City Guides

Vegan spots in Japanese cities, written from time actually spent there. Tokyo, Kyoto and a few others: where the food is worth a detour, and which places don't quite live up to what you've read online.

Vegan teishoku set at Rocca in Osaka

City Guides September 2026

Vegan Restaurants Osaka: 10 Best Places Worth the Trip

10 of the best vegan restaurants Osaka has, from a ramen counter in Kitahorie to a Michelin-starred kitchen in Nakanoshima. With opening hours and what to order.

Nakameguro Tokyo street lined with cherry blossom trees in spring

City Guides August 2026

Nakameguro Tokyo: A Perfect Day Guide

Nakameguro Tokyo in one day: canal walk, Neapolitan pizza, a tiny train café, and the best haircut I've had. Full guide with vegan stops.

Vegan restaurants Tokyo Asakusa: Senso-ji Temple, steps from the best plant-based spots

City Guides August 2026

Vegan Restaurants Tokyo: 1 Perfect Day in Asakusa

A full vegan day in Asakusa, Tokyo, from breakfast at Cafe Tarot to a 14-course kaiseki dinner at Veganic Monkey Magic.

Vegan ramen Japan: Jangara Harajuku from outside, elevator entrance to Vegan Bistro Jangara Tokyo

City Guides August 2026

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.

Hand holds an onigiri near the Philosophers Path Kyoto

City Guides August 2026

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.