Japan travel guides
Food & diets
Eating out, halal and vegetarian food, and convenience stores.
Food & diets
2 guides
Halal food in Japan: a practical guide for Muslim travellers
Japan is more Muslim-friendly every year, with more halal-certified restaurants, prayer rooms at major airports and hotels that know where the nearest mosque is. But Japanese cooking hides a few traps: alcohol in seasonings such as mirin and some miso, pork-based broths and gelatin in sweets. There is also no single national halal authority. This guide explains what to check, which certificates to trust, what you can eat safely and how to plan prayer times around a busy day of sightseeing.23 Oct 2026
Vegetarian and vegan in Japan: what to eat and how to order
Japan is not the easiest country for vegetarians and vegans, but it is far from impossible, and it can be delicious. The challenge is hidden fish: dashi stock made with bonito flakes goes into soups, sauces and noodles that look meat-free. The rewards are tofu in endless forms, temple cuisine developed by Buddhist monks over centuries, and a growing number of vegan restaurants in the cities. This guide explains what to watch for, what to eat, where to find it and exactly how to order.23 Oct 2026
