Hi folks— I’m hosting a vegan potluck in Tokyo (Tomigaya) this Saturday, 4/20, at 7pm. I have an apartment with a kitchen where I could host about 15 people.

You don’t have to be vegan to join, but please plan on bringing something vegan friendly to share.

Let me know if interested! Happy to swap Line.

So far I see they all have gelatin

TL;DR: is it definitely gone? :(

Hi everyone,

First of all, let me preface by saying that I know the plant-based whopper Burger King Japan offered was not labeled vegan. The patty was plant-based but the rest had all the warnings 'could use animal ingredients' + 'same cooking utensils as animal products' etc.

Second, I know this sub is 'vegan in Japan' and I'm not vegan, 'only' vegetarian, nor am I talking about a vegan product. But there is no 'vegetarian in Japan' sub, so I hope you'll bear with me. :)

ANYWAY, here's what I want to ask: can anyone confirm if Burger King Japan stopped making their plant-based whopper?

2 years ago, it was a regular life-saver as I went on a 2-months roadtrip, with limited cooking possibilities, traveling through remote places where restaurant staff look at you wide-eyed when you ask if they can at least remove the meat from the ramen (let's not even talk about asking for plant-based dashi). So, once a week or so, when stopping in a mall to do laundry, I would get the easy plant-based whopper.

Now I'm back in Japan, this time as a resident, went to Burger King the other day and… no more plant-based whopper. Only a 'fake burger' which is… fries between 2 buns? Wtf?

All variations of a quick google search 'no more plant-based whopper', in Japanese or English, return the same results: articles about the burger appearing in 2020 or 21. Nothing about its removal.

Since the burger is not on the website anymore I guess I know the answer. I was just looking to see if anyone had input about the timeline and reasons of its removal (my thinking is: sadly, nobody ordered it, probably).

Hi, does anyone know if you can still get the yuzu and Shichimi Chips from Lawsons or if there are any alternatives? I can’t find them anywhere in Tokyo :/

Hi! Title says it all- I’ve been having trouble finding any information at all about convience store oden and was hoping to find out if any of it was vegan friendly. Thank you!!!!

(ps, I hope this post is legible. I’m in the US and quite… legally green)

I'm gonna be in Japan next week and just want to know if it's still worth going. Also feel free to give me your sweet recommendations or DM me if you're gonna be in Tokyo in March, thanks!

I'm travelling to Japan soon, sadly I have a mushroom allergy so I know it's going to be difficult to find a ramen (or anything else that is usually mushroom based) that I can eat. Please send recommendations if you know of any, thankyou!

Vegan Shaving Cream Recommendations?

My main requirements are:

• No animal sourced ingredients, like beeswax, lanolin, etc.
• No animal testing
• No shipping to countries where animal testing is mandatory (e.g. China)

My preferences are:

• Online ordering (e.g. Amazon/Rakuten/etc.)
• Domestic shipping (not necessarily made-in-Japan, although that would be nice)
• Options for future web-searchers to find exactly what they're looking for on this post (e.g. shaving foam / shaving cream / shaving soap / cheap / expensive)

Thank you (in advance) for sharing your input!

I want to try more vegan instant ramen. What are your favs in Japan?

So far, I’ve tried T’s tan tan (all 3 flavors), nongshim shin ramen and Samyang buldak spicy ramen and the vegan ramen from Natural House (I forgot the name but there’s a drawing of a little kid on the packet)

Join us to watch "Babe (1995) " while enjoying vegan light snacks! This event is a great opportunity to come together and connect. This film will inspire you in so many ways. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or simply interested in veganism and international social events, all are welcome. We are looking forward to seeing you all there! [Info]Date: Friday, February 23rdTime: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Venue: Public House ZenPrice: 1,000 yen (Please pay at the entrance of the cafe.) + Drink feeFood: Vegan light snacks🌱 You can always bring your own food as long as it’s vegan :)Drinks: Please order at least one drink per guest at Public House Zen .RSVP: Please click the "Going" button on the Meetup page or simply reply to this post.

I was at Hobgoblin Shibuya recently a couple of weeks ago, and their menu had an item on the menu labeled "Vegetable Sticks with Ranch or Blue Cheese Dip". This seemed amazing, I wanted to try their version of vegan blue cheese.

So I asked them: "Wow, is the blue cheese really vegan?!" and they said "No."

I was so surprised, I was hoping to share a moment of excitement since it was labeled so clearly on the menu. So I clarified: "Oh, so the ranch is vegan?" and they said "No."

Not. Good. Now I needed to make sure there wasn't a terrible misunderstanding: "Oh. The menu here says it's vegan, see? (I point to it) Is that a mistake?" and they said "Yes."

