{"id":33056,"date":"2024-01-05T10:04:55","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T10:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/?p=33056"},"modified":"2025-04-17T09:30:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T08:30:33","slug":"can-you-eat-vegan-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2024\/01\/05\/can-you-eat-vegan-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you eat vegan in Japan?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Like this post? Help us by sharing it!<\/h4><ul class=\"wpfai-list\"><li class=\"wpfai-list-item facebook\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F33056&amp;t=\" title=\"Facebook\" class=\"wpfai-facebook wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-facebook fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item twitter\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F33056\" title=\"Twitter\" class=\"wpfai-twitter wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-twitter fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item pinterest\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F33056&amp;description=&amp;media=\" title=\"Pinterest\" class=\"wpfai-pinterest wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-pinterest fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item linkedin\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F33056&amp;title=\" title=\"Linked In\" class=\"wpfai-linkedin wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-linkedin fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item envelope\">\r\n      <a href=\"mailto:?subject=&amp;body=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F33056%20-%20\" title=\"E-Mail\" class=\"wpfai-envelope wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item stumbleupon\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stumbleupon.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F33056\" title=\"Stumble Upon\" class=\"wpfai-stumbleupon wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-stumbleupon fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item reddit\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F33056\" title=\"Reddit\" class=\"wpfai-reddit wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-reddit fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><\/ul><h1><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can you eat vegan in Japan?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As veganism becomes increasingly common in the Western world, we find more customers asking us how easy it is to eat vegan in Japan. And that makes sense: for lots of us, food is a huge part of experiencing different cultures when we travel.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, to make sure we\u2019re as clued in as possible when it comes to eating vegan in Japan, we sent Ali, one of our travel consultants (and a dedicated vegan herself!), on a research trip to help us find out what works and what doesn\u2019t.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you\u2019re flexitarian, mostly veggie but enjoy vegan options, or are completely committed to veganism, we\u2019re here to answer the question \u2018but what will I be able to eat?!\u2019\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s how to make sure you\u2019re not going hungry as a vegan in Japan.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are there vegans in Japan?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Firstly, it\u2019s important to explain that veganism just isn\u2019t a well-known or well-understood concept in Japan in the way it is in the West. That absolutely doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s not possible for vegans to travel to Japan and eat well \u2013 but it does mean that things require a bit of planning, flexibility, and advice from people who know where to go and what to look for.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Luckily for you, that\u2019s us!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt was actually a magazine article called <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tofu Soup for the Soul <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that inspired me to go to Japan for the first time many years ago \u2013 and that\u2019s before I was even vegan\u201d, Ali says. \u201cI remember cutting that article out, putting it in my shoebox of dreams, and deciding that one day, I\u2019d go and experience the lovely, nourishing, delicious concept that it promised.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cHaving now been lucky enough to live in Japan \u2013 and spending all my time at work advising other people on the absolute best parts of the country \u2013 I&#8217;ve achieved that dream, and it\u2019s a pleasure to share my experience of eating vegan in Japan with other people.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/japan-small-group-tours\/japan-tour-departures\/?Status=Available\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33107 size-half-width\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Discover_Hidden_Japan-720x180.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Discover_Hidden_Japan-720x180.jpg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Discover_Hidden_Japan-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Discover_Hidden_Japan-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Discover_Hidden_Japan-564x141.jpg 564w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Discover_Hidden_Japan-900x225.jpg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Discover_Hidden_Japan-390x98.jpg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Discover_Hidden_Japan-780x195.jpg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Discover_Hidden_Japan-510x128.jpg 510w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Discover_Hidden_Japan.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What can vegans expect in Japan?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let me be clear from the start: Japan is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">not <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a vegan destination. It\u2019s definitely possible for vegans to eat and eat really well \u2013 but I want to manage expectations. It\u2019s not a foodie heaven for vegans \u2013 and sometimes you\u2019ll have to get creative.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cSome big considerations are that you might need to be more flexible than usual. You can use translation apps to scan ingredient lists, but <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dashi <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(fish stock) is used in a huge amount of Japanese food, and the allergen rules are different there, so you might not always find every ingredient listed on the back of packets.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cMost <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ryokans <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and Japanese style accommodation also won\u2019t cater for vegans or offer a vegan option \u2013 because it\u2019s just not a common concept there. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW79163995 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79163995 BCX8\">When you stay in a <\/span><\/span><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW79163995 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79163995 BCX8\">ryokan<\/span><\/span><\/em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW79163995 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79163995 BCX8\">, the chefs carefully craft set meals based on their expertise, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79163995 BCX8\">and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79163995 BCX8\">ingredients and dishes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79163995 BCX8\"> are<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79163995 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79163995 BCX8\">prepared way in advance. