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Shojin Ryori Vegan: What I Learned in a Kyoto Kitchen
I booked a vegan cooking class in Kyoto and discovered shojin ryori: 700-year-old Buddhist temple cuisine that changed how I think about food.
Vegan Restaurants Kyoto: 10 Places Worth the Trip
Vegan restaurants Kyoto: from a ten-seat book cafe to ramen in Gion and yakitori with a waitlist. Ten places worth finding.
Vegan Konbini Japan: Guide to 7-Eleven, FamilyMart & Lawson
Vegan konbini Japan guide: confirmed vegan snacks at 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson and more — organized by chain so you can open it in the store.
Vegan Izakaya Tokyo: Masaka in Shibuya – and Now Kyoto Too
Masaka is Tokyo's best vegan izakaya — karaage, gyoza, mapo tofu, all plant-based, no hidden fish stock. Now with a second location in Kyoto.
How to Eat Vegan in Japan: Dashi, Kanji and the Honest Truth
Learning how to eat vegan in Japan takes time — dashi hides everywhere, labels are unreadable, and apps only get you so far. Here's what I wish I knew first.