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Vegan Japan Itinerary: 15 Real Days in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka
Fifteen days, three cities, flea markets that are actually worth going to, and more good vegan food than most guides will tell you exists. A complete route with map, restaurant picks, and the timing details that make it work.
JR Pass Japan vs Suica: Trains, Airports and Which to Buy
JR Pass Japan, Suica card, train types and airport connections explained honestly. Everything you need before your first ride.
Nakameguro Tokyo: 8 Things to Do in One Perfect Day
Nakameguro Tokyo in one day: canal walk, Neapolitan pizza, a tiny train café and the best haircut I have had. With vegan stops, getting there and when to go.
Vegan Restaurants Tokyo Asakusa: 1 Perfect Day
A full vegan day in Asakusa, Tokyo, from breakfast at Cafe Tarot to a 10 to 14 course kaiseki dinner at Veganic Monkey Magic.
Vegan Ramen Japan: Jangara in Tokyo, Hidden in Plain Sight
Vegan ramen Japan at Jangara in Harajuku: spicy Karabon, hidden elevator entrance, great gyoza and a neighborhood worth exploring.
How to Read Japanese Food Labels Vegan: Supermarket Guide
Japanese supermarkets are worth knowing well. The produce sections are solid and the tofu selection beats most European health food shops. The snack aisles have plenty that is accidentally vegan,…
Japanese Hotel Phrases: Check-in, Vegan Breakfast and Local Tips
Hotel receptions in Japan are quiet and efficient. A handful of Japanese hotel phrases gets you further than you might expect, especially as a vegan guest. This guide covers the…
Vegan Japanese Phrases: How to Say Vegan, Order and Pay
Short answer: “I am vegan” in Japanese is 私はビーガンです (watashi wa biigan desu). Dashi is the usual hidden fish ingredient, so ask right after: だしは魚から作られていますか？ (dashi wa sakana kara tsukurete…
Japanese Konbini Phrases: Print, Pay and Ask
Japanese konbini phrases for checkout, Loppi printers and vegan ingredient questions, organized by situation so you can open it in the store.
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.