So… unless there's a reasonable explanation for this interaction… You should avoid that item on the menu and double check everything that is specifically labeled as "vegan" at Hobgoblin Shibuya. 😡

Photo of the menu in the pub, showing VG = Vegan beside the \"Vegetable Sticks with Ranch or Blue Cheese Dip\"

Join us on January 21st to come together and connect at the classic British pub in Shibuya. We are looking forward to seeing you all there! [Info]Date: Sunday, January 21stTime: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Venue: Hobgoblin ShibuyaPrice: 1,000 yen (Please pay at the entrance) + Drink feeFood: Vegan snacks🌱 (included in the participation fee)Drinks: Please order at least one drink per guest at the counter.RSVP: Please click the "Going" button on Meetup or simply reply to this post. https://meetu.ps/e/MPX8R/10S6W8/i

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It seems Cocoichibanya has two limited menu item for January 2024 only.

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Pumpkin and winter vegetable curry

It contains Pumpkin, Cauliflower, Burdock (Gobo), Lotus Root (Renkon), Carrots

The base sauce can be changed (!) to the Vegetable Curry Sauce.

https://www.ichibanya.co.jp/menu/detail.html?id=907

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Vegetable soup curry (with rice)

This one says on the homepage: "This curry does not use animal-derived ingredients. All fried foods are fried in the same fryer using oil". According to the contents list, it is made with the Vegetable Curry Sauce.

It contains Pumpkin, Cauliflower, Burdock (Gobo), Lotus Root (Renkon), Tofu-Nuggets with Corn, Cabbage, Potatoes, Eggplant, Okra, Carrots, Onions.

https://www.ichibanya.co.jp/menu/detail.html?id=800

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Join us on December 16th to come together and connect at the classic British pub in Shibuya! Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or simply interested in veganism or international social events, all are welcome! We are looking forward to seeing you all there!

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Date: Saturday, December 16th

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Venue: Hobgoblin Shibuya

Price: 1,000 yen (Please pay at the entrance) + Drink fee

Food: Vegan snacks🌱 (included in the participation fee)

Drinks: Please order at least one drink per guest at the counter.

RSVP: Please click the "Going" button on the Meetup page or you can simply reply to this post! (If possible, to keep track of numbers, it'd be great if you could RSVP for the meetup. Thanks)

https://www.meetup.com/international-vegan-meetup/events/297467453/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link

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I'm holding an event tomorrow in Roppongi, and the weather seems to be very sunny (sarcastic tone😂). Hope you can join us! Feel free to bring your own vegan sweets, and if you want to share, you are very welcome. I've ordered some treats from Falafel Brothers, one of my favorite vegan restaurants in Tokyo. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

[Info] Date: Sunday, November 12th

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Venue: um cafe

Price: 1,000 yen (Please pay at the entrance of the cafe.) + Drink fee

Food: Vegan light snacks 🌱 You can always bring your own food as long as it’s vegan😁

Drinks: Please order at least one drink per guest at um cafe .

RSVP: Please click the "Going" button on our Meetup page below. You can simply reply to this message, too.

https://www.meetup.com/international-vegan-meetup/events/297041554/?_xtd=gqFyqTM4NjU1MDEyMKFwo2FwaQ%253D%253D&from=ref

Hello, I am not a vegan but I am wondering if anyone has a good recommendation for an edible gift (not tea, matcha, or alcohol) to bring back to the United States as a souvenir for a vegan? I'm staying in Kyoto and Shinjuku, maybe a 2000 yen maximum

Hi folks— I’m hosting a vegan potluck in Tokyo (Ebisu) this Sunday, 10/22, at 5pm. I have a small apartment with a kitchen where I could host about 10-12 people.

You don’t have to be vegan to join, but please plan on bringing something vegan friendly to share.

Let me know if interested! Happy to swap Line.

Hey! I have a question is all of the toast with milk in Japan? Greetings Jasper

Hey everyone! Just putting this out there as a hail mary (you never know what might come up!):

I'm moving to Tokyo in November, and would love to stay with vegan-friendly housemates!

Specifically looking at the Bunkyo/Chiyoda area.

If you know have any possible leads or suggestions for me, I'd really appreciate it!

Also open to sharehouses, living with a host family or something like that.

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About me:

I'm a 30y.o. startup entrepreneur (male). I speak English, some French, and everyday Japanese. I've lived in various countries, always maintain cleanliness and self-discipline, and get along with people easily — I love having fun conversations, cooking with others / swapping recipes, long walks in nature, etc.

I enjoy grocery and stationery shopping a bit too much. :)

Cheers!

Seen at the Hiratsuka Bonbori festival