City)
A venerable establishment renowned for Morioka’s famous wanko soba, Hatsukoma is a must-visit for a thrilling wanko soba experience. Why thrilling? Because you’ll delight in devouring bite-sized soba noodles at lightning speed, as if in a race—it’s super fun! You’ll receive an empty soba bowl (staff will insert bite-sized noodles each time your bowl is empty) along with condiments. In the vegan option, the dashi broth is mushrooms-based. How many bowls can you conquer? 😉 Vegan wanko soba is priced at 3,000 yen and is available at Hatsukoma’s main store and inter-store.
Explore the world of vegan delights in Iwate Prefecture (part 1)🌱
🌱 Sobe’s Cafe (Hanamaki City)
A cozy haven for those seeking vegan meals with halal and oriental vegan options, Sobe’s Cafe stands out. All dishes are 100% plant-based, completely free of meat or animal products. Embracing the concept of food diversity, and inviting everyone to share the same table and meals, Sobe’s Cafe offers not only inclusivity but also health-conscious choices. The meals, priced at 1,900 yen (eel box at 3,300 yen) and sweets at 880 yen, are crafted with natural flavors, devoid of added sugars, salt, artificial flavoring, or preservatives. Walk in and relish the exquisite craftsmanship of vegan cuisine, infused with local blessings!
🌱Sushidokoro Takeda (Ninohe City)
Ever imagined vegan sushi? Experience it at Sushidokoro Takeda! Locally harvested fresh vegetables transform into vibrant sushi toppings bursting with surprising flavors! From paprika and avocado to locally blessed mushrooms, each bite is a celebration of vegetable goodness. Indulge in vegan sushi for 3,200 yen (includes a drink), available upon reservation.
Discover Tokyo Disney Resort’s vegan-friendly snacks!
🍘 Okoge Senbei (rice cracker)
🍵 Yokan
Both are traditional Japanese snacks with Japanese traditional packaging that enhance the magical vibe of disney✨
We got these at confectionery shop at the entrance of Tokyo Disney Sea🌊
Starbucks Japan is adding a touch of sweetness to its menu with the launch of a new plant-based series, perfectly timed for the upcoming Valentine’s event🍫
🧁Chocolate Rice-Flour Muffin (295 yen)
Crafted with care, this muffin maintains its ideal texture – not overly moist, thanks to the use of rice flour, providing a satisfying bite with each mouthful. While
the inclusion of chocolate chunks in both the batter and the topping, creating a visual and textural delight✨
⚠️Note⚠️
Starbucks’ commitment to plant-based options ensures that these delectable offerings feature plant-based ingredients in its main ingredients without animal-derived components. However, it’s worth noting that these treats are not exclusively tailored for those strictly adhering to a vegan or vegetarian diet, as clarified by the company.
Vegan steamed bun at Asahiyama Zoo, Asahikawa City, Hokkaido! 🌿
With 100% plant-based, this vegan steamed bun offers a delight worry-free dining during your exploration to the zoo!
💴 650 yen
🍀 Available at Asahiyama Zoo Club Main Gate Gift Shop and Bakery (B on the map, conveniently situated right after the main gate entrance) and Asahiyama Zoo Club East Gate Gift Shop (E on the map, located at the east gate).
Savoring a delightful Vegetable Curry at Tokyo Disney Sea’s Casbah Food Court! 🍛✨
The only vegetarian-friendly option we found on-site. The rich and delicious curry comes with both rice and naan🍽️
Being at a food court makes finding a table comparatively easier🪑
Highly recommend using mobile order for a convenient ordering experience! 📲
Vegan feast at Tokyo Disney Land!🌱
Vegetable Stew With Rice stands as the sole vegan offering in Center Street Coffee House (World Bazaar area, as of our confirmation in December 2023). Priced at 1,580 yen, the dish features Baymax-shaped rice, a hearty stew with an assortment of vegetables, plant-based meats, broccoli, and simmered red ginger🌿
Starbucks new plant-based is out!🤩
Matcha Roll Cake With Rice Flour
The matcha roll cake boasts a subtle bitterness from the matcha cream, perfectly complemented by a light and airy plant-based whipped cream, resulting in a delightfully fluffy confection.
The secret behind the plant-based whipped cream lies in the blend of coconut milk, oat milk powder, and soy milk, ensuring a taste that is both light and delightful.
Price 445 yen (tax in)
Today we tried vegan botanical burger at Umami Burger in Minami-Machida Grandberry Park, Tokyo! 🍔
The serving size is notably generous compared to the Japanese standard🤩which ensures that every bite is satisfying. The vegan bun is fluffy with a vegan patty and other ingredients are richly seasoned, offering a burst of umami that sets it apart from other plant-based options🌱
💴 ¥1,793 (tax in).
🚃 directly connected to the Minami-Machida Grandberry Park St (about 30 min from Shibuya St)
Newly opened in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, “by age 18” redefines the culinary landscape with its vegan and gluten-free Sanuki udon🍽️
(Kagawa Prefecture is famously known for its extremely delicious, chewy udon!)
The restaurant exclusively uses plant-based ingredients and avoids wheat flour in all its dishes. From lunch courses to dinner meals, each udon dish is derived from carefully selected vegetables🥦
👧🏻 kid’s course
🍰 plant-based desserts
#讃岐うどん #ヴィーガン讃岐うどん #ヴィーガンうどん #香川グルメ
Ichiran is now offering their vegan food option!
It is the “Ichiran Ramen Hakata Thin Noodles Straight Ichiran Special Red Secret Powder Coated Vegan”, which is crafted under the restriction of not using animal-derived ingredients to captures the rich and gentle texture characteristic of tonkotsu.
The ramen is available for purchase on the Ichiran online store (started in sale from October 17, 2023) and exclusively sold at Ichiran Namba Midosuji Store (Osaka).
Figured out vegan meals at Chikuyou Ryokan in Shimane Prefecture!
The vegan menu crafted featuring seasonal ingredients from the prefecture🌱
The vegan menu is available for lunch (open to everyone) and dinner and breakfast (exclusive to overnight guests)✨
Lotte's Coolish plant-based "Coolish Green" is a refreshing choice to combat the scorching summer temperatures in Japan☀️🍨
This innovative treat, which stays true to Coolish's unique "drinking ice cream" concept, introduces a plant-based twist that harnesses the flavors of soy and pea-based milk, offers a mellow and delicious taste that makes “Coolish Green" a commendable option for those seeking a guilt-free yet satisfying way to savor the joys of ice cream during the hot season😋🍦
Takashimaya, a well-known shopping mall in Japan will offer vegan osechi for the upcoming New Year!
This delectable vegan offering comes with a price tag of ¥16,200 (tax included).
The Takashimaya Online Store will begin accepting reservations from 10:00 AM on September 15, 2023 (Friday) while Takashimaya’s physical stores starting from September 20, 2023.
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