How to survive as a vegetarian on holiday in Tokyo, Japan.
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Before I first went to Tokyo I was really worried about whether there’d be vegetarian food, because I’d read so many stories on the internet about everything containing fish. So I’ve made this video to share my experiences of being vegetarian in Japan, to share what it was like for me, with a few tips and Japanese phrases to help you survive.
I really hope you find it useful – if you have any questions just put them in the comments!
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24 Comments
Thank you for this helpful video, I'm so pleased you were able to post this before my trip too! I really appreciate the effort you go to to make our lives easier haha 🙂
I'm vegetarian and one day want to move to Japan. 🌸🍡
At an Asia shop I bought ponzu and it contained bonito extract even though it just tasted like soy sauce with yuzu. Now I have bought the vegan version and it tastes pretty much the same. Kind of mind boggling^^
Hello, I would like to ask if there is any food that contain nuts or just nuts in general?
I might be moving to Japan in just over a year and I’m Jewish, all the food bloggers seem to show is stuff I can’t have. I honestly thought every single thing had pork or shellfish but seeing this makes me feel a bit better about actually being able to eat there
Moss vegetarian options are good
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Fantastic video! Thanks!😃🙏❤️
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Love the hair 🙂
i love your videos. also, you have really nicely-shaped teeth!
I’m vegetarian and thank you for this video
Thank you! I was terrified of starving in Japan due to a lack of veggie options. Your video has given me much comfort. 😁
I'm not a vegetarian but I noticed that the Japanese and English menus are different, it is not a direct translation of the menu.The English menus usually offers less variety of food compared to the Japanese menu. Even if I don't understand Japanese, I usually check both Japanese and English menus whenever I can, I want to eat what the locals are having.
Is there such a thing as a vegetarian cheat day? Have you ever tried or tasted an authentic Japanese food that is not vegetarian? Do you feel like you are missing out on Japanese food that is not vegetarian? Have you eaten something in Japan that you liked, then finding out that it's not vegetarian?
i think in times of the internet you dont have to say the japanese phrases twice.
This is extremely helpful! I have been to Japan once actually, when I was 11, but that was 2 months before I went vegetarian! I am 13 now and been vegetarian for about 2 years. Next year, I might go to Japan for a summer school exchange program if I host family will accommodate my diet, for my graduation trip I am choosing Japan, and when I am an adult I’m going to live in Japan. I’ve been really curious on how I can be vegetarian in Japan, because no matter how much I try to get myself to eat meat I just can’t. I can’t get myself to eat it and will start crying. I’m not sure why as I used to eat it just fine, but I literally cannot now. This video is really great! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Why vege and not vegan? – I am now vegan after being vege – for animal rights and feelings – I like your hair
Obviously, all Kombu which is used as ingredients for Onigiri isn't raw but it has been simmered, with the soup, which contains Dashi.
Also, Inari sushi is wrapped in "simmered" thin deep-fried tofu. I believe that if now you can guess the soup (which is used to simmer the thin deep-fried tofu) contains Dashi or doesn't 😛
you forget that you can order rice or noodle with fried eggs, fried tofu, and so many flavorful and nutrious food, instead of trying to get a food that is basically full of meat/fish, and have them change the menu to suit you. they even can melt cheese on your fried eggs and rice. vegetable tempura is a natural as well, and the meso soup with tofu and noodle
Not sure on the advice about fries etc for McDonald's – the ingredients are different in different countries. The USA, for example, adds beef
Could You tell me what's the average monthly food expenses as a vegetarian now in Japan?
Can’t lie I might just bring a entire suitcase of maggi noodles and chill
Thank you very much your video so informative, coz I'm planning to work in Japan, but What I worry is food that I will eat there, hoping hoping there will be a good opportunity.