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79163995 BCX8\">While <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79163995 BCX8\">it\u2019s<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW79163995 BCX8\">fairly common<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79163995 BCX8\"> in the Western world to be able to swap things out for vegans and veggies, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79163995 BCX8\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW79163995 BCX8\"> not something Japanese hosts are accustomed to. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cBut, with a few tips and tricks, you\u2019ll definitely be able to enjoy very tasty meals and snacks \u2013 it\u2019s just all in the preparation.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are there vegan restaurants in Japan?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWhen it comes to eating out as a vegan in Japan, Tokyo is your friend. Like any capital city, it\u2019s a bit more ahead of the curve and also caters more extensively to a tourist market (which, more and more, includes vegan travellers).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cSome of my favourite vegan spots in Tokyo are the plant-based version of Komeda (a common <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">kissaten <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">style caf\u00e9 chain), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.komeda-is.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Komeda Is,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> where you\u2019ll find tasty sweet and savoury food, as well as smoothies, iced coffees, and other beverages made using plant-based milks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThere\u2019s also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamlab.art\/e\/uzutokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">UZU<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which is a vegan ramen place just next to teamLab Planets. After a morning exploring some wacky art, it\u2019s a good spot to sit down and find choices like green tea ramen or vegan ice cream, which is delicious.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kyushujangara.co.jp\/shops\/akihabara\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kyushu Jangara<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is another great ramen spot that has an entirely plant-based menu, so that\u2019s worth checking out, too.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cOutside of Tokyo, it\u2019s definitely possible to find restaurants that offer vegan options \u2013 but they might not be advertised as so. The area around Mount Koya is a really safe bet, famous for <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">shojin ryori, <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which is the entirely vegan temple cuisine that Buddhist\u00a0monks prepare and eat.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cKyoto has some good options, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hs-choice.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CHOICE<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which is a vegan and gluten-free restaurant; Renkonya, a little <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">izakaya <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with hand-written paper menus; and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyo-ine.com\/en\/tofu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kyoto Arashiyama<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, where you\u2019ll find a vegan speciality called <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">saga tofu<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that\u2019s very tasty.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cFinally, my go-to tip for eating out as a vegan in Japan is to use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Happy Cow<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> app wherever you can. It\u2019s community maintained, so it\u2019s usually very up to date, and you\u2019ll find things that you wouldn\u2019t otherwise. When I was at a train station, for example, I used it to discover an underground food court that had a stall selling entirely plant-based buns with different fillings and flavours. I\u2019d have had no idea they were vegan if I hadn\u2019t used it.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/self-guided-japan-holidays-all\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-35243\" src=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shojin-Ryori-vegetarian-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"819\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shojin-Ryori-vegetarian-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shojin-Ryori-vegetarian-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shojin-Ryori-vegetarian-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shojin-Ryori-vegetarian-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shojin-Ryori-vegetarian-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shojin-Ryori-vegetarian-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shojin-Ryori-vegetarian-900x675.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shojin-Ryori-vegetarian-720x540.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shojin-Ryori-vegetarian-1440x1080.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shojin-Ryori-vegetarian-390x293.jpeg 390w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shojin-Ryori-vegetarian-780x585.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/insidejapan.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Shojin-Ryori-vegetarian-510x383.jpeg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tips for eating vegan in Japan<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIf you\u2019re travelling, aren\u2019t sure that your accommodation will offer vegan options, or just want to be prepared with snacks (who could blame you?!) when you\u2019re not eating out, there are a couple of tips and tricks I found really useful.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cFirstly, using a translation app to scan the back of packets is a helpful place to start. As I said, it might not list every single ingredient, but it should give you a good idea \u2013 and that way, you\u2019re doing everything you can to try to inform yourself.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cSecondly, I\u2019d recommend taking protein sachets with you. It might sound a bit over the top, but I found it reassuring to know that even if I was having to resort to just eating plain rice or chips on some days, I\u2019d still be able to nourish my body a little bit, which is important to me.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cFinally, convenience stores and supermarkets can be absolute treasure troves for stocking up on supplies.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cYou\u2019ll find alternative milks \u2013 like soy and oat \u2013 in most convenience stores. There are usually some recognisable brands, but as a Japanese friend told me, a handy tip is to memorise the kanji for soy milk (<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u8c46\u4e73)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and then check the back of own-brand milks, which are much cheaper.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cMost days I\u2019d go down to my hotel\u2019s breakfast buffet with a little alternative milk, which meant I could at least enjoy my cereal without compromising or having it dry. 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