Vegan Nara RestaurantsNara, Japan has quite a good selection of vegan food, due in part to its Buddhist traditions. Nara was the capital of Japan from 710 to 794, not long after Buddhism was introduced to the country. As such, it became an important power base for the Buddhist faith, whose…
The Best Vegan Hiroshima RestaurantsWondering what to eat as a vegan in Hiroshima? Well, I’ll be honest, Hiroshima definitely doesn’t have as many vegan restaurants as other Japanese cities such as Tokyo or Kyoto.In fact, according to HappyCow, since Vegan Café closed there are no longer any fully vegan restaurants…
Top Things to Do in HiroshimaHiroshima, Japan was the scene of the deadliest single event in history. And yet, the city has managed to transform its tragic past into a message of hope and peace. It’s a message that we all need to hear, and for that reason alone, Hiroshima should…
Vegan Kyoto Travel GuideKyoto was the first city I explored on my month-long visit to Japan, and I was amazed at how easy it was to be vegan in Kyoto. When I first became vegan five years ago, I researched vegan food in Japan in anticipation of traveling there one day.…
Experiencing Japan’s Culture Through a Japanese Cooking ClassJapan has a fascinating culture that is so different from anywhere else in the world. During my one-month trip in Japan, I sought out as many cultural experiences as I could to try to understand this unique culture a bit better.I participated in…
The Kumano Kodo Walk is Full of History, Nature and CultureImpossibly tall hinoki cypress trees on the Kumano KodoIf you want to get off the beaten track in Japan and immerse yourself in Japanese history, religion and culture, all while enjoying beautiful natural scenery, there’s no better way to do…
Guest article by Hui LiangTips for Eating Vegan in JapanEDITOR’S UPDATE April 2020: This article was originally published as a guest post in March 2018, when I had not yet been to Japan myself. Now that I’ve spent a month traveling all over the country, I will soon be updating…
Hi, I'm Wendy. I'm an intrepid traveler, vegan foodie and animal lover. I travel all over the world (117 countries and counting!) uncovering vegan treasures to show you how you can be vegan anywhere. Read more on my About page